Hello all I was talking to my local SW dealer about my issue of the bad plaster. He suggested to sand down the really rough spots and prime the entire wall with a high build primer. He mentioned that I could use a thick 3/4" nap roller to apply the high build primer even though they are usually put on with a sprayer. I tried a small area that was really bad and with a good sanding and regular primer it looks a lot better. I think the high build would look even better if I can apply it correctly with a roller. My first question would be has anyone ever applied a high build primer with a roller and if so do you have any suggestions? Second is does anyone have a primer they would suggest to cover a dark plum semi smooth wall to be painted in a light blue? Kilz Oil, latex, Zinser? SW?
Which primer to use, high build? oil? Kilz vs. Zinser?
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I'm a huge fan of Zinser oil primer/cover stain. I have always used it and have had the best results with it.
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Kilz is my friend but I got some really awesome primer from Sherwin Williams. Don't ask me the name of it, cause I can remember but I can look the next time I am out in my garage.
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Also going with a tinted primer for your color was very well. I have used a few times and have had pretty good luck with it.
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123 is way more economical though. no build however. for build try the xim peel bond, your SW should stock it.
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ditto
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Oh no I know there is no peeling issue. Thats not why I would use peelbond. I would use the stuff because a) its bulletproof, and b) it builds like no other. Will really smooth things out. But seal the bare spots first because otherwise it will soak in there. You really just want a nice, thick surfacing coat. Since peelbond is clear, have your SW tint it a light grey. If they like you enough they should do it.
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and I am talking about the XIM PeelBOND not the cheaper, Zinsser, non-building PeelStop
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I dont think so. I will look tomorrow.
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for deep color changes....why buy primer and paint?
Ben Moore Aura will do it all in one step. (self priming)
Ben Moore Aura will do it all in one step. (self priming)
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I don't think that having a primer mixed in with my paint would go over to well. Although I can't say much since I have never used the primer/paint mix.
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no its not primer mixed with paint. its self priming paint. kind of like stain isn't just waterter-down paint.
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Kilz, Zinsser, and SW, all have several primerstoolman said:
Original Kilz is an oil-based stain sealer, and the only product Kilz makes that doesn't stink on ice
Avoid the latex peelers...uh...I mean primers, at all costs
Zinsser makes some excellent primers, but pretty much labels them all as good for just about anything
This is not true, as each primer is better at something than the others
SW, like BM, also has more than one line of primers, and more than one primer in each line
The popular premium lines (Prep-Rite, Fresh Start) also are a bit over-sold by marketing, so you can't just be a can reader with the apps on these either
As you are going from plum to blue, there's no need for a nuclear stain blocker here...it's doesn't have to be "white" before you apply paint
Any quality acrylic you have open should be fine
If you don't have any open, the various products to choose from would be:
Kilz....none
Zinsser...123
SW...Prep Rite
BM...Fresh Start
All would be interior "latex" (acrylic)
This is for your own house isn't it?
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I can certainly second this one
Rather than 1 coat primer, two coats paint, I would rather use two coats Aura in this case
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