I wish there was a punch line to this joke but there isn't.
Went to a local SW store to see about getting some sealer and primer as the drywall is about to go in. Need a boatload and thought okay they have nagged me enough on DIY I will go check out Sherwin Williams. Never been to this store before - this is what transpired - abbreviated version but you get the gist.....
Me - Need some drywall sealer and primer for house with new drywall.
Chick behind counter - You don't need to seal or prime new drywall. Priming is for going over older paint. You don't ever need to prime new drywall. Just do two coats of paint and it will be fine
Me - ummmmm....I think I do need to prime it what about the drywall fuzzies (note the technical term) from sanding and flashing from the taping and mudding.
Chick - Nope don't need it just two coats of paint. Trust me I have been painting for years.
Ended up getting out of there as quick as I could. Talk about losing a big sale and not so good advice.
So I got on the yelling bone to the hubby and asked for the other location nearby....Polar opposites. Told him what the other store said and he just shook his head. This store was great and the guy happened to be the manager and after hearing what we are dealing with even went so far as to offer us some deep discounts that will allow us to get da good stuff at the box store prices....so now we shall see if this stuff is worth all the fuss :laughing:
Robyn
Went to a local SW store to see about getting some sealer and primer as the drywall is about to go in. Need a boatload and thought okay they have nagged me enough on DIY I will go check out Sherwin Williams. Never been to this store before - this is what transpired - abbreviated version but you get the gist.....
Me - Need some drywall sealer and primer for house with new drywall.
Chick behind counter - You don't need to seal or prime new drywall. Priming is for going over older paint. You don't ever need to prime new drywall. Just do two coats of paint and it will be fine
Me - ummmmm....I think I do need to prime it what about the drywall fuzzies (note the technical term) from sanding and flashing from the taping and mudding.
Chick - Nope don't need it just two coats of paint. Trust me I have been painting for years.
Ended up getting out of there as quick as I could. Talk about losing a big sale and not so good advice.
So I got on the yelling bone to the hubby and asked for the other location nearby....Polar opposites. Told him what the other store said and he just shook his head. This store was great and the guy happened to be the manager and after hearing what we are dealing with even went so far as to offer us some deep discounts that will allow us to get da good stuff at the box store prices....so now we shall see if this stuff is worth all the fuss :laughing:
Robyn