[Grimmleafer]

I have just had my basement ceilings finished with a knockdown texture. It was not primed beforehand. So, I now have to prime and paint. I went to 3 different paint stores and could not get a consistent answer as to the type of primer I need to use, being either oil or latex based. I was told a latex based will make the texture run and drip to the floor. Other place told me latex was fine so I am really confused and want to do it right. I believe the ceiling was done with a normal drywall mud just watered down a bit. Any help would really be appreciated.

Thanks again,

 

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Latex Primer will work. PrepRite 200 or 400 by Sherwin Williams will be a good match.

Most latex primers will be sufficient for a ceiling.

was told a latex based will make the texture run and drip to the floor.

Never heard such a thing and I have done many New Construction (drywall applications) with latex primer. Now, the only place I would consider an oil primer on new ceiling drywall is in a shower.


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[Purdygirl]

In case you're waiting around for a second opinion, here it is. Latex primer will be totally fine, I can't imagine using an oil base primer on drywall texture unless there was some crazy condition..

 

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Or if it was popcorn and older But Bin is King in my book

 

[Rich]

Hey Tim...throw them the link about popcorn and primers! I'd do it, but.....well, you da' link meister!

 

[DW Custom Painting]

In case you're waiting around for a second opinion, here it is. Latex primer will be totally fine, I can't imagine using an oil base primer on drywall texture unless there was some crazy condition..

I'm with you:thumbup:

 

[timhag]

Hey Tim...throw them the link about popcorn and primers! I'd do it, but.....well, you da' link meister!

As requested, http://www.painttalk.com/showthread.php?t=1318&highlight=popcorn

 

[timhag]

I have just had my basement ceilings finished with a knockdown texture. It was not primed beforehand. So, I now have to prime and paint. I went to 3 different paint stores and could not get a consistent answer as to the type of primer I need to use, being either oil or latex based. I was told a latex based will make the texture run and drip to the floor. Other place told me latex was fine so I am really confused and want to do it right. I believe the ceiling was done with a normal drywall mud just watered down a bit. Any help would really be appreciated.

Thanks again,

Are you sure you are a painter???????

 

[Grimmleafer]

Thanks for all the help. It is really appreciated. I used the latex and it worked great.