Professional painters know that the key to a beautiful paint job isn’t buying the most expensive paint. They know that one coat of primer and one coat of paint will give them a better, longer-lasting ...

Q: What is the purpose of paint primers? Are they necessary when there are now self-priming paints, and are these as good as separate coats of primer and paint? Also, if I paint my bathroom white (it ...

Q:In an article on restoring an Alameda Victorian, you mentioned exterior painting using three coats: a coat of primer, a second coat of one-half primer and one-half coat of finish paint, and a final ...

Primer BasicsYou would never apply paint directly to your car's metal or fiberglass surface, right? It's a simple concept-primer sticks to metal and paint sticks to primer. The primer coat seals the ...

ProBlock is now launching at Sherwin-Williams and Lowe's with new primer products as a dedicated brand offering reliable performance for interior and exterior painting projects of any scale. ProBlock ...

Use an enamel-based paint (Simone recommends Sherwin-Williams’ Emerald Urethane Trim Enamel) and a paint sprayer to apply a thin, even coat. Wait 24 hours between coats, ensuring your last coat isn’t ...