painting over bold colors: Make it Easy to Paint Over Bold Colors - 09/24/10 04:32 AM
Dear Creative Concepts:
Is it worth the money to buy "high hiding" primer or just do an extra coat or paint when painting over bold colors?
Sincerely,
Dreading to Paint

Dear Dreading:
I totally understand how you feel!  I've hesitated in the past to purchase a "special" primer -- but know that using paint primers can:
reduce surface preparation improve coverage block stains prevent peeling and make topcoating faster! Surfaces that are properly primed will attain the truest paint color in fewer coats.
Hmmm -- but is it REALLY worth the $$?  (I hate wasting time, but really hate wasting … (12 comments)