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In the best of all possible worlds, YES. If you are doing new construction yourself, then a primer coat before installation of trim & cabinetry is fantastic. Wish more of the "pros" where that conscientious.

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So you seal it to be able to paint it properly. If you don't do this, all the seams and mud lines will show up through the paint.

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Yes. it is necessary to prime it.

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Do you prime new drywall before putting on orange peel texture?

yes If you dont prime new drywall, then there is a chance that the orange peel texture maynot cover all unpainted surfaces and you may have to repaint due to the obsorbtion of the paint in the drywall. It also helps seal the surface of the new drywall and makes for a better and more uniform finish.


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No, the prime coat can go on anytime.


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Once the drywall has been applied it is time to prime why is the compound from the drywall coming off?

Hello! Just a couple of guesses as to why the drywall compound is coming off the drywall while you are attempting to prime: First, is the compound totally cured; that is, is it hard and dry? Second, are you using a primer that is specifically designed for new drywall? Lastly, maybe too much paint, or even overworking the paint could saturate the compound, turning it back into a wet goop.


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Can I use leftover new drywall primer to prime previously painted walls?

Yes, you can use it....but what are you trying to do? The drywall primer is specifically designed to seal the drywall and make the surface uniform. You will not get any benefit from using it on top of a finish coat except for using it as a base coat for changing colors.


Do you need to seal a ceiling before painting it?

It all depends on the ceiling. If it is newly installed sheetrock than it must be primed prior to painting. You should also prime before painting over any discolored or an extremely dark colored ceiling especially if you plan on painting a light or neutral color.


What type of primer to use on a new drywall?

Regular drywall primer.


Does new wood have to age before painting?

No if you get new wood you do not have to wait to paint it


Is it necessary to prime new drywall?

You don't have to , buti f it makes you feel more secure go ahead, it won't hurt.


What type of primer used on new drywall?

"Drywall primer" -Yes, -it's called exactly that -right on the can !


What causes white latex paint to turn yellow when painted on new drywall?

The drywall wasn't primed properly.