{"product_id":"tikkurila-helmi-primer","title":"Tikkurila Helmi Primer","description":"\u003ch4\u003eTikkurila Helmi Primer – Water-Based Primer for Interior Woodwork \u0026amp; Furniture\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTikkurila Helmi Primer\u003c\/strong\u003e is a premium water-based acrylic primer designed to provide exceptional adhesion and a durable foundation for interior woodwork, furniture, and previously painted surfaces. With excellent opacity and easy application, it creates the perfect base for Tikkurila Helmi topcoats, ensuring a smooth, long-lasting finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for both new and previously painted timber, Helmi Primer is also suitable for children's furniture and toys, meeting the strict \u003cstrong\u003eM1 indoor air quality classification\u003c\/strong\u003e and toy safety requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePremium water-based acrylic primer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent adhesion and high opacity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreates the ideal base for Tikkurila Helmi topcoats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for new and previously painted timber\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow odour and easy to apply\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan be tinted to match your chosen topcoat colour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eM1 certified for low emissions and improved indoor air quality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafe for use on children's furniture and toys\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for brush, roller, HVLP, or airless spray application\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable in over 20,000 colours, including designer paint matches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTikkurila Helmi Primer is ideal for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInterior timber\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDoors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSkirting boards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArchitraves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCabinets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKitchen units\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShelving\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFurniture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChildren's furniture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWooden toys\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePreviously painted woodwork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy Choose Tikkurila Helmi Primer?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHelmi Primer creates a strong foundation that improves adhesion, enhances durability, and helps achieve a flawless topcoat finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of its standout benefits is that it \u003cstrong\u003ecan be tinted to match your chosen finish colour\u003c\/strong\u003e. This helps build colour depth more quickly, often reducing the number of topcoats required. It also minimises the visibility of chips or scratches over time, as the primer beneath closely matches the final paint colour rather than showing through as white..\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eColours\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose from \u003cstrong\u003eover 20,000 colours\u003c\/strong\u003e, including designer paint collections and colour-matched shades. 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