what happens when you mix paint with primer?

Answer 1

Not a lot. Thicker more opaque paint. But the purpose of primer is to create a mat surface for paint to adhere to, mixing the two kind of defeats the purpose!

Answer 2

Paint With Primer Mixed In

Answer 3

I always use a mix of paint and primer paint....REASON-> My primer paint and paint combo are used for the white ceiling color. However, it's also used for the base/primer paint for colored (tinted) paint for the walls. It makes things more cost effective, due to being on a SS Disability Pension. I like to keep the place up. But, there's just no "extra" money per say, to have multiple of any items. Especially, when I have to consolidate....DETAILS-> When I paint anything, it has to be anywhere from Satin to High Gloss for various reasons. This is a personal thing -> I have no use for flat and eggshell. When I paint, I want the job to be as durable after completion. In other words. With the shinier surface, it's easier to clean than flat and/or eggshell. The easiest way to explain my formula of mixing, then I'll give you the reasoning. If I'm mixing 4 gallons of primer paint. I use 3 gallons primer paint to 1 gallon of semi-gloss (or high gloss, depending on what brightness I need. When this well mixed formula used on the ceiling, ends up being a satin to (slightly) semi-gloss finish. Then ceilings are complete and have some sheen to them. Remember, the lighter or whiter you paint the room. The more your lighting is effective in all rooms. Again, this help to reduce intensity (wattage) use to light the room effectively. Hence, you save $ on bulbs (I used over 90% fluorescent bulbs throughout the house). You save electric as well. And I still have a great variety of paint schemes. Often I use the two-tone effect in a room. Upper wall (about 2/3) is a bright color. Lower color (about 1/3) is a little darker. Then things like chair rails, door molding, window molding, and baseboards are painted even darker for contrast. So, you get a nice effect. But, with the upper wall color on the top 2/3 is light and the ceiling white, and with a little sheen. You still end up with bright cheerier room.

To address some the comments and concerns from other folks. I bring up a few key areas. ->Tinting or not to tint? For the ceiling, I tint nothing. And when mixing the 4th gallon (paint) to the primer. Makes sure it's at least basic white (most often listed as just plain --->White. However, since I'm looking for as full brightness as possible. Going to "bright white or ultra white" paint helps out even more. Remember, primer paints, regardless of brand, are usually white flat (sometimes slightly eggshell).finishes. Also, when purchasing the primer (same for the paint), make sure it says "Base 1". This is a uniform term used on all brands. Base 1 will guarantee that pure white or brighter white will stay that way. Early in my years I purchased (due to not paying full attention) a gallon of "Antique" white for a primer mixture. What a nightmare! The end result was a white with a grayish tinged primer paint mixture. So pay close attention to the very bottom. It'll tell you the base # and the various white color schemes. Whether you use similar to what I use or not. However, when going to the home improvement type stores, or stores like Walmart or Sears. If you decide on a color swatch you like. Depending on the "guaranteed" tone you want. You may "have to" use whatever the paint company Base # the list for mixing. And the stores themselves mandate (no choices) you use a certain base. This issue is important to making sure the paint is right on target for the tone you want. This guarantees the store doesn't get a customers (in large volumes) the tone they want. Even if they get paint and base # correct. There's still customers who will not like the results. And, they don't have to purchase it. This why you see the discount section of the paint departments paint. You will see a tinted color of paint on the shelf for as little as 25% of the original price. And by the way, this also a good location to look at, if you're on a tight budget (and open-minded) to various colors. You can save a lot of $.

On a final note -> Mixing/Stirring of the paint is of the utmost importance. Don't give a quick stir, and start painting. In fact, if you have a drill (corded or cordless), you can attach a stirring rod to it. This will give you a 100% mixing of the paint. Also, If you do this. It will save you a lot of strain on arms and hands. Those mixing sticks are OK. But, they take a lot more muscle and time. And still not get the paint thoroughly mixed.

As a footnote: I always tend to have lengthy advice inputs. But feel you will get a more detail and informative facts. By doing this, you often get bits and pieces that maybe you weren't aware of before.

Good Luck...feel free to email me here at Yahoo, if you have further questions or need additional assistance.

Greg (Sorkia) or [e-mail]

Answer 4

As long as you are not mixing oil with water you'll just end up with a tinted primer.

Answer 5

Really depends on what type of paint with what type of primer.

Pretty much though you'll end up with tinted primer.

Answer 6

i just makes the paint lighter, sort of like mixing the paint with white paint.

Answer 7

depends on the vehicular base of the two. I they are compatible it will just pollute your paint. If they are not compatible who knows; a gummy mess will probably result.

Answer 8

Hello,,the color changers of america show up at your doorstep and demand more attention to instructions?