| Paint primer is the base paint that is needed before | | | | which is a waterproof drywalls mostly used in |
| application of the real paint. Almost all painting jobs | | | | bathrooms and sometimes behind sinks in the |
| require this. Paint primer creates a watertight seals | | | | kitchens so tile backsplashes can be installed at a |
| between the two and ensures the paint has a | | | | later time. When the dry-wallers start taping and |
| smooth and adhesive surface with which to bond. | | | | mudding it usually should take them about a week or |
| Paint primers or undercoat paints are specifically | | | | so to complete their job depending on the size of |
| formulated to serve two functions. The first is to | | | | the job and home. After the board is completed and |
| cover the previous surface and provide additional | | | | the job is cleaned up and swept you can begin the |
| protection from the elements, rain, the suns UV, and | | | | priming process. |
| acids in the air. Paint primers provide a win/win | | | | Primers vary depending on the different problems |
| situation for paint stores and their customers. | | | | and applications. Though one thing does remain |
| Customers who use a primer win by achieving better | | | | constant - regardless of the primer used, adequate |
| painting results. This is a must no matter what is to | | | | ventilation is always very important. Primers are |
| be painted if you wish the job to turn out correctly. | | | | formulated with a high proportion of binder to help |
| If you are looking to paint your homes walls then | | | | them better adhere to the surface and the next |
| prime the walls with any high quality primer intended | | | | layer of paint. They ensure a good bond and good |
| for drywall. If any stains or discoloration have | | | | coverage for the finish layers of paint or wallpaper. |
| appeared in the compound, use a stain killing primer | | | | Primers are designed to stick better to difficult |
| such as Killz. Killz comes in latex water based paint | | | | surfaces so you know you will get the best |
| which is perfect for the interior of your home. Water | | | | coverage from your finish paint. |
| based Latex based Killz is perfect for the interior of | | | | Paint sheen goes from dull too shiny and is not |
| your home. You also need to prime the walls to | | | | standardized among paint companies. Common paint |
| protect the wall area from wallpaper paste damage | | | | sheens are flat, eggshell, satin, semi-gloss, and high |
| and to seal the drywall if your plans are to hang | | | | gloss. Painting is one of those jobs that can go on |
| wallpaper. Primed surfaces will allow the paper to | | | | forever; repair the walls, primer the walls, apply two |
| adhere better and slows the drying time of the | | | | coats of paint, and then run around fixing all the |
| adhesive, giving you plenty of time to work and shift | | | | spots you missed. Maybe you've just bought a new |
| the paper. | | | | home or are trying to get your current house sale |
| Drywall primer/sealers may not give a 100% uniform | | | | ready, a painting party can help you get this done |
| opaque coat (you may see some of the mud lines | | | | quickly. Painting ability and reliability are also |
| showing through) but that's okay. If you are planning | | | | considerations. |
| on painting the walls with darker colors you might | | | | As always just be sure to do your homework when |
| consider having the primer tinted a medium grey (no | | | | trying to find the best contractor for the job. The |
| need to tint it with the same pigments as your top | | | | lowest price is not always the best way to go and if |
| coat, grey will actually work better). Drywalls, | | | | you choose to make your final decision on just that |
| gypsum boards or sheet rocks come in 1/2 or 5/8 | | | | fact, be prepared to be disappointed most of the |
| inch thickness and two styles. Grayish color which can | | | | time. |
| be used for all walls, hallway or ceiling and green color | | | | |