Substrates and Surfaces - Interior

The Supi product family includes suitable products for sauna benches, panelled walls and ceilings as well as wooden floors. Whether you like the traditional colour of wood, or prefer a modern tinted sauna, you can find a suitable product in the range.

Besides changing the appearance of your sauna, the products in the Supi Sauna range form a dirt and water-repellent coat so it is easy to keep sauna clean and hygienic.

Wooden Surfaces, including treatment of benches, panel walls and ceilings as well as doors and window frames.

Supi Saunavaha is a tintable wax for the treatment of all wood surfaces in steam rooms. It can be used for the treatment of benches, panel walls and ceilings as well as doors and window frames. Supi Saunavaha is a
waterborne protective finish containing natural wax. It is absorbed into the wood giving a naturally light, silky matt protection.
Pre-Treatment
New bare wood surfaces - Clean dirt and dust off the wood surface and lightly mist it with water. Leave to dry and sand off the loose wood fibers. Remove the sanding dust.
Previously oil-treated surfaces
Wash with Supi Saunapesu Cleaning Agent as instructed, rinse thoroughly and let dry. Sand the surface, if necessary and remove sanding dust. Use scraper or steel brush to remove the loose material from the surface. Remove any film from the surface before the treatment.
Application
Apply Supi Saunavaha with a brush, sponge or foam brush in the direction of wood grain. Use as much product as is absorbed into the wood with a single application. Pre-heat the sauna and ventilate it well before use.

Treatment for Sauna Walls and Ceiling Panels

Supi Saunasuoja is a waterborne protective finish for treating the wall and ceiling panels of steam rooms, washrooms and dressing rooms. It creates a film that repels dirt and water. Supi Saunasuoja contains fungicides protecting the wood from mould.

Pearlescent Finish for Your Sauna

Supi Arctic is a waterborne sauna finish containing pearlescent pigment for the treatment of walls and ceilings in steam rooms, washrooms and dressing rooms in the sauna. Tintable Supi Arctic can provide your sauna surfaces with the silky gray shade of old deadwood or the glistening black of a charred log, straight from nature.

For effective cleaning of Your Sauna

Supi Saunapesu Cleaning Agent desinfects without chlorine and effectively dissolves lime scale deposits.
The acidic cleaning agent is suitable for the cleaning of wood, metal and tile surfaces in the sauna and other
wet areas.

Protection against dirt and moisture

Supi Laudesuoja is a paraffin oil that protects both untreated and previously with bench protection
treated wood surfaces from moisture and dirt. Supi Laudesuoja is absorbed into the wood, leaving the
surface looking natural. Supi Laudesuoja deepens the wood’s natural color differently depending on the
type of wood.

Protective Oil for wooden floors in wet rooms

Supi Lattiaöljy is a waterborne tintable wood oil emulsion based on natural oil derivatives for interior use which Protects the wooden sauna floors and other wooden floors and grates in humid rooms. The product is easy to apply and it dries quickly. One coat is normally sufficient. Supi Lattiaöljy protects the wood from moisture and dirt and retards the cracking of the wooden surface. It can be used for protecting bare wood or previously oil-treated wood in humid premises. It is suitable also for thermally treated wood or hardwood.

If you require more advice on the painting of saunas, give our technical team a call on 0131 334 4999 or send them a message here

If you are concerned about the inside appearance, then an interior repaint would help - an interior repaint can instantly improve the appearance of a container without breaking the bank.

It is important to remember that the inside of shipping containers can be prone to condensation and a specialist topcoat is therefore recommended.

Before painting remove all rust, loose and flaking paint coatings back to a clean metal by grinding, scraping, steel brushing or sanding down.

Prime using Tikkurila's Temaprime EE

We recommend our Grafotherm for topcoating (two coats). GrafoTherm is a one-component water-based anti-condensation coating for steel roofing sheets, steel structures and other metal surfaces, where condensation and dripping-water problems occur. Suitable also for mineral walls and ceilings

If you require more advice on painting the inside of shipping containers, give our technical team a call on 0131 334 4999 or send them a message here

Paint does not tend to adhere to silicone sealant. You can make paints cover by using an appropriate primer but it is not possible to guarantee long term results. It can depend on the type of silicone used and results can vary from case to case. For that reason, we recommend conducting a trial section first.

