Primer/Base Coat
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Primer/Base Coat
If I want to paint a wall with a dark color - what type of primer should I use?
Does it change if my color is blue versus red? My colors don't seem to be true once I put them on the wall. Any help??
Does it change if my color is blue versus red? My colors don't seem to be true once I put them on the wall. Any help??
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If you buy your paint from a real paint store [not big box paint dept] you will get a better covering coating and the recomended primer [if needed] for optimum coverage.
Gray primer usually works best for reds, it might be ok for blue, depending on the shade.
Gray primer usually works best for reds, it might be ok for blue, depending on the shade.
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Can't vouch for any other brands, but Benjamin Moore specifies a primer for many of their dark colors - it is NOT stock and has to be mixed. The flag on their colors that need a special primer warn the color will NOT be true unless that primer is used.