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.

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

(ARA) - Do you know what's behind the drywall in your home? Unless you've ever had a home custom-built or have personally worked in construction, you might be unaware of the vital systems hidden ...

Moving day is over and you are trying to get settled. It is late in the day and sunlight is washing your breakfast nook wall. That’s funny, you didn’t see those wide lines and spots on the wall when ...

Q: I just read an article on repairing drywall at the joints, which I have a lot of. But in one room the wall is cracked in a diagonal -- sort of zigzag -- all the way down the wall. It really looks ...

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 ...

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 ...