Painting Tips 2

All About Primers 

Primers Serve Many Purposes

• They seal substrates, allowing for more uniform finish

• They can ensure bonding between the substrate and topcoat

• Aid in hiding and blocking stains

When to Use a Primer

• Porous Surfaces- Sealing the surface for better gloss uniformity

• Gloss Surfaces- Adhesion to difficult shiny surfaces

• Colour- Dramatic colour changes

• Stains- Water stains, fire, smoke damage, nicotine, crayon, marker and all tough stains

• Changing from alkyd paint to latex paint

Primer is Typically Not Required

• On cabinets when using Cabinet & Furniture paint

• Pre-mixed Rust Coat (2 coats are a must on rusted metal)

• On vinyl siding

• Repainting walls without a dramatic colour change

• Under a solid stain

For a quick overview of all our Primers: https://www.homehardware.ca/en/primers