base primer for a latex paint?

Posted by on October 27, 2006, 11:56 am

What type of primer would i use if i am using a latex top coat
(interior walls) ?
Thanks in advance.

Posted by Doug Miller on October 27, 2006, 12:19 pm

kpwhite@nl.rogers.com wrote:

>What type of primer would i use if i am using a latex top coat
>(interior walls) ?

Doesn't matter. You can put a latex top coat over any type of primer. What you
need to be concerned about is what type of surface you're putting the *primer*
on. That might make a difference in what type of primer you need.

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Regards,
Doug Miller (alphageek at milmac dot com)

It's time to throw all their damned tea in the harbor again.

Posted by Norminn on October 27, 2006, 12:27 pm

kpwhite@nl.rogers.com wrote:

> What type of primer would i use if i am using a latex top coat
> (interior walls) ?
> Thanks in advance.
>

You don't usually need primer for previously painted wallboard. If new,
a latex primer specifically for new wallboard.

Posted by Joe on October 27, 2006, 10:48 pm

kpwhite@nl.rogers.com wrote:

> What type of primer would i use if i am using a latex top coat
> (interior walls) ?
> Thanks in advance.

Read the label on your your paint can. Since latex may stick poorly to
some glossy older painted surfaces, the manufacturer will make note of
this and recommend a particular primer. There are also adhesion
promoters for old work and difficult substrates that are worth checking
out. Take time to go to a real paint store and ask lots of questions.
Well worth your time and the prices usually aren't all that much higher
than a box store. HTH

Joe

Posted by NickySantoro on October 28, 2006, 10:15 am

On 27 Oct 2006 08:56:58 -0700, kpwhite@nl.rogers.com wrote:

>What type of primer would i use if i am using a latex top coat
>(interior walls) ?
>Thanks in advance.

New drywall? Previously painted surfaces?

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