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Paint vs. primer on newly textured walls Crabshell 12-05-2006
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Posted by Crabshell on December 5, 2006, 8:07 pm


My walls have just been textured with drywall compound. Can I paint
directly on the compound or do I need to use a primer first? I have plenty
of paint so the expense isn't an issue.

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Posted by Joseph Meehan on December 5, 2006, 8:19 pm


Crabshell wrote:
> My walls have just been textured with drywall compound. Can I paint
> directly on the compound or do I need to use a primer first? I have
> plenty of paint so the expense isn't an issue.

Well why not try a section and see what happens. If it looks good, and
there are no unusual problems you are not telling us about, you should be
able to go ahead.


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Joseph Meehan

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Posted by Stubby on December 5, 2006, 8:49 pm


Crabshell wrote:
> My walls have just been textured with drywall compound. Can I paint
> directly on the compound or do I need to use a primer first? I have plenty
> of paint so the expense isn't an issue.

We just removed wallpaper and the paste under it. Patched the dings,
cracks and gouges and on one wall applied some venier plaster. And some
of the walls were textured (swirls made with a brush). So, we had a
variety of surfaces to cope with. GF convinced me to apply a primer,
Zinser 1-2-3 with mold/mildew killer in it. Then we painted the large
room and it came out very nice. It concealed the various surfaces.

Applying the primer is another step and it takes time but I have to
admit she was right.

Posted by Edwin Pawlowski on December 5, 2006, 10:28 pm



> My walls have just been textured with drywall compound. Can I paint
> directly on the compound or do I need to use a primer first? I have
> plenty
> of paint so the expense isn't an issue.

Prime it. Makes for a better finish in the long run.



Posted by Lawrence on December 6, 2006, 9:22 am



Crabshell wrote:
> My walls have just been textured with drywall compound. Can I paint
> directly on the compound or do I need to use a primer first? I have plenty
> of paint so the expense isn't an issue.

I like to use an oil-based primer, that's me. The paint companies and
their experts will say something different however. They will tell you
that is not necessary to buy another product since the intended fiish
coat will act as an excellent primer.

The only reason they even stock primers and oils is because old dudes
like me keep asking for it. I have to think you can have good results
either way. You may be able to produce a marginally better, more
durable, finish with a dedicated primer but it usually OK to skip it.


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