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Show - S tti: XiJAXJ., Home Magazine, TriE Ul .ST: 22 Page SuggisfetrKip on the correct iisr df primers Glossy surfaces, such as ceramic tiles, glass and prefinished wood Knight-DiddNewspapers also need a primer to Correct use of primers is one of paneling, ensure good adhesion. The primer the most important parts of paintcan sometimes be skipped if the ing, but is often little understood surface can be deglossed by sandby ing or by using one of the chemical Failing to use a primer, or using sold at most paint deglossers the wrong primer, can result in stores. such problems as peeling paint and is usually not needed A h of stains and blem- to primera surface if the existing repaint ishes. is clean, in good condition, paint In general, a primer is needed not glossy and adhering tightly. In before painting an unfinished surthis case, the old paint will serve as face, such as unpair.ted wood or the primer. drywall, or bare metal or masonry. Paint containers often contain is a basic to some instructions for role of The primer priming and improve adhesion between the survarious surfaces before preparing face and the finish paint. painting, and these should be read Some primers, also called stain and followed carefully. Before buying any primer, killers, can seal the existing surface to prevent contamination of check the container to see if the the finish paint by sap from knots primer is intended only for interior or by grease, old water stains, and or exterior use, or can be used both indoors and outdoors. so forth. By GENE AUSTIN er bleed-throug- Lohi 4 m 3 '3:W-r- c. Sp. Fork Salem & Co. Inc. d, or oil-bas- oil-bas- ed x. (Readers' questions and comments should be sent to Gene Austin, The Philadelphia Inquirer, Box 8263, Philadelphia, Pa. 19101.) Parson 8 South Q am ALPINE Open House 275 W Meadow Lark Dr Sat 21 & Sun 22. 1 5pm Call Jolynn m ne primer. William Zinsser of Somerset, NJ., a manufacturer of primers, leading also recommends its widely sold for glossy surBulls Eye is a water-basefaces. Bulls Eye low-odprimer that is extremely versatile and is an excellent choice for an primer. Chalked paint. Chalk should be removed as thoroughly as possible power washing is a good method but there will sometimes be a residue. Many painters prefer an primer for chalky surfaces. Even if an primer is used, the finish paint can be acrylic-latelac-bas- Gtah County - 3 dry-wa- N Prouo Alpine 8 Highland A Concrete and masonry. Clear masonry sealers make fine primers in some situations. For example, UGL's Drylok Clear Masonry Sealer can be used as a primer when painting concrete slabs and other porous masonry surfaces. Sealing masonry before painting will greatly reduce the amount of finish paint needed. Drywall. A latex primer is genll erally recommended for new that will be painted. Shellac-base- d primers also work well and will serve as a vapor barrier for the drywall. If the drywall will be papered, use a special wallpaper primer, sold at most wallpaper-suppl- y stores. Priming before papering will make it much easier to strip the wallpaper if a switch to surfaces. Rust-Oleu- paint or new wallpaper is wanted. these rust-promakes a complete line of Glossy surfaces. Ceramic tiles, metal primers, some suitable for plastic laminates and other glossy metal that is already rusted. surfaces can be primed with shel Most primers are milky white, but many can be tinted to approximate the color of the finish coaL Tinting makes it easier for the finish coat to cover and conceal the primer. Applying a white or light-tinte- d primer also makes it easier to cover dark colors when switch from dark colors to light colors on walls or woodwork. Following are some tips for choosing primers for special situations: Knots and water stains. 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