Tikkurila Otex Akva Water-Based Adhesion Primer
Hazard informationNot classifiedcontains a sensitiser (EUH208)
Hazard information
Not classified as hazardous under CLP Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008. No hazard pictogram or signal word applies. The label carries the following statements:
- EUH208 — Contains adipohydrazide, 1,2-benzisothiazol-3(2H)-one and reaction mass of 5-chloro-2-methyl-2H-isothiazol-3-one and 2-methyl-2H-isothiazol-3-one (3:1). May produce an allergic reaction.
Read the label and the Safety Data Sheet before use. The SDS is in the Datasheets section on this page. Hazard information taken from the manufacturer's Safety Data Sheet, revision 27.03.2025.
**Please note that Otex Akva is only available in light colours, it is not possible to tint this product to deep colours**
Otex Akva
This special primer is designed to stick to and seal previously unpainted wood, metal, ceramic tiles, melamine, PVC, glass and previously painted surfaces. When you use this primer you are guaranteed optimum adhesion(once your surface is clean and ready for painting).
We recommend this product as your primer if you are painting your kitchen cabinets, tile splash back, furniture, doors, windows, trim and most other surfaces that need priming in the home.
- Quick drying
- Brush, roll or spray apply
- Tintable to a range of colours
Coverage per litre (m2/l) - 8
Surface Type -
Wood, Trim, Furniture, Doors & Windows, Metal
Brands - Tikkurila
Interior/Exterior - Interior
Waterbased or Solventbased - Water Based
Coverage -
6–8m²/l per coat
Single/Two Pack - Single Pack
Gloss Level - Matt (6-10%)
Minimum Content - Minimum contents are the can size less 10%
Recoat Time -
With Otex Akva, approx. 2 hours. With topcoat approx. 5 hours.
Touch Dry - 1 hour
Product Ecolabels - M1
We can match virtually any colour from most major paint brands. Simply provide the brand name and colour name when placing your order. Our tinting system supports colours from Farrow & Ball, Little Greene, Colourtrend, and many more.
Deep, vibrant, and dark colours may require additional pigment, so a colourant surcharge may apply. We’ll always contact you to confirm any extra charge before tinting your paint.
Ireland & Northern Ireland — 1–3 working days. Charged by total order weight, VAT included:
- Up to 30 kg — €6.99, or free on orders over €85
- 30–60 kg — €13.99
- 60–100 kg — €27.99
- Over 100 kg — pallet delivery €49.99
Great Britain — 2–4 working days. €13.95 up to 30 kg, then €27.90, €55.90 and €99.90 by the same weight steps. There is no free delivery to Great Britain.
Rest of Europe — non-liquid items only, from €11.75, priced by destination and weight at checkout. Paint and other liquids ship to Ireland, Northern Ireland and Great Britain only.
Dispatch and collection — order before 12pm Monday to Friday and it ships the same day. Click & collect at Ballymount, Dublin 12 is free and often ready within the hour.
Returns — 14 days to change your mind and 14 more to send it back. Tinted paint is non-returnable once mixed.
