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    • November 16, 2005 at 4:48 pm #55425
      Unregistered-jessica
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      I’ve just put up polyurethane crown molding. Do I have to apply primer before painting it or can I paint it unprimed?

    • November 16, 2005 at 4:54 pm #268787
      Sauerkraut57
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      If it is white it should already be primed. If you are not sure, it does not hurt anything to prime it.

    • November 20, 2005 at 1:53 am #268925
      Faron79
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      Yes you do need to prime! I’ve worked in a paint store for a few years, & priming is VERY important for good adhesion of the TWO topcoats of paint you’ll put over the primer.
      If you’re using a light color, a white primer is fine, but if you’re using a dark color like burgundy, you have to use GRAY primer followed by 3 coats of the red/burgundy.
      Fill nailholes first, sand any rough spots when filler is dry, prime, then finally…the topcoats of paint!
      Thanks,
      Faron

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