If you do wish to proceed our Otex Adhesion Primer will give the best results. It can then be topcoated with a product relevant to the substrate underneath.

If you require more advice on painting over silicone sealant, give our technical team a call on 0131 334 4999 or send them a message here

Wooden stair treads can be a difficult area of the home to paint and when it isn't properly prepared can lead to the peeling and chipping of the substrate. Tikkurila have a range of products for flooring but we always recommend seeking technical advice from our team first. Some of our options are noted below.

Primers

1. Otex Akva (for bare wood)

Intermediate

1. Multistop Internal blocking primer if required (ensure left to dry for 24 hours before topcoat)

Topcoat

1. Betolux       (solvent based gloss finish)
2. Betolux Akva         (water based semi-gloss finish, this quick-drying floor paint allows for a fast turnaround and re-commissioning of the stairs)

Lacquering Options for wooden stair treads

1. Unica Super 20, Unica Super 60 or Unica Super 90, depending on sheen level required (solvent based option)
2. Parketti Assa 20, Parketti Assa 50 or Parketti Assa 80, depdning on sheen level required (water based option)

NB, if colour is required before lacquering, Parketti Assa Stain can be applied before topcoat of lacquer.

It is particularly important when painting interior floors to allow the paint to dry and cure before use. Consult the technical data sheet of each individual product for details but in general you should be able to walk gently on the floors within the first few days, but it can take several weeks before the paint is fully cured.

If you require more advice on painting over wooden stair treads, give our technical team a call on 0131 334 4999 or send them a message here

Tikkurila provides an abundance of experience and knowledge when it comes to the painting of swimming pool walls and ceilings. Indoor swimming pools pose different problems to users all the time. High humidity is often a factor and the potential of attack from chlorine or salt from the water can also create problems. If the swimming pool enclosure is not properly ventilated then mould and algae can develop in certain areas of less ventilation, causing horrible visual ramifications, and ugly stains on the walls and ceiling.

High performance system for high humidity areas

• Prime with one coat of Luja Universal Primer
• Topcoat x 2 with Luja 7, Luja 20 or Luja 40, depending on sheen level required

If you require more advice on painting swimming pool interior walls and ceilings, give our technical team a call on 0131 334 4999 or send them a message here

When you are painting in your kids’ room, you want to choose a paint that does not release harmful compounds even when used for an extended period. 

Tikkurila's Helmi furniture paint has undergone testing to ensure it meets the requirement of EN 71-3:2019 Safety of Toys Mitigation of certain chemicals and has been assigned both the CE Mark and M1 classification. To receive these certifications, products must contain trace levels of any chemical or compound so as not to cause harm if ingested or inhaled. 

• The CE Mark signifies products sold in the EEA have been assessed to meet high safety, health, and environmental protection requirements.
• The M1 class is for materials that emit extremely low levels of compounds into the room space. 

What does this all mean?  You can safely use Helmi to paint children’s furniture and toys will full peace of mind!

Priming Options

1. Helmi Primer

Topcoat Options

1. Helmi 10, Helmi 30 or Helmi 80, depending on the sheen level required

If you require more advice on painting children's toys, give our technical team a call on 0131 334 4999 or send them a message here

Most ceramic wall tiles can be painted, as long as it's not frequently subjected to water or heavy wear. For instance, you can paint tiles on a bathroom wall, but avoid painting tiles that line a bathtub, shower, or that are on the floor or a countertop. It is essential that all primers and topcoats are allowed to CURE fully prior to washing or cleaning, please refer to individual product data sheets for curing times. 

Wash tiles thoroughly with Tikkurila cleaning agent or any good quality readily available home cleaning material. Avoid cleaning agents that leave a residue or contain light aggregate. These leave a deposit and will cause a loss of adhesion. 

