How many coats of primer do I need on fresh drywall?

yummy mummy · 01-21-2009, 04:14 PM

Is one coat enough or do I need to do two.

Thanks

USP45 · 01-21-2009, 04:20 PM

One. But do yourself a favor, use a good quality primer. I found that Valspar is good. If you think its expensive, you are right, but it only requires a one coat cover where the 1/2 priced primers require 2 to 3 coats.

You do the math!

yummy mummy · 01-21-2009, 04:24 PM

Thanks for the info.

I wonder if we in Canada carry that brand?

I have done one coat on my textured ceiling and I used CIL acrylic latex drywall primer from HD. I think it cost about $28.
I don't mind spending the extra money, as long as I get a good end result.

Thanks again.

USP45 · 01-21-2009, 04:27 PM

Any name brand will do, Valspar, Duron, Benjimen More, Dupont and so on. Try to stay away from those 20 dollar a gallon deals at WalMart though.

yummy mummy · 01-21-2009, 04:29 PM

I will definitely stay away from WalMart.................lol

Bob Mariani · 01-21-2009, 05:44 PM

One coat. It will look like it did not cover well, but do not worry about this. It is normal. IT seals, the top coats cover.
what you need is a PVA primer.. it is used for new drywall. Or a paint marked Seal and Block. Any other primer is not really for new drywall.

slickshift · 01-21-2009, 06:04 PM

*One*

yummy mummy · 01-22-2009, 09:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bob Mariani

One coat. It will look like it did not cover well, but do not worry about this. It is normal. IT seals, the top coats cover.
what you need is a PVA primer.. it is used for new drywall. Or a paint marked Seal and Block. Any other primer is not really for new drywall.

Thanks Bob.

I just went to read the one that I have used and it says it has good sealing and hiding properties.
I sure could use the hiding...............

sirwired · 01-22-2009, 12:27 PM

You actually don't need any hide... that is meant for say, a dark green -> daffodill yellow color transition.

Oh, and Friends Don't Let Friends Use Kilz2. Just stay away, no matter what the can says.

SirWired

747 · 01-22-2009, 01:42 PM

zinsser bulleye 123 interior exterior primer sealer. HD should have it. Not that expensive. Last time i bought it 10 dollars a gallon. It was on sale.

One coat your good to go. Might want to hit walls after dried lightly with some fine grade sandpaper or just a light sweep with a drywallers screen.

yummy mummy · 01-22-2009, 05:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sirwired

You actually don't need any hide... that is meant for say, a dark green -> daffodill yellow color transition.

Oh, and Friends Don't Let Friends Use Kilz2. Just stay away, no matter what the can says.

SirWired

I thought by hiding they meant hiding very small imperfections in my mudding..................?

yummy mummy · 01-22-2009, 05:51 PM

What is kilz2?

jaros bros. · 01-22-2009, 07:08 PM

Just because it is just this brand or that does not make a primer or paint good. Just about every company makes good paint. They will usually sell three to 6 different grades of their paint. Price is almost a 100% guarantee of the quality. Don't think you are getting good paint or primer if your are only paying $20 a gallon and it is any brand.

Josh Jaros

DangerMouse · 01-22-2009, 07:42 PM

my friend just asked what happens if you don't use primer and just paint on the drywall?
says he did it in his bedroom 7 years ago and it looks fine, so why he asks?

DM

sirwired · 01-22-2009, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by yummy mummy

I thought by hiding they meant hiding very small imperfections in my mudding..................?

"Hide" refers to how opaque it is, and high-hide primer is used for extremely drastic color changes. Hiding defects in your finish would be accomplished by a "high-build" primer, but those are usually only used when painting brick and cinderblock.

If your mudding is not smooth, you can sand (and vacuum) it prior to priming.

SirWired