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No I can't use primer instead of paint. Because, Primers can also be used for dirty surfaces that for some reason, cannot be cleaned or before painting light colors over existing dark colors. Primers can usually be tinted to a close match with the color of the finishing paint.

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No. UV rays from the sun will fade and break down the primer within a year. Primer normally needs to be recoated with a top coat within two weeks of application. Otherwise, another coat of primer is required.

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Yes you can. As a mater of fact I once had a car that had nothing but primer on it for years. The only problem with it is that it is a little unattractive and can be a bit of a a cop magnet.

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You brush it, roller it or spray it. -Whichever method, you DO need primer if you want a good finish coat.

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No, it won't stick very well. However, a 100% acrylic paint will adhere very well to vinyl siding. Just insure that the paint you are using is no darker than the original color of the vinyl siding to avoid warpage.


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Can you use a grey primer then paint white?

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Can you paint over a latex high gloss paint with latex primer without sanding first?

You didn't mention whether you were using latex or oil based primer and paint, but generally the point of using primer is so that you can paint over it with any form of wall paint. Just read the label on your primer can to make sure it is compatible. On the other hand, if you wanted to paint the primer over the satin gloss, you need to sand the surface lightly to remove the sheen of the paint and provide a suitable surface for the primer to adhere properly.


Can acrylic paint be used to paint vinyl flooring?

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Can you use primer as a finish coat?

You don't specify on what material you are using the primer on.In either case primer is paint that is made to seal and bond to the material you are painting, which in turn helps the regulat paint to bond. You CAN use primer as a final coat but the primer won't give you the hardness that a paint will or the shine, but there is no reason that you can't use it. Depends on the look you want. Hope this helps


Is it necessary to use primer under interior wall paint?

It is not necessary to use a primer for interior walls, but using one helps with adhesion and smoothness of the paint.


Does your paint have a primer in it or do we have to purchase seperately?

It's always best (for the best quality) to paint with primer first, then your regular coat of paint. Let the primer dry sufficiently.


Can you use the primer as your primary main paint?

No you can not use primer as your paint because it has no sealing properites in it.


Behr paint with primer on cabinets?

Behr paint covers very well, but for only ten dollars more a gallon, you can get Behr's paint and primer in one. If you are covering a dark color, white, painting fresh drywall, wood, or any situation that requires primer, you can save a lot of time and money by using Behr's paint and primer in one. Behr paint can be mixed in a wide variety of colors, so you can get the exact color you want, with Behr's leading paint technology that gets a clear, rich color every time.


Can you use a grey primer then paint white?

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What to use over oil paint when using latex?

Preferably an oil-based primer. If oils are not available in your area, then a 100% acrylic primer will also work.


How does paint primer work?

Paint primer is essential for many projects. If primer is sprayed onto the surface before painting, it will allow the paint to better adhere and create an even surface.


Can you paint white paint on brown primer?

Yes, you can because brown primer isn't that dark of a color.


Do you have to paint over primer?

No