{"id":5784,"date":"2011-03-25T07:00:03","date_gmt":"2011-03-25T11:00:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.casartcoverings.com\/casartblog\/?p=5784"},"modified":"2022-07-15T17:24:48","modified_gmt":"2022-07-15T21:24:48","slug":"paint-primer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.casartcoverings.com\/casartblog\/paint-primer\/","title":{"rendered":"Paint Primer"},"content":{"rendered":"

Now that we’re into sprucing up for spring, here’s a short primer on paint primer and products.<\/p>\n

Color<\/strong>-If selling your home, stick to neutrals.\u00a0 If just freshening, paint whatever appeals to you.\u00a0 Always apply good sized paint samples on different walls in the same room and critique at different times of the day as natural and artificial light will affect the hue.<\/p>\n

Quantity<\/strong>-Approximately one gallon covers 350 square feet.\u00a0 The color you are painting over will determine coverage.\u00a0 Prepare dark walls with a tinted primer.<\/p>\n

Type<\/strong>-Latex paints are water-based with acrylic binders and do not contain any latex.\u00a0 Those with 100% acrylic binders are preferred to vinyl acrylic for better durability and easy to work with, easy to clean up.\u00a0 Eco-friendly paints are low or no-VOC (volatile organic compounds) products and are better for your lungs and the ozone.\u00a0 They are as durable and washable as regular latex paints.<\/p>\n

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Primers<\/strong>-The quality of most paints today means that prepping with primer is often unnecessary.\u00a0 The finished product depends on the preparation so be sure walls are clean and smooth for best results.\u00a0 Paint will soak into the surface of an unprimed drywall or wood.\u00a0 Metal, tile and glass, as well as stained surfaces should be primed.<\/p>\n

Finishes<\/strong><\/p>\n