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Otex Akva Adhesion Primer
1 Litre / White
£25.59(£21.32 excl. VAT)
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Tikkurila Otex Akva Adhesion Primer
£25.59(£21.32 excl. VAT)
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Tikkurila Otex Akva is a quick-drying, high-opacity water-based adhesion primer for difficult surfaces – glass, tiles, melamine, laminate kitchen cupboards, PVC, aluminium, galvanised metal and old alkyd or acid-cured paint – as well as wood and MDF. Mild in odour and topcoat-ready in about 5 hours, it pairs perfectly with Helmi and Everal Aqua. Choose White, or tinted to a light shade.
At Dawes on Goldhawk Road, Shepherd's Bush, we tint Otex Akva to order while you wait. Painting kitchen cupboards? Ask us about the full Otex Akva and Helmi system. Call us on 020 8748 6711 or pop in.
Key features
Water based adhesion primer
Grips glass, tiles, laminate and PVC
Ideal for kitchen cupboard makeovers
Quick drying – topcoat after 5 hours
High opacity, mild odour
Pairs with Helmi and Everal Aqua
MED approved, M1 rated
Clean tools with water
| Finish | Matt |
| Coverage | 6–8 m²/L |
| Touch dry | About 1 hour |
| Recoatable | 2 hours (primer), 5 hours (topcoat) |
| VOC content | Max 140 g/L (EU limit 140 g/L) |
| Product type | Water based adhesion primer |
| Use | Mainly interior; difficult surfaces |
| Topcoat | Helmi 10/30/80 or Everal Aqua 10/40/80 |
| Application method | Brush, Roller, Pad, Spray |
| Colours | White, or light tints |
| Available sizes | 1 Litre, 3 Litre, 10 Litre |
| Minimum application temp | 8°C (humidity below 80%) |
| Thinning | Water, only if needed |
| Storage | Protect from frost |
| Cleaning | Water |
Technical Data Sheet
Tikkurila official PDF · coverage, drying times, surfaces & application
About Tikkurila
Tikkurila has been making paint in Finland since 1862. Its Nordic paints are known for tough, long-lasting finishes, low-emission water-based formulas and a colour range of over 20,000 shades.
Mixed at Dawes
We tint Tikkurila in store, usually while you wait. Choose White, or give us any colour name, code or sample and we'll mix it for you.
Need advice?
Not sure which primer or finish your surface needs? Call us on 020 8748 6711 or pop in to 158–160 Goldhawk Road, W12 8HJ.