Haymes just made undercoating idiot-proof — even if your walls have seen better days

May 22, 2025

Achieve Clean Lines and Smooth Coverage with Haymes Ultracover

Not every weekend paint project should feel like you're prepping for a marathon. Big impact can come from small, smart changes — like the right product, the right prep, and just a bit of know-how. That’s where Haymes Ultracover steps up — not with bells and whistles, but with practical magic in a tin.

“We used to dread painting trims — too patchy, too fiddly. But with Ultracover, it’s like butter on toast. Quick to apply, smooth as anything, and dries in time for lunch.”

From Frustrating Start to Confident Finish

Before: fiddly edges, flaky old paint, undercoat that either takes forever to dry or peels when recoated.

After: Haymes Ultracover glides on, sands beautifully, and sets you up for a solid, lasting finish whether you’re going light over dark or covering patched-up plasterboard.

It’s designed to handle weird surfaces (yes, even that shiny old cupboard door) and lock away annoying stains so they don’t peek through like unwelcome guests. And the best part? One primer for both water-based and oil-based topcoats. Just one coat, then get straight to colour.

Still Using Multi-Step Primers? It’s Slowing You Down

Haymes Ultracover isn’t just a primer. It’s a primer, sealer, and undercoat all in one. That means fewer tins, fewer steps, and less room for error. It fills minor imperfections, sands like a dream, and grips better than morning coffee. Here’s how it simplifies your project:

Superior adhesion helps paint stick — even on tricky surfaces like laminate or stained timber.
Quick drying, so you can keep that momentum going and finish in a single afternoon.
Seals in stains like nicotine or water marks so they stay gone.
Low VOC and water-wash up, making it safer indoors and easy to clean up — especially for small spaces with poor ventilation.

The Small Tin That Makes a Big Difference

Let’s talk real-world use. One local renter came in stressing over dark red walls in her new place — not her vibe. She wasn’t even sure she was allowed to paint, let alone how to lighten things without five coats of white. One word: Ultracover.

We mixed up a soft neutral topcoat and paired it with Haymes Ultracover underneath. One smooth coat blocked that deep colour completely. Two topcoats later, it was like the red never existed. Landlord happy. She’s happier.

When Less Effort Looks Like More Skill

This product works hard behind the scenes, so your paint job gets all the compliments. It’s the thing that turns a solid effort into a pro-looking finish.

We often pair it with quality accessories like our edge-lock masking tape and microfibre rollers in-store for the cleanest finish possible. And yes — we’ve got sanding blocks, trays, drop sheets… all the bits to back up your best effort.

Got a fingernail-sized test patch that turned into a full wall repaint? Been there. The good news? You don’t need to be a professional to get results that feel professional. You just need the right base.

Professional Prep That Anyone Can Use

Here’s what you’ll need to get started:

Haymes Ultracover – the core of it all
Sugar soap wipes or mix – for a clean base (we stock prep kits with these)
Soft sanding sponge – to smooth the surface after priming
Paint tray & quality roller – microfibre works best for smooth coats

And most importantly, a solid vision of what you want to walk into when it’s done. Bold feature colour? Calm neutral haven? Let your topcoat do the fancy work — but let Ultracover do the muscle underneath.

Start Smart, Finish Fast

Painting shouldn’t feel overwhelming. With gear that’s built to work together, your effort goes further — and your result lasts longer. Haymes Ultracover lifts the weight off the hardest part of painting: the prep.

So skip the stress, grab the good stuff, and back yourself to paint like you mean it. We’ll help you get set up, colour mixed, and rolling with confidence.

Smooth primer. Solid base. Fewer redos. That’s the shortcut to paint projects that actually feel finished.

Come in and see us at East Terrace — we’ll walk you through it.

Cheers,
Candeece