Drywall Painter Stilts

Drywall Painter Stilts

Primed surfaces will peel and crack far less than an unprimed surface.  However, it can be a hassle to prime the entire house and find out later that it was not required.  There are still a few exceptions where primer is not needed, so it pays to do some research ahead of time.  Here are a few guidelines to consider as you decide  before your next paint job.

All unfinished materials should be primed before you paint.  This includes metal, wood, and drywall, among others.  Inexperienced homeowners often forget about priming during their pre-remodeling prep work and find that their paint jobs do not last very long.  Preparing the surface prior to painting reduces the peeling, cracking, and streaking problems that are common with do-it-yourself home improvements.  This will also save you money on the paint itself by improving its ability to conceal blemishes and stains.  This allows you to use less coats of paint to hide the unsightly marks.  Tinted primer blends with the paint to enhance its color without adding an extra layer of thickness to the surface.

However, there are times when you do not need too.  If you are painting a surface that has previously been painted, you can usually just clean the surface thoroughly.  This only applies to paint that is in good condition.  You may have to sand down any scratches or dings in the existing paint.  If this is the case, be sure to prime the newly sanded areas so the new paint will adhere properly.  It may also be a good idea if you are switching from one kind of paint to something different. 

Priming may also be important when applying wallpaper, depending on the type of paint on the wall.  Interior paint is usually latex and semigloss, which can be a very slick surface.  This makes it difficult to get the wallpaper glue to adhere properly.  Latex paint may also become soft and rubbery when it is exposed to wet glue.  This causes the entire surface to squish and sag when the paper is hung on the wall.  Preparing the surface ahead of time will give you a good solid surface to use as a base for the wallpaper paste. 

You may also need to prime unpainted surfaces before hanging wallpaper.  Most newer homes are made of drywall, not the more moisture-resistant plaster of the past.  Using a layer of primer will protect the drywall from any seepage of moisture from the wallpaper glue.  This prevents mold buildup and keeps moisture from breaking down and softening the drywall itself.  Wallpaper will also adhere better  than the softer and more malleable drywall plaster.  Over time, paper can become heavy and will pull on the material of the wall, so you want to give it as sturdy a starting point as possible.

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