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Q: Do primerless paints, such as Behr Premium Plus Ultra, work as well as using a primer?

Do "no primer required" paints, such as Behr Premium Plus Ultra, create a look that is equal to a primer plus a finishing paint? ...It would be great to skip the primer coats. However, I don't want to end up with an inferior paint job.

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  • A: Always Prime!



    I agree with Thomas above, in every job the prep work is the most important part. It ensures that the rest of the job turns out correct. I have always believed in priming before painting with any kind of paint I have used unless the surface has already been painted. If the surface has been painted with a glossy finish or a dark color I still find it important to prime. I agree with Sean above that Zinser's Bulls Eye is one the best primers out there. I hope this is helpful. God Bless!

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  • A: Yes



    I have used this product several times and the finish came out great. I still painted two coats over the existing color. I am sure there are paint enthusiasts out there who may disagree, but I think the final outcome was great. Good Luck.

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  • A: Yes on minor work and No a larger prodjects.



    This is a good product (a little spend y). But I do not recommend using it on larger jobs like complete wood siding, cabinets, railings and so on. Use Zinsers' Bulls Eye latex primer first and two coats of finish. I just don't trust self prime products for the bigger stuff (call it stubbornness I guess). It dose work great for priming the small stuff though and it is an awesome finish paint.
    Sean B. Perkins

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  • A: Primer



    I am not familiar with Behr paints, as we only usually use and will only warranty Sherwin Williams. I would always apply a coat of primer over bare substrates followed up with two top coats, as that is whats usually recomended and that is usually the only way any product will be warranted. Primer is primer and paint is paint, primer has a speciffic job, to promote better adhearance of your top coat, to promote uniform color of your top coat, and to block out any stains from bleeding through your top coat, creating a base coat for your top coat, there are some products on the market that say that they are self primining, I have talked to some of the service representatives about some of these products and they even say that in certain situations you should still apply a quality primer first. They only time that i would not prime is if the substrate has already been painted and has no bare spots, no repairs, no peeling paint, and no stains.

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  • A: NO



    Follow the instructions on the can. They are there for a reason.....

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