When you install fresh drywall, it's tempting to jump straight to painting. After all, fresh surfaces are a blank canvas, right? Uh, not quite. Before that first coat goes on, primer is a must.

Available in quarts, 1-gallon and 5-gallon containers, this versatile primer can be brushed, rolled or sprayed on for easy application, making it an outstanding option for properly prepared drywall, ...

It's tempting to paint walls without putting down an undercoat of primer, but experts know better. That's because primer adheres strongly to surfaces, covers the old color better and helps the ...

Dear James: We remodeled our bathroom and tried to do the drywalling ourselves. There is shadowing by the joints, and it seems worse at night. Shadowing is not a condition that resulted from you not ...

Q: I am planning to paint the living room and recently found out that it’s recommended to use a primer before painting. What is paint primer, is it really necessary, and how long does primer take to ...

Valspar has introduced its new Oil-Based Primer + Sealer, a primer designed to block stains, improve adhesion, and prepare surfaces for a smooth, lasting finish. The primer tackles tough interior ...