How-To
Paint a Room Series: Priming Walls for Paint
Learn how to properly prime a wall for interior paint, including tips on primer types and how to roll out a smooth finish.
Before priming a wall for finish paint, it’s important to understand what type of surface you’ll be covering. Different stains and wall types require different approaches. In this Build Like a Pro video, professional painter Jim Lacey highlights the most common types of primer and guides you through solid techniques to roll out a smooth base surface that’s ready for finish paint.
Videos in the Series
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Video Series: How to Paint a Room -
Paint a Room Series: Washing Your Walls -
Paint a Room Series: Caulking Baseboard and Trim -
Paint a Room Series: Masking for Interior Paint -
Paint a Room Series: Priming Walls for Paint -
Paint a Room Series: Painting Interior Trim -
Paint a Room Series: How to Cut In -
Paint a Room Series: Cleaning Brushes and Rollers
