I actually had the opportunity to walk a new building building recently that a member of my family is responsible for planning. It is now in the painting stages, and I can tell you, that something other than PVA sealer was used on the bare drywall, but may be considered just as notorious to some.
Just be aware, primer has a real emotional attachment to it on these boards. So tread...I mean spread, cautiously.
I guess it would really depend on the level of finish that your going over.
Theres proof that a quality fkat paint seals better than most pvas.
And clear sealers are also an option althoughi have never ran those on entire jobs.
If I was hired to make a new wall look its best(money not an issue), I would apply two coats of a high build primer, followed by 2 finish coats of paint.
I guess it comes down to what standards you're working toward then. If you're asking for an opinion, most of us say yes, prime it. There are a myriad of reasons for that. At the end of the day, it's your job, your money and your decision. Test it out for yourself and see which methods provide the desired results.
Happy painting!
Really depends what im painting. Some times yes some times no. If its a now i normally do diamond matte 2-3 coats. As it seems to actually seal the wall. Also for the price i get it at if i have to prime 2 coat finish, i might as well 3 coat diamond.
And skim coats get multi purpose I find that seals the best and slows the dry time on be topcoat to a nice even finish
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