Priming

1. Otex Adhesion Primer

Topcoat Options

1. Everal Aqua 10, Everal Aqua 40 or Everal Aqua 80, depending on sheen level required
2. Luja 7, Luja 20 or Luja 40, depending on sheen level required

If you require more advice on painting over wall tiles, give our technical team a call on 0131 334 4999 or send them a message here

Painting the windows in your home can make them look brand new. 

Preparation
Windows are likely to have collected dirt and grease over time, so you need to thoroughly wash and abrade with wet and dry paper with a mild detergent or Tikkurila's. Ensure any glossy surfaces are flattened. Dust off when sanded

Paint
If you have a brand new bare wooden windows, you will need to treat it with a wood primer before painting. We recommend Otex Akva for previously painted windows or Helmi Primer for bare wood.

Painting

Tikkurila's topcoat options are noted below:

1. Everal Aqua 10, Everal Aqua 40 or Everal Aqua 80, depending on sheen level required
2. Helmi 10, Helmi 30 or Helmi 80, depending on sheen level required

If you require more advice on painting interior window frames, give our technical team a call on 0131 334 4999 or send them a message here

Excellent heat resistance

Muuri is particularly suitable for interior surfaces exposed to varying and higher than normal temperatures and particularly suitable for fireplaces. Tintable Muuri can withstand temperatures up to +180 °C and 300 °C if it is un-tinted dry heat.

Suited for painting over: Concrete, lime, lime cement, cement plaster, sandlime brick and brick surfaces as well as mineral board surfaces indoors. Suitable also for surfaces previously painted with lime, lime cement, cement and silicate paints.

Instructions

Painting conditions

The surface to be painted must be clean, dry and solid and the temperature of the air and surface at least +10 °C and the relative humidity of the air below 80 %.

Preparation

Unpainted surfaces:

• New concrete, screed and plastered surface must be dry and hardened before finishing treatment.
• Clean unpainted surfaces from dirt, dust and other impurities.

Previously painted surfaces:

• Clean surfaces from dirt, dust and other impurities using Tikkurila Maalipesu Cleaning Agent according to instructions.
• Remove flaking and poorly attached or powdery paint layers.

Paint treatment

Apply one priming coat of Muuri Fireplace paint.

The product can be thinned with water up to 10%, if necessary.

After the primer has set for at least 12 hours, the finishing coat will be applied.

If you require more advice on painting your fireplace, give our technical team a call on 0131 334 4999 or send them a message here

While cedar can be painted, it is not recommended unless it is extremely weathered as it requires heavy preparation and is still prone to failure. It is a highly acidic oily hardwood and is so naturally durable it prevents proper adhesion of paint and wood stain products. In addition, if cedar is new and un-weathered resin bleeding will be an issue. 

If there is still a requirement to paint, we recommend using a non-filming forming coating like Valtti Color

• Ensure the surface is degreased thoroughly first with Tikkurila cleaning agent. Ensure you use a white rag and keep degreasing until no residues are present on cloth 
• Also ensure the surface is degreased with cellulose thinner to remove the surface oils. 

To maximise UV protection this product must be tinted, as a general rule darker the better.

Recommend uses for Optiva 5 include the painting of gypsum boards, gypsum, cement-lime plasters, decorative painting of concrete substrates as well as renovation of old coatings. 

For interior wood panelling, we would recommend our Helmi furniture range. Available in a vast range of colours, choose from Helmi 10, Helmi 30 or Helmi 80, depending on the sheen level required.

For small, humid bathroom spaces, we recommend our Luja hygiene range, which includes the Luja Universal Primer. Suitable for use on both new and old surfaces, and a variety of materials - including plaster walls. The Luja hygiene system prevents impregnation of moisture during repeated washing or constant high humidity. 

Asphalt is a mixture of bitumen with crushed stone gravel or sand, used for paving, flooring, roofing

• Clean the surfaces from dirt, dust, moss and lichen. Use a high-pressure washer, avoiding damaging the substrate and structures. Use Valtti Mould removal solution, rinse carefully with clean water. 

The surface to be painted must be dry. The temperature of the air, paint and surface, during application, should be at least +15°C and the relative humidity of the air below 80 %. The surface must not be more than 3°C colder than the air. Do not use the paint when rain is expected.

