5 Gallon - Advanced Hide and Coverage - Primers - The Home Depot

Question 1

Should I use a brush or a sprayer to apply primer?

Accepted Answer

While rollers are great for larger areas, brushes are best for tackling smaller areas and corners and achieving a more precise application. Sprayers are also an option, especially for large projects, requiring careful handling and proper ventilation.

Question 2

Why should I use a primer if I'm painting over existing paint?

Accepted Answer

Using primer over old paint might seem like extra work, but it can actually make painting easier and look better in the end. Primer helps seal the previous paint, preventing the new paint from bleeding through and creating an uneven finish. It also provides a consistent surface for the new paint to adhere to, ensuring smooth coverage and preventing uneven color patches.

Question 3

What color should my primer be?

Accepted Answer

You can choose from gray, beige / cream, or white.

Question 4

What primer can I use on top of paint?

Accepted Answer

If you're painting over an existing layer of paint, you can use a "bonding primer" or "adhesion primer." This primer will help the new paint adhere to the old paint, preventing peeling or chipping.

Question 5

What are the top paint primer brands?

Accepted Answer

We carry a wide range of top-rated primer brands, including PPG, SPEEDHIDE, and more.

5 Gallon Advanced Hide and Coverage Primers

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Brand

Price

Primer Purpose

Container Size

Base Material

Paint/Stain Features

Application Method

Color Family

PPGSEAL GRIP Gripper 5 gal.​ White Interior/​Exterior Acrylic Primer Sealer

MaxPrime 5 gal.​ Base 1 Flat Interior Primer

MaxPrime 5 gal.​ PPG1025-​1 Commercial White Flat Interior Primer

SPEEDHIDEMaxPrime 5 gal.​ PPG1017-​1 Touchable Flat Interior Primer

SPEEDHIDEMaxPrime 5 gal.​ PPG1122-​2 Lime Wash Flat Interior Primer

PPGSpeedhide Zero Pretinted

SPEEDHIDEMaxPrime 5 gal.​ PPG0993-​3 Gosling Gray Interior Primer

SPEEDHIDEMaxPrime 5 gal.​ PPG1242-​2 Touch Of Blue Flat Interior Primer

SPEEDHIDEMaxPrime 5 gal.​ PPG1043-​2 Moondance Flat Interior Primer

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PPGSEAL GRIP Gripper 5 gal. White Interior/Exterior Acrylic Primer Sealer

MaxPrime 5 gal. Base 1 Flat Interior Primer

MaxPrime 5 gal. PPG1025-1 Commercial White Flat Interior Primer

SPEEDHIDEMaxPrime 5 gal. PPG1017-1 Touchable Flat Interior Primer

SPEEDHIDEMaxPrime 5 gal. PPG1122-2 Lime Wash Flat Interior Primer

SPEEDHIDEMaxPrime 5 gal. PPG0993-3 Gosling Gray Interior Primer

SPEEDHIDEMaxPrime 5 gal. PPG1242-2 Touch Of Blue Flat Interior Primer

SPEEDHIDEMaxPrime 5 gal. PPG1043-2 Moondance Flat Interior Primer