Priming

Priming is essential. New drywall, new wood, or even spot patches on old paint. It is helpful when going from dark colors to a lighter color. Primer bonds to the substrate while being the bond for the finish paint. Some primers are also sealers. They create a barrier between the old and the new finish. Some primers consolidate chalky plaster surfaces or those with calcimine paint.

Primers come in oil, water, and alcohol (shellac) Each one have there place. There is no one “rule” for which primer to use, but each one works best with certain substrates and even that sometimes is a matter of opinion. Water base acrylics are a proven winner but if going on new veneer plaster, one should get a primer for the limes high PH (8-10) or failure is possible. For a fine smooth high end finish on wood or furniture, a leveling oil primer might be best or a shellac.

Bottom line is that trying to take a “shortcut” with out priming when required is not doing you a favor or your client.


	HOME
			Priming
			Priming is essential. New drywall, new wood, or even spot patches on old paint. It is helpful when going from dark colors to a lighter color. Primer bonds to the substrate while being the bond for the finish paint. Some primers are also sealers. They create a barrier between the old and the new finish. Some primers consolidate chalky plaster surfaces or those with calcimine paint. Primers come in oil, water, and alcohol (shellac) Each one have there place. There is no one “rule” for which primer to use, but each one works best with certain substrates and even that sometimes is a matter of opinion. Water base acrylics are a proven winner but if going on new veneer plaster, one should get a primer for the limes high PH (8-10) or failure is possible. For a fine smooth high end finish on wood or furniture, a leveling oil primer might be best or a shellac. Bottom line is that trying to take a “shortcut” with out priming when required is not doing you a favor or your client.

HOME