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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.

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Jason@API
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.
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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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