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Question 1

Can I use a paint sprayer to apply primer? What are the benefits?

Accepted Answer

Yes! A paint sprayer saves you time and effort while covering large or uneven surfaces, ensuring a smooth, professional, and uniform finish with faster coverage. Use a paint sprayer to get your primer ready for your topcoat, making it easier for you to tackle trim, spindles, detailed furniture, and complex shapes where brushes struggle.

Question 2

Why should I prime a wall before painting?

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Priming your wall before painting offers many benefits, including better adhesion for a more uniform appearance, better sealing for a smooth and consistent topcoat on porous surfaces, improved color coverage with fewer coats, enhanced durability to resist cracking, peeling, and moisture damage, and a long-lasting finish. For more useful tips and helpful advice, read our guide on how to prime a wall.

Question 3

When would I choose a spray primer?

Accepted Answer

Spray primers are a convenient option when you need to reach tight spots, paint intricate details, or cover large, relatively smooth surfaces with speed and ease. Enjoy a smooth, even finish on cabinets, doors, and metal surfaces for a flawless finish without brush strokes or roller texture. We carry both liquid and spray primers to help you complete the job with confidence.

Question 4

I'm planning a bold color like red or black. Will a gray primer help with coverage?

Accepted Answer

Gray primer is the go-to choice for bold colors like red or black. The neutral gray base helps prevent the undertones of white primer from showing through, which can make reds look pinkish or blacks look washed out. Enjoy better coverage with fewer coats, and a true color finish that achieves your desired intensity. A a rule of thumb, use a dark gray primer for black or very dark colors, and a medium gray primer for red or bright, bold colors.

Question 5

What kind of primer should I use before painting?

Accepted Answer

The primer you should use depends on the surface and the type of paint you plan to use. A general-purpose primer works well on new drywall, allowing you to cover up previously painted surfaces with easy cleanup. However, you may need a specialty primer for certain situations, such as an oil-based primer for bare wood, a rust-inhibiting primer for metal, a stain-blocking primer for water stains, smoke damage, or strong odors, or a bonding primer for glossy surfaces. Your Home Depot store associate can help you find the right primer for your project.

Question 6

What are some of the best-selling primers?

Accepted Answer

One of our best-selling primers is the KILZ 2 ALL PURPOSE 1 gal. White Interior/Exterior Multi-Surface Primer, Sealer, and Stain Blocker. It's a consistent favorite among DIY enthusiasts and professionals alike, and we're confident you'll love it, too.

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KILZ 2 ALL PURPOSE 1 gal. White Primer, 16 OZ. Paint Cup and 2 in. Brush Combo

KILZKILZ 2 ALL PURPOSE 1 gal. White Interior/Exterior Multi-Surface Primer, Sealer, and Stain Blocker

KILZ13 oz. Mold & Mildew White Oil-Based Interior and Exterior Primer, Sealer and Stain-Blocker Aerosol

KILZUpshot 10 oz. White Overhead Oil-Based Interior Primer Spray Stain Sealer

ZinsserB-I-N 13 oz. White Shellac-Based Interior/Spot Exterior Primer and Sealer Spray

KILZOriginal 13 oz. White Oil-Based Interior and Exterior Primer, Sealer, and Stain Blocker Aerosol

KILZOriginal 5 gal. White Oil-Based Interior and Exterior Primer, Sealer, and Stain Blocker

Rust-Oleum Stops RustStops Rust 12 Oz. Light Gray Flat Automotive Primer Spray

Rust-Oleum Stops Rust12 oz. Flat White Clean Metal Primer Spray

KILZKILZ KLEAR 1 gal. Clear Interior/Exterior Multi-Surface Primer and Sealer

KILZKILZ KLEAR 5 gal. Clear Interior/Exterior Multi-Surface Primer and Sealer

Rust-Oleum Stops Rust12 oz. Flat Dark Gray Automotive Primer Spray

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