Paint & primer

Posted by KC on October 27, 2008, 10:45 pm

Behr has a product that they call "Premium Plus Ultra", which is a
paint & primer combination. Has anyone had any experience with a
combination product like that? It runs a couple of bucks higher than
regular paint, but is a good deal if you have to buy a can of primer
anyway. Well, a "good deal" only if it really works which is why I'm
asking.

KC

Posted by benick on October 27, 2008, 11:33 pm

> Behr has a product that they call "Premium Plus Ultra", which is a
> paint & primer combination. Has anyone had any experience with a
> combination product like that? It runs a couple of bucks higher than
> regular paint, but is a good deal if you have to buy a can of primer
> anyway. Well, a "good deal" only if it really works which is why I'm
> asking.
> KC

Nope never tried it...Proper prep work and primer are the most important
part in how long a paint job lasts so why chance it. If color is important
get the primer tinted to help cover in fewer coats , especially if it's a
dark color you're using....Don't fix what ain't broke...Good luck.....

Posted by ransley on October 28, 2008, 2:25 pm

> Behr has a product that they call "Premium Plus Ultra", which is a
> paint & primer combination. Has anyone had any experience with a
> combination product like that? =A0It runs a couple of bucks higher than
> regular paint, but is a good deal if you have to buy a can of primer
> anyway. =A0Well, a "good deal" only if it really works which is why I'm
> asking.
> KC

Im sure it still requires-states, 2 coats, so it costs more.

Posted by KC on October 28, 2008, 7:54 pm

> > Behr has a product that they call "Premium Plus Ultra", which is a
> > paint & primer combination. Has anyone had any experience with a
> > combination product like that? =A0It runs a couple of bucks higher than
> > regular paint, but is a good deal if you have to buy a can of primer
> > anyway. =A0Well, a "good deal" only if it really works which is why I'm
> > asking.
> > KC

> Im sure it still requires-states, 2 coats, so it costs more.

Yep, you're right. I took my magnifying glass and read the extremely
fine print. It says apply one coat to act as a primer, followed by
another coat as a top coat. Another "gotcha" for the unsuspecting
public.

KC

Posted by Bonnett Decorating on October 28, 2008, 4:07 pm

wrote:

>Behr has a product that they call "Premium Plus Ultra", which is a
>paint & primer combination. Has anyone had any experience with a
>combination product like that? It runs a couple of bucks higher than
>regular paint, but is a good deal if you have to buy a can of primer
>anyway. Well, a "good deal" only if it really works which is why I'm
>asking.
>KC

Primer paint and top coat paint have very different properties for
very different reasons. I suspect that since Behr largely sold into a
homeowner market at HD, this is more of a marketing ploy than anything
else.
FWIW
YMMV

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