Questions and Answers for BEHR 5 Gal. White Acrylic Interior Drywall Plus Primer and Sealer

A:  Hi Marco, thank you for your question. If spraying, we recommend using an airless sprayer with a .015-.019" tip. You can thin with up to 8 oz. of water per gallon. Have a great day! -Giovanna

A:  Hi George, thank you for your question. Yes, the primer can be used on acoustical ceiling tiles. The surface should be sound, clean, and dry. Have a great day! -Giovanna

A:  Hi Lisa, thank you for your question. Yes, we recommend cleaning the walls to remove the sanding dust after sanding. Have a great day! -Giovanna

A:  Hi Simplyme. Thank you for your question. Once the walls are clean and fully dry, I recommend priming with our Multi-Surface Primer No. 436. It can be used over the plaster and joint compound on the kitchen walls and topcoated with your choice of paint. Have a great day! -Joni

A:  Hi Jeff. Thank you for your question. Yes, our Ultra Scuff Defense Paint can be applied over our Drywall Plus Primer if you use a lower sheen like flat or eggshell. Higher sheens aren't recommended over our Drywall Plus Primer as it may cause the finish to be uneven. So if you plan on painting with a satin or semi-gloss, I recommend priming with something like our Multi-Surface Primer No. 436 instead. Good luck with your project! -Joni

A:  Hi there, thank you for writing in. While our Drywall Plus Primer can be used over previously painted surfaces, I wouldn't recommend it on plaster due to the higher pH levels typically found in that substrate. Also, the primer isn't recommended for higher sheens such as satin. It would be best to use our pH resistant and high-hide Multi-Surface Primer and Sealer No 436 for your entire project. -Michael

A:  Hi Paula, thank you for writing in. While I wouldn't recommend our Drywall Primer for new plaster, we do have our Multi-Surface Primer and Sealer No 436 that would work well. This is a great product that can resist the higher pH levels typically found in new plaster. You'll also want to ensure the surface is completely dry by taping a 1 sqft. of clear polyethylene plastic film to the ceiling. If water droplets are visible on the underside of the film after 24 hours, the plaster is still too wet to coat. -Michael

A:  Hi Lind - Thank you for your questions. Our Drywall Plus Primer & Sealer can be applied over a semi-gloss paint, however, we recommend topcoating this product will low sheens only (like flat, matte, or eggshell). I recommend checking out our Kitchen, Bath & Trim Primer instead which can also be used on top of semi-gloss paint and topcoated with glossier sheens. Best - Sara

A:  No this product is used to seal new drywall so it doesn’t absorb your paint

A:  Hi Nannie, thank you for your question. Yes, you can use flat paint over satin. The surface should be clean and dry. If the Marquee Satin Paint was applied over 30 days ago (has fully cured), we also recommend scuff sanding the surface to promote adhesion before repainting. Have a great day! -Giovanna

A:  Hi JoeBoyk. Thanks for writing in with your question. I'm sorry you weren't able to get the primer tinted. Although our Drywall Plus Primer & Sealer can't be tinted to a regular color like a paint, it can be tinted to a gray or pale version of the color of your topcoat of paint to help the paint cover better. If you have any other questions regarding this, please feel free to reach out to our Customer Care team directly. Our team is happy to help you! -Joni