Choosing the Right Interior Primer for Your Project

Choosing the Right Interior Primer for your Painting Project

Choosing the Right Interior Primer for Your Project

Interior latex primers can provide reduced odor and off-gassing and may be preferred over oil primers, depending on the surface and susceptibility to odor.

Drywall Primer: These are actually “sealers” that encase bare drywall and give the top finish coat a smooth surface and uniform finish.

Latex Enamel Undercoat: Use before painting with semi-gloss and gloss paint to ensure uniform finish and gloss. Light sanding is recommended to help with paint application and prevent “sagging” and “flashing”.

Bonding Primer: Formulated for slippery surfaces like tile, laminate and glass. Sand the surface first with 220 grit aluminum oxide sandpaper.

Concrete Primer: Use to smooth out porous concrete surfaces.

Stain-blocking Primer: Great for blocking bleed-through from dirt, smoke, wood sap/tannin, and water. Both oil and latex are available, but oil is best for blocking water.

Vapor Barrier Primer: Recommended in areas such as bathrooms and kitchens that trap moisture.

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