Priming is essential for better adhesion, sheen uniformity, mildew control and durability. Select a top quality exterior primer and tint it to the color of your choice. Primer is the first coat applied to a surface. Primers have three purposes: Seal the surface, block stains, and be able to accept the protective paint coating. Each coat of paint from the first to last, must adhere to the surface on which it is painted. Each coat must provide “tooth” or surface to which each succeeding coat can bond. The first coat must have enough binder to get absorbed into, or stick to the material being painted with enough binder to accept the paint. Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions.
Primers are useful even for a simple color change. When covering an existing color with another color, painting without priming can produce a color that presents as a slightly different shade than the color selected. Primers should be tinted to the approximate finish color. When using a deep tone, a tinted primer won’t reduce the number of finish coats required, but will help the aesthetics through proper paint coverage. There are many brands and types of primers. Choose the one that is right for your job.
Odor Killing Primer
Need to get rid of dog smell or other unpleasant indoor odors? This product will help. Zinsser Odor Killing Primer permanently seals in existing odors. Use it on wood floors, cabinets, walls, ceilings, plaster, masonry, etc. This water based, low odor primer applies white and dries in 45 minutes to a clear low sheen finish.
Zinsser Odor Killing Primer is an interior water based primer, sealer and stain blocker offering the performance of traditional oil and shellac based primers. It tackles difficult stains including heavy water damage, rust, smoke, nicotine, grease, tannin, felt marker, pet stains and more.
Kilz Restoration Primer
KILZ Restoration primer is an interior water based primer, sealer and stain blocker offering the performance of traditional oil and shellac based primers. It tackles tough stains including heavy water damage, rust, smoke, nicotine, grease, tannin, felt marker, pet stains and more.
KILZ Restoration also seals persistent pet, food and smoke odors. Use on interior surfaces including drywall, woodwork, plaster, masonry, brick, painted metal, ceramic tile, glass and most other glossy surfaces. Topcoat of paint should be applied to the cured primer. Use it to block odors from subfloor when replacing carpet or wood flooring.
Zinsser Primers
Attack stubborn stains and block them quickly and easily. Zinsser primers solve painting challenges with ease. Designed with homeowners and contractors in mind, these heavy-duty primers work in the high-demand areas of residential, industrial or commercial settings. The coatings resist abrasion and corrosion with fast-drying, durable finishes.
Priming
Primers are important. Knowing and understanding what each different primer does gets you the best painting results. Choosing the correct primer depends on the surface material, the surface condition, what you are trying to achieve, and the final look. Primer prepares and seals painted or unpainted surfaces. It helps paint adhere much better than if paint alone were used. In many instances, primer must be used before painting. Primer affects the longevity, durability and success of a paint job. Because the surface has been properly prepared, paint goes on smoother, spreads better, and protects the item being painted.