My finish failed after skipping primer, big oops

I learned the hard way that primer matters (whoops, right?). What's your go-to trick for a paint job that actually lasts?

3 comments

3 Comments

danielh811mo ago

Honestly, primer is NOT some magic bullet for every single project. I've skipped it on fresh drywall with good paint and had zero problems years later. The big deal is mostly about sealing stains or painting over glossy stuff.

nathan2891mo ago

Wait, so Daniel... are you saying any "good paint" works without primer on new drywall, or only certain kinds? Because that seems like a risky bet to me...

the_simon1mo ago

Nathan's right, that's always a risky bet with new drywall no matter the paint.