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After priming over previously painted walls I question if the primer coat is sufficient. It appears to not be perfectly even, and Im concerned this will effect the final top coat..?
I used a primer in interest of hiding the bright colors for better coverage of the new color. Ive always been told using a primer is the best option even over painted walls... Sounds like you feel otherwise, interesting!Why did you use a primer? When going latex over latex, a primer usually is not needed.
When you say primer- realize you are saying problem solver. Know your problem, know your primer.
There is not usually an adhesion problem, or a porosity problem unless it is greasy, dirty or heavily patched.
You are probably safe to go to your paint unless any of the above problems were present.
A quick sand to knock off any bits on the wall is always a good idea .
What exactly would I use a primer for besides repairs or new drywall/wood? Im repainting the entire house, if I skipped priming that could save money and time! Whats your opinion on spot priming over drywall repairs and then switching color?Primers are not for covering colors- they actually have less pigment- more resin than paint. paint is best to just switch colors.
Primers, as i said- solve other problems. I carry at least 5 different primers- each do different things.
You have received outstanding advice from jsheridan and Brushjockey.On just about every wall there are drywall repairs. In this case does it make sense to prime everything or just spot prime?
I've been wanting to try the Gardz, but it's not too readily available in my market. I'd like it for the wallpaper to paint barrier to get away from the Cover Stain, which is a quicker recoat time, but heavy on the odor.
I used a primer in interest of hiding the bright colors for better coverage of the new color. Ive always been told using a primer is the best option even over painted walls... Sounds like you feel otherwise, interesting!
You are giving conflicting info here. As Brushjockey mentioned Primers are not for covering colors. Any patched areas will need 3 coats or they will not match the existing wall. It is always best to have your first coat be primer and then a coat of paint (both of those can be on just the areas patched), and then a final coat over the entire wall. One coat of primer and one coat of paint is rarely enough, especially with an eggshell or semi-gloss paint.On just about every wall there are drywall repairs. In this case does it make sense to prime everything or just spot prime?
SW doesn"t handle any Zinnser products, but Ben Moore does. My local HD doesn't carry it and won't order it, but yet they carry Zinnser, figure that out. I ended up finding it at just a small paint store in the area.http://www.homedepot.com/buy/zinsser-1-gal-problem-surface-sealer-2301.html
+ SW should be able to order it for you
I can see how it comes across conflicting... When you say three coats, do you mean spot prime and then two full coats on the entire wall or just the spot primed area?You are giving conflicting info here. As Brushjockey mentioned Primers are not for covering colors. Any patched areas will need 3 coats or they will not match the existing wall. It is always best to have your first coat be primer and then a coat of paint (both of those can be on just the areas patched), and then a final coat over the entire wall. One coat of primer and one coat of paint is rarely enough, especially with an eggshell or semi-gloss paint.