Primer
Guides tagged "Primer".
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Home & DIY
Do You Need to Prime Joint Compound Before Painting?
New or repaired joint compound should be primed before finish painting so its porosity and surface texture do not telegraph through the final coat.
Home & DIY
Why Are Drywall Seams Visible Through Paint?
Drywall seams can show through paint when the joint compound and face paper absorb and reflect the finish differently, especially with inadequate priming, over-thinned coatings, gloss paint, or critical lighting.