Firetect - Primers - The Home Depot

Question 1

What size primer should I buy for my project?

Accepted Answer

The right amount of primer for your project depends on the area you need to cover and how many coats you need. For smaller touch-ups or craft projects, you may only need a quart or even a pint to get the job done. For larger rooms or multiple projects, a 1-gallon or larger container ensures you have enough primer to complete your project without running out.

Question 2

How do I choose the right primer color?

Accepted Answer

The right primer color depends on your final paint color and the condition of the surface. We carry a wide variety of primer colors, including black, clear, and white to help you find the one most compatible with your project.

Question 3

Can I use a primer instead of paint?

Accepted Answer

There are situations where you can use a primer instead of paint. Primer alone is often enough when you need temporary coverage before construction is complete, when you are covering utility spaces where appearance doesn't matter, or when you are using a primer-paint combo product. However, primer without paint leaves a porous surface that can absorb dirt and moisture, leaving you with a flat and unfinished result that can chalk or wear down over time. When you want color, protection, and a washable finish, always include paint as part of your process.

Question 4

Which Firetect primers are the top rated?

Accepted Answer

The WT-102 1 gal. White Flat Latex Intumescent Fireproofing Flame Retardant Paint Coating for Wood is one of our top-rated Firetect primers. There's no better choice when you need to get the job done right.

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FiretectWT-​102 5 gal.​ White Flat Latex Intumescent Fireproofing Flame Retardant Paint Coating for Wood

FiretectWT-​102 1 gal.​ White Flat Latex Intumescent Fireproofing Flame Retardant Paint Coating for Wood

FiretectWT-​102 5 gal.​ Black Flat Latex Intumescent Fireproofing Flame Retardant Paint Coating for Wood

FiretectFire-​Poof 5 gal.​ Clear Interior Fireproofing Flame Retardant Liquid Spray for Fabric and Raw Wood

FiretectWT-​103 5 gal.​ Clear Matte Latex Interior Intumescent Fireproofing Flame Retardant Coating for Wood

FiretectFR-​10 5 gal.​ Clear Semi-​Gloss Interior Fireproofing Flame Retardant Coating for Wood

FiretectFire-​Safe 1 gal.​ Clear Interior Fireproofing Flame Retardant Liquid Spray for Hay and Straw

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FiretectWT-102 5 gal. White Flat Latex Intumescent Fireproofing Flame Retardant Paint Coating for Wood

FiretectWT-102 1 gal. White Flat Latex Intumescent Fireproofing Flame Retardant Paint Coating for Wood

FiretectWT-102 5 gal. Black Flat Latex Intumescent Fireproofing Flame Retardant Paint Coating for Wood

FiretectFire-Poof 5 gal. Clear Interior Fireproofing Flame Retardant Liquid Spray for Fabric and Raw Wood

FiretectWT-103 5 gal. Clear Matte Latex Interior Intumescent Fireproofing Flame Retardant Coating for Wood

FiretectFR-10 5 gal. Clear Semi-Gloss Interior Fireproofing Flame Retardant Coating for Wood

FiretectFire-Safe 1 gal. Clear Interior Fireproofing Flame Retardant Liquid Spray for Hay and Straw