By Sherwin Williams
To get a great-looking finish coat and the beautiful, long-lasting results you expect, take the time to ensure that the surface to be painted is clean, dry and smooth and coated with the correct primer.
Your neighborhood Sherwin-Williams paint expert can provide additional advice about which PrepRite® primer is right for your project.
And remember, we also carry all the tools you'll need for surface preparation - such as ladders, wire brushes, paint scrapers, putty knives, wood filler and spackling paste - to prepare a surface for painting.
Surface Preparation
Preparation. It's the key to good-looking, long-lasting results. A properly prepared surface is clean, solid and dry, without cracks and imperfections.
Warning! Removal of old paint by sanding, scraping or other means may generate dust or fumes that contain lead. Exposure to lead dust or fumes may cause brain damage or other adverse health effects, especially in children or pregnant women. Controlling exposure to lead or other hazardous substances requires the use of proper protective equipment, such as a properly fitted respirator (NIOSH approved) and proper containment and cleanup. For more information, call (in the U.S.) the National Lead Information Center at 1-800-424-LEAD or contact your local health authority.
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Surface Type |
Preparation Steps |
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Bare Wood |
•· Fill nail holes, joints and cracks with patching paste. •· Sand smooth and remove sanding dust with a tack cloth. •· Prime all bare wood and patched areas with a PrepRite® Primer. |
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New Plaster Walls |
•· These must be clean and completely cured. •· Textured or swirl types and soft, porous or powdery plaster must be: |
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New Drywall |
•· Panels must be securely nailed or glued in place. •· All panel joints must be taped and filled before painting. •· When joint cement and/or patching materials are thoroughly dry, sand smooth, wipe away dust, then prime. |
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Wallpaper |
•· Always remove wallpaper before painting. Use a chemical wallpaper remover or rent a steamer, if necessary. •· Once the paper is removed, wash off old adhesive. Rinse with water and allow the wall to dry before priming. |
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Previously Painted Surfaces |
•· Wash off dirt, grease, soap and oil buildup with the appropriate cleaner. Rinse thoroughly. •· Remove loose paint and powdery substances. •· Patch holes and cracks with spackling or patching compound. Allow to dry, then sand smooth. •· For glossy or nonporous surfaces, lightly sand to a dull finish or use an abrasive cleanser. •· Remove sanding dust or cleanser residue. •· Make sure to prime all bare areas prior to applying topcoat. (Avoid "spot priming," which can result in a nonuniform appearance between primed and non-primed areas.) |
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Masonry, Concrete, Cement, Block |
•· All new surfaces must be cured according to the supplier's recommendations- usually about 30 days. •· Remove all form release and curing agents. •· Rough surfaces can be filled to provide a smooth surface. •· If painting cannot wait 30 days, allow the surface to cure 7 days and prime the surface with PrepRite® Masonry Primer. |
Priming
To get a great-looking finish coat and the beautiful, long-lasting results you expect, be sure to properly apply primer to the surfaces you plan to paint.
Sherwin-Williams primers are formulated to solve typical painting problems while helping to make your finish coat smooth and uniform:
•· Covers stains and discoloration
•· Blocks out odors
•· Anchors the finish coat so it "sticks" better
•· Ensures a rich shine for enamels
•· Hides surface marks and darker colors
•· Fills and levels out uneven surfaces
•· Seals porous surfaces
Sherwin-Williams make it easy to choose the right primer. Our PrepRite® Classic Interior Latex Primer is perfect for most home painting projects. It goes on easy, dries fast and provides the best coverage on a variety of new or previously painted surfaces, such as wood, plaster and drywall.
Your neighborhood Sherwin-Williams paint expert can provide additional advice about which PrepRite® primer is right for your project.
Color Prime® System
You can get the best topcoat color results for many bold, deep, vivid or transparent hues by using Sherwin-Williams Color Prime® System of gray-shaded primers.
How it Works
Primer tinted to the right shade of gray creates the ideal balance of light absorption and light reflection. The Color Prime® System (patent pending) has been designed to achieve better hide, more uniform color and less streaking. It requires fewer coats of finish and provides improved touch-up - saving time, material and money.
Sherwin-Williams color samples are coded (P1 through P6) to tell you which shade of gray your primer should be tinted.
Your neighborhood Sherwin-Williams paint expert can provide additional advice about whether the Sherwin-Williams Color Prime System is right for your project.
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