For paving/flooring

1. Road Marking Paint

For roofing

1. Climate Cooler Flex
2. Isonit

If you require more advice on painting asphalt, give our technical team a call on 0131 334 4999 or send them a message here

Mahogany is a durable yellowish-brown to reddish-brown usually moderately hard and heavy wood of a West Indian tree (Swietenia mahagoni) that is widely used for cabinetwork and fine finish work.

Painting mahogany wood can be a real challenge. When painting mahogany furniture in a light colour there will almost certainly be the matter of bleed through. You can prevent that if you take the proper precautions and use the right kind of products.

You may not think your substrate has grease and grime all over it but it's more than likely, it does. Make sure you thoroughly clean the wood with a grease remover (especially if it is a unit from the kitchen)! If you don't clean the mahogany properly then the paint may not stick properly and will flake away easily.

Interior

Priming Options

1. Otex Akva
2. Helmi Primer

Intermediate (Blocking Primers)

1. Multistop (ensure left to dry for 24 hours before topcoat). Due to the dark tannins in Idigbo, we recommend 2 coats of our blocking primers
2. Akvi Isolator (ensure left to dry for 24 hours before topcoat)

Topcoat Options

1. Everal Aqua 10, Everal Aqua 40 or Everal Aqua 80, depending on the sheen level required
2. Helmi 10, Helmi 30 or Helmi 80, depending on the sheen level required
3. Empire Furniture Paint

Lacquering Options

1. Kiva 10, Kiva 30 or Kiva 70, depending on the sheen level required
2. Akvilac FD-J 10

Exterior

Priming Options

1. Ultra Primer
2. Otex Adhesion Primer

Intermediate

1. Pinja Flex Isolator (exterior blocking primer)

Topcoat Options

1. 1. Ultra Matt
   2. Ultra Classic
   3. Valtti Opaque
   4. Unica Semi-Gloss Enamel
   5. Unica Akva
   6. Valtti Teho
   7. Miranol

If you require more advice on painting over hardwoods, give our technical team a call on 0131 334 4999 or send a message here.

In timber form, Oak is of course a hardwood. It is known for its golden yellowy-brown colouring but this has variations depending on origin and grade. 

You may not think your substrate has grease and grime all over it but it's more than likely, it does. Make sure you thoroughly clean the wood with a grease remover (especially if it is a unit from the kitchen)! If you don't clean the oak properly then the paint may not stick properly and will flake away easily.

Interior

Priming Options

1. Otex Akva
2. Helmi Primer

Intermediate (Blocking Primers)

1. Multistop (ensure left to dry for 24 hours before topcoat). Due to the dark tannins in Idigbo, we recommend 2 coats of our blocking primers
2. Akvi Isolator (ensure left to dry for 24 hours before topcoat)

Topcoat Options

1. Everal Aqua 10, Everal Aqua 40 or Everal Aqua 80, depending on the sheen level required
2. Helmi 10, Helmi 30 or Helmi 80, depending on the sheen level required
3. Empire Furniture Paint

Lacquering Options

1. Kiva 10, Kiva 30 or Kiva 70, depending on the sheen level required
2. Akvilac FD-J 10

Exterior

Priming Options

1. Ultra Primer
2. Otex Adhesion Primer

Intermediate

1. Pinja Flex Isolator (exterior blocking primer)

Topcoat Options

1. 1. Ultra Matt
   2. Ultra Classic
   3. Valtti Opaque
   4. Unica Semi-Gloss Enamel
   5. Unica Akva
   6. Valtti Teho
   7. Miranol

If you require more advice on painting over hardwoods, give our technical team a call on 0131 334 4999 or send a message here.

Pine is a durable wood that is often used to make furniture, panelling, and all sorts of other things. While pine isn’t tough to paint, it comes with a problem called colour bleeding. This is an issue especially with knotty pine since the knots leak more resin, leaving a stain. Stopping this resin can be very challenging. Blocking primers such as Multistop for interior wood or Pinja Flex Isolator for exterior can and do help, but heat sealing can provide a more effective solution:

1. Scrape away excess resin.
2. Heat knots with a heat gun and again scrape away excess resin.
3. Once complete, wash down all oily surfaces with cellulose thinner, then rinse with clean water.
4. Allow timber to settle

Once complete, prime with Ultra Primer.

