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   wueb1 | Nov 25, 2003 06:37am | #1

   what i usually do is prime 1st then texture. the main reason i do this is because it is easier to see what you have and have not textured and that it all looks uniform with no spots missed.

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   ingleton | Nov 25, 2003 03:49pm | #2

   I agree.  We always prime new drywall for textured ceilings for three reasons.  1 - It provides a white base coat so the finish doesn't look patchy.  2 - For that reason, you don't need to use as much stucco.  3- We find that the stucco sticks better to a painted surface as opposed to the dusty surface of freshly sanded drywall.  We also add white paint to the stucco mix to help all of the above reasons.

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   mikeys | Nov 25, 2003 05:15pm | #3

   My drywaller primes first because texture manufacturer recommends it. I hear if you don't prime first the drywall dries the texture too fast.

   Smile. It could be worse. You could be me working for you.

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   teasea | Nov 26, 2003 04:20am | #4

   I watched a guy spray acusti texture on a un primed ceiling one time and the hole thing ended up on the floor

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   Ronbaby | Nov 26, 2003 05:48am | #5

   never seen a wall primed before tectured applied. Most subs dont want to get set up on a job just to prime then break it down, tecture and then paint again.

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   bill_1010 | Nov 26, 2003 07:26am | #6

   you could size the finish before you texture.  thin down some yellow type II PVA glue 5:1

   This will seal the drywall just like primer for much less money.  once textured youll need to prime again before painting.