Do I need primer to paint kitchen walls?

Answer 1

First, not only should you prime the walls, but you should degrease them first. The best product to use is liquid TSP. Don't use the powder that you have to mix, as it is toxic and a lot of hassle. Plus you won't have to rinse the liquid kind but will have to rinse the powder mix.

Once you've done that, use an oil-based primer. I always suggest oil based, as you don't always know what kind of paint was there first. If it is oil paint, latex won't stick to it but will stick to oil based primer. Paint the walls with two coats and I highly suggest you invest in kitchen and bathroom paint... it's easy to wash, not too shiny (like semi gloss or gloss paint) and you can get it in any color you can get other paint in. The big plus is that it won't get moldy or mildewy...which is very important in a kitchen.

If you are planning on painting with red, yellow or blue colors, use a primer that has been tinted so you won't have to put more than 2 coats of paint...

Happy decorating!

Answer 2

It's very important to thoroughly clean any surface before painting. If the walls are dirty, the paint will not adhere and you'll just be painting again soon.

Use a solution of warm water and a dab of dish soap. Clean walls with a damp sponge, but do not get the sponge too wet or this will leave excess moisture in the walls, which will increase the drying time for the paint.

Using semi-gloss paint, no primer is required.

Answer 3

that would depend on many things? if you have OIL paint on the wall now and you are going to use a water or latex base paint you should prime. if you are going from a dark to a light or to a deep color like RED - you should also prime but with a colored primer. take to the paint dudes and tell them what is on your walls now and they can better guide you. In the kitchen, you will want to wash the walls to get them clean before you do anything.

Answer 4

Latex paint pretty much makes its own primer. Just wash the walls and go for it. You will need two coats if the color is way differant.

Answer 5

If walls are in good condition and not peeling.-- no.

If you are changing colors--then primer would be the best thing to do...

most use latex since its an easy base to clean up---water base--

remember--primer is more important than the paint..

better the primer--better the job...........

Answer 6

You should always use a primer it helps the walls look better and stay on longer

Answer 7

Yes, primer is always needed.

Have a lovely rest of the evening. Good luck with your painting.

Answer 8

Definitely. Before you prime it, clean it with a product used for degreasing. If the current paint is not flat paint, you need to sand it after degreasing.

Answer 9

All good answers above. Remember, most of the success in painting is a result of good preparation.

Answer 10

No, but you will get better coverage and it will go on much easier if you use a high hiding primer.