Installed drywall has taped seams covered with drywall compound (mud) and its fastener holes are filled with mud, so paint manufacturers usually recommend a primer. Priming drywall is fast ...

When you install fresh drywall, it's tempting to jump straight to painting. After all, fresh surfaces are a blank canvas, right? Uh, not quite. Before that first coat goes on, primer is a must.

“These self-priming paints don’t care if there’s brown paint on the wall, a glossy finish, or a stain, just paint,” says Rico De Paz, who conducts our paint tests. News Today's news ...

Painting drywall might seem like a straightforward task, but for many first-timers, it can quickly turn into an overwhelming project. Whether you're working with fresh drywall or just refreshing ...

Use Self-Priming Filler. P atches made with traditional patching materials must be primed with a sealing-type primer before ...

Whether you’ve hired a contractor to do the work or are painting a surface yourself, pay attention to these situations where a separate primer coat is a must. Scenario #1: Unpainted wood and drywall ...

If you’re painting new construction. According to Davis, new construction (such as mudded drywall, shiny surfaces, raw wood, and metal) requires primer.

“3M Patch Plus Primer was co-created with pro-painters and DIYers to address the challenges commonly associated with paint prep, resulting in an innovative product that provides an easy solution ...