Tikkurila Optiva Primer for walls and ceilings

Product information

Tikkurila Optiva Primer is a high-quality, water-based primer for interior walls and ceilings, designed for both new and previously painted surfaces, including fresh plaster. It evens out surface absorbency and provides an excellent key for subsequent topcoats, helping paints flow better and deliver uniform, long-lasting coverage. With zero VOCs, very low odour, and multiple eco-certifications — including M1 and EU Ecolabel — Optiva Primer is safe, environmentally responsible, and user-friendly. Available in crisp white or tinted to a complementary pastel shade, it enhances your chosen topcoat for a smooth, professional finish. Perfect for use with Tikkurila wall paints, it maximises coverage, colour intensity, and durability.

• Guarantee - Statutory
• Suitable for Brick, concrete, existing paintwork, masonry, plaster & plasterboard surfaces
• Brush, roller or spray application
• Instructions for Use - Before painting stir the paint thoroughly and if necessary thin with water, up to 5%. Prime unpainted wall and ceiling surfaces with one coat of Tikkurila Optiva Primer. Application of finishing coat should be performed after min. 4 hours.
• Guarantee - Statutory

Features and benefits

Get the perfect start for your painting project with Tikkurila Optiva Primer. This premium, water-based primer prepares walls and ceilings for a flawless finish by reducing absorbency and creating an ideal surface for your topcoat. With zero VOCs, low odour, and eco-friendly credentials, Optiva Primer ensures smoother coverage, richer colours, and long-lasting results every time.

• Premium Surface Preparation: Creates a smooth, uniform base that ensures topcoats look flawless and consistent.
• Excellent Key for Topcoats: Improves adhesion and helps paints flow evenly, reducing the number of coats required.
• Versatile Use: Suitable for both new and previously painted walls and ceilings, including fresh plaster surfaces.
• Enhanced Coverage & Flow: Designed to work with Tikkurila wall paints for smoother application and richer colour results.
• Eco-Friendly & Safe: Zero VOCs, very low odour, M1 and EU Ecolabel certifications make it safe for indoor use.
• Water-Based Formula: Easy to apply with brush, roller, or spray, and quick to clean up with water.
• Trusted Nordic Quality: From Tikkurila, a leading Nordic coatings brand renowned for performance and durability.
• Increases the flow and coverage of subsequent Tikkurila topcoat paints