Do I need to prime when painting over these colors?

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harpua728

Discussion Starter · May 31, 2016

I'm painting BM's Grey Owl over BM's Georgetown Pink and Valspar's Monpelier Olive. I found random pictures online of all colors that I've posted below. Is it necessary to prime before applying the grey?

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AlphaWolf

· #2 · May 31, 2016

Not needed at all. Primer is for Bare Drywall and for mud patches. Imo if your going to prime to help a color cover in 2 coats just do 1 more coat of finish. Tinted primer is helpful for a color change if your going from say white to bright yellow. Black to white. More extensive color changes, other than that no need at all. A good quality paint will cover in 2 coats and you will be fine.

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Gymschu

· #3 · May 31, 2016

+1, AlphaWolf nailed it.

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mathmonger

· #4 · May 31, 2016

I find that gray is probably the best color in terms of hiding. You definitely do not need a primer. I don't necessarily recommend it, but get some good paint and you might even be able to get away with 1 coat.

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FrodoOne

· #5 · May 31, 2016

Gymschu said:
+1, AlphaWolf nailed it.

True!

However, any defects may need to be "repaired" (appropriately) and the repair may then need to be "spot primed".

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chrisn

· #6 · May 31, 2016

mathmonger said:
I find that gray is probably the best color in terms of hiding. You definitely do not need a primer. I don't necessarily recommend it, but get some good paint and you might even be able to get away with 1 coat.[/QUOTE]

Not likely and certainly not recommended.:no:

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