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2006-09-12 01:52:53 · 10 answers · asked by thor_24 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
No.....unless you need to go to a drastically lighter color.
2006-09-12 04:32:23 · answer #1 · answered by In The Woods 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
You may want to toss a coat of primer on the walls as the primer is usually stronger and thincker than most of your everyday paint and it will give your paint a good base coat to work from. PLUS if you are painting directly on any wood, the primer will grip the wood better than the paint and you will not have to worry about the paint peeling off of the wood if a little moisture gets into the wood and makes it swell. Really, for the little extra money and extra time it is worth it.
2006-09-12 09:00:31 · answer #2 · answered by elyrmoore 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely. The fresh walls will just soak up the paint and you will be putting on many coats of the color you want. Especailly if the walls have never been painted with anything more than the cheap primer the builder applies.
2006-09-12 10:28:11 · answer #3 · answered by Krispy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should:
There are several key reasons to prime:
INTERIOR
Use on any new or bare surface to seal the surface
Prevent smoke or water stains from consistently bleeding through to the surface
Prevent grease and mildew stains from bleeding through
Making a major color change
Painting over a glossy surface
Don't know when last painted; so topcoat will not be absorbed into the surface
Ensures great adhesion of the topcoat which will promote:
Greater color retention
Greater wash and scrub resistance
Makes for a more uniform attractive appearance of the topcoat
Ensures better holdout if topcoat has a sheen
EXTERIOR
Use on any new or bare surface to seal the surface
Ensures great adhesion of the topcoat
Helps prevent blistering, cracking and peeling of topcoat
Offers better color retention and fade resistance
Helps control growth of new mildew
Needed to cover stains or major changes to ensure complete coverage of topcoat
Needed to cover old chalky or weathered surfaces
2006-09-12 08:59:12 · answer #4 · answered by Natural_Woman 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It would depend on what kind of surface your walls are made of. Priming a new drywall is usually done to help seal it against water. Indoor air contains moisture and you do not want it accumulating behind the drywall and allowing molds to grow. You would also use primers to seal very porous surfaces (such as wood or concrete). You get much better results that way. Costs of primers are insignificant when compared against the cost of a new house and I think you would want to protect your investment and give it the best look possible.
2006-09-12 09:04:24 · answer #5 · answered by Roy W 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, especially if it is brand new... because the joint compound and the sheetrock, will absorb paint at different rates, leaving the walls "blotchy" with different colors. Priming first will keep the drywall, and joint compound from absorbing the paint, and it will remain the color it is supposed to be. Kilz is an excellent primer, and, since you do not have to cover any water damage, use the water based version, it's easier to clean up the tools afterwards.
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2006-09-12 09:02:27 · answer #6 · answered by thewrangler_sw 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely. One coat of primer, and two top coats. Its a standard in the industry. You will be glad you did, and sad if you dont. The primer provides a uniform surface which keeps the paint color from changing, and it helps the paint adhere more evenly as well.
2006-09-12 09:08:54 · answer #7 · answered by furniture_pc 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't bother with the primer. Just get extra paint because priming is more annoying than putting more coats. Lots of times people buy the tinted primer and they still end up putting on 3 or 4 coats of a dark color.
2006-09-12 09:03:10 · answer #8 · answered by Jenny 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
No but you may have to end up putting a few coats of paint on.
2006-09-12 08:56:37 · answer #9 · answered by btyboo 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
usually not, but you should use at least 2 coats....depending on the paint quality, maybe more......use good paint.....
2006-09-12 08:59:31 · answer #10 · answered by Gerry 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