Primer BasicsYou would never apply paint directly to your car's metal or fiberglass surface, right? It's a simple concept-primer sticks to metal and paint sticks to primer. The primer coat seals the ...

Q: I am planning to paint the living room and recently found out that it’s recommended to use a primer before painting. What is paint primer, is it really necessary, and how long does primer take to ...

Your primer coat is really important when painting new dry wall, as it preps the surface of the walls and ceiling to improve the paint's adhesion and coverage. But how many coats of primer do you need ...

Spackling and primer in one features nanotechnology to create professional-looking results in one step, eliminating the need to prime before painting ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- 3M today ...

TACOMA, Wash. — A good exterior paint job should last about seven years, say painting professionals. But most homeowners want to change the exterior color of their home long before the paint wears ...

Applying a coat of primer before painting can seem like a waste of time to any DIYer in a hurry, especially since many paints come with primer formulated into them. However, in some situations, not ...

A little paint, a lot of patience and ... poof! Your home has an entirely new look and feel. All it takes is a few gallons of paint and a handful of other inexpensive tools. "Painting is becoming the ...