Topcoat options for interior include:

1. Everal Aqua 10, Everal Aqua 40 or Everal Aqua 80, depending on the sheen level required
2. Helmi 10, Helmi 30 or Helmi 80, depending on the sheen level required
3. Empire Furniture Paint

Topcoat options for exterior include:

1. Ultra Matt
2. Ultra Classic
3. Valtti Opaque

If you require more advice on painting over knots or pine, give our technical team a call on 0131 334 4999 or send a message here.

Stained, faded and marked PVC surfaces make a property appear rundown, affecting the attractiveness of businesses to customers and of rental properties to prospective tenant. PVC surfaces on a property include Pipework, Guttering, Doors, Windows, Soffits and facia boards

The fact is that uPVC and cPVC (PVC from here on) are difficult to paint, but can be painted by following the steps below.

The PVC surface to be painted must be clean, dry and free from anything that will interfere with the adhesion and application of the materials and coatings to be applied.

Remove loose and failing material through scraping or brushing with a stiff bristle brush to a sound edge, feathering this with a fine grade abrasive paper.

Remove all visible signs of organic growth and using Tikkurila Mould Removal Solution to treat areas before allowing them to dry.

Use methylated spirit to ensure the surface is free from any contaminants and anything that could interfere with adhesion, frequently changing the cloth, before priming overall with one full coat of Otex Adhesion Primer.

Apply the primer in accordance with the technical data sheet and allow to dry.

Finish with two full coats of Panssari Akva. Follow the minimum drying times (depending on conditions as per the technical data sheet) between coats.

Please note there are additional options available in our industrial range (for professional use only). Our range of two pack polyurethanes include two primer-finish products (Temadur 10 and 20).

The full range can be found here:

1. Temadur 10, Temadur 20, Temadur 50 or Temadur 90.

If you require more advice on painting PVC, give our technical team a call on 0131 334 4999 or send them a message here

Idigbo Timber is a yellow-brown hardwood that is often used for joinery, windows or doors, and interior fittings. Both light and relatively durable, this wood is often used as a less expensive alternative to oak.

• Idigbo contains highly water-soluble extractives which exhibit themselves as a yellow/green staining on light coloured paint finishes.
• Dark tannins will leach out of the timber onto surrounding substrates such as masonry if the timber is not properly coated.
• Specialist stain inhibiting primers are required when painting this species.
• Coarse grain structure can cause trapped air in drying paint films leading to bubbles

Interior

Priming Options

1. Ultra Primer
2. Akvi Primer (Spray Only, Fast Drying)

Intermediate (Blocking Primers)

1. Multistop (ensure left to dry for 24 hours before topcoat). Due to the dark tannins in Idigbo, we recommend 2 coats of our blocking primers
2. Akvi Isolator (ensure left to dry for 24 hours before topcoat)

Due to the dark tannins in Idigbo, we recommend 2 coats of our blocking primers

Topcoat Options

1. Everal Aqua 10, Everal Aqua 40 or Everal Aqua 80, depending on the sheen level required
2. Helmi 10, Helmi 30 or Helmi 80, depending on the sheen level required
3. Akvi Top DS25

Lacquering Options

1. Kiva 10, Kiva 30 or Kiva 70, depending on the sheen level required
2. Akvilac FD-J 10

Exterior

Priming Options

1. Ultra Primer
2. Pinja Flex Combi 25

Intermediate

1. Pinja Flex Isolator (exterior blocking primer)

Due to the dark tannins in Idigbo, we recommend 2 coats of our blocking primer

Topcoat Options

1. 1. Ultra Matt
   2. Ultra Classic
   3. Valtti Opaque
   4. Unica Semi-Gloss Enamel
   5. Unica Akva
   6. Valtti Teho
   7. Pinja Flex Combi 25

If you require more advice on painting over hardwoods, give our technical team a call on 0131 334 4999 or send a message here.