The industrial priming of panelling has a number of advantages. Between planing and painting, the timber is dry-stored away from direct sunlight. Derome's timber panelling is primed in premises where conditions, such as moisture levels, temperature and application quantities, are carefully controlled. An 80-100 µm thick layer of dry film is applied to the sawn surface.

Service life of 15 years if properly maintained 

The outermost cells of an untreated timber surface are quickly broken down by the sun's UV rays, weather, wind, algae and mould spores. If you do not paint a timber surface until the cells on the surface have started to break down, adhesion of the paint will be much weaker than on a completely new surface. If spores have also attached themselves to the timber surface, the risk of microbial growth increases.

The prerequisite for good durability and a long service life is a combination of good timber, primer, undercoat, overcoat and proper maintenance. You can be absolutely confident in your decision to use Derome's painted products.

Pinja Protect S - a water-based primer

The paint we use as a primer is a water-based acrylic which provides the same amount of protection as an oil-based paint. It is also a good alternative from an environmental perspective, as the paint has a minimal impact on nature.

Prior to painting, exposed end grain is treated with a primer oil to give the sensitive areas a little extra protection. Primed panelling can be left up to ten months before overpainting with an overcoat paint. Two coats of the chosen overcoat paint should then be applied to achieve the best protection.

Alkyd/acrylate hybrid paint for coating 

Using Pinja Protect GM/Ultra Pro 30 (two coats in the factory) + painting on site with recommended overcoat, results in a service life of 15 years. This applies provided that recommended overcoat paints are used for the final finish and that the painting instructions have been followed.