When To Use Primer Paint?

When you use primer, you gain a number of benefits. Primer is suitable for all wall paint projects, although it is not ideal for every situation. You may use the primer if you encounter any of the following situations.

Unpainted wall or drywall:

Because these surfaces are so absorbent, the paint coat may vanish quickly. To avoid this problem, it may be necessary to apply multiple coats until you get an evenly painted surface. However, it's wasteful and expensive to paint an absorbent surface more than once.

Glossy or Oil-based paint:

When you apply latex or water-based paint to a glossy surface, it fails to stick. The reason for this is that these paints are not compatible with the glossy surface and require a primer before they can be applied successfully

Stained Surface

When painting spotted or stained surfaces, consider applying one or two coats of primer before painting. Thicker primers such as Kilz 2 or Kilz Max might be helpful for these conditions.

Major colour changes:

When painting a wall, be sure to apply the topcoat paint before applying the base coat. If you don't, the new and old colours will mix and give a combination of the two as the final outcome on the wall.

However, using a primer before painting will allow the new colour to stick to the surface by turning it neutral and making it ready for the new colour.

Over Unfinished wood:

When painting unfinished or bare wood, it is important to prime the surface. Unfinished wood absorbs a lot of paint. Moreover, the variations in the grain can lead to an uneven finish. Priming before painting unfinished wood will help you achieve a uniform colour.

If you have to do house painting in Melbourne or any office painting knowing what primer does and when it is best to prime can make a difference. Not only does it make your project easier but it also saves time and money. Further, deciding on the right type of primer for your walls and other surfaces can make your painting project successful.

But if you have trouble deciding on primer paint, feel free to reach out to the painting company Melbourne at Victoria Master Painting Services.

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