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[@BoriPR82]

It's Bruce Willis teaching us how to paint. Lol great vid

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

Lol. Never heard that one before. Now if I just had his money.... thanks. Guy

[@tonimaria2100]

Exactly my first thought. I was wondering since when Bruce Willis started to paint. After 5 minutes realized it is a different person😂

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

#BruceWillis #BruceWillisLookAlike lol

[@wanjevi]

He ran bankrupt after divorcing Demi Moore give him a break man let him follow his passion 😂😂😂😆

[@billv.6329]

I thought it was Bruce Willis at first too! lol! -Thanks for the video

[@Orangedome]

Great video! This info helps me out as a painter. Many times I end up having unnecessary debates with my clients about this topic and this helps me stay ahead. Thank you for your work.

[@tammychiang4730]

I am doing the renovations to my house now. This is very useful info and answers my questions.

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

Glad I could help. Be sure to subscribe and click the bell icon for more useful videos as we release them.

[@munirasalim]

Thanks alot!! I have red walls in the house I moved into and have been considering painting. watched hundreds of youtube videos and NONE was as detailed as yours in terms of what to choose when it comes to primers and paints. Thanks!! am now confident to paint this walls! you rock!!

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

Thanks for letting me know. I'm glad to hear that, and really appreciate your comments! Good luck, and let me know if you run into any issues.

[@hilltopper600]

use a gray primer

[@billtaylor4897]

One of the best demos I"ve seen...

[@bulistik5039]

Good descriptive video. It answered alot of questions i had regarding primer and gave a real life example of what to expect from different colors and materials bleeding through. I always thought kilts were weird, but to each their own. Good Video

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

Thanks, glad it helped answer some questions. And I have no doubt some people will find kilts weird, but on the street I get tons of positive comments, especially from women who think it looks great. We should all really dress to impress ourselves and not society anyway so I encourage people not to worry about what others think. And it’s a good thing we don’t all like the same thing or life would be terribly boring, LOL. Thanks for your polite statement, and take care. Guy

[@iunderstanphotography2780]

Thanks @thatkiltedguy I’m painting a blue room white and wondered if I should prime it. You pretty much solved that problem. 👍🏾

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

Cool, I always love hearing that.

[@ericwashington4470]

Thank you , this really helped me out, keep up the good work, great job.

[@gme10955]

Excellent video, very helpful. Thanks.

[@heroicalx786]

excellent video, this is what youtube and the new digital age is all about.

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

Thank you, glad you enjoyed it! 😎👣

[@teddygibson5552]

Kilt Guy you are spot on . I used the Behr paint and primer and it didn't cover well at all. I had to used three coats on a small bedroom . It is always good to learn from the professionals. Keep up the work . Great video .

[@pdubstuff]

Me too big disappointment.

[@Donnie4378]

All your dry wall shows has really helped me with my repairs from Hurricane Ada. Thanks

[@cherylgardner4108]

Thanks for the details!

[@feisuxiaozhu]

nice and clear review, thanks a lot!

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

You’re welcome! Thanks for visiting my channel.

[@franciscoceruti4379]

Thanks !!! Finally understood the use/need of primer.

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

Glad it was helpful!

[@kent7525]

Hey kilted guy awesome video, very well done, thank you for taking the time, as a professional painter for over 25yrs , I always debate the primer and one or 2 costs of top coat paint, and i know every job is different but that was very informative, love your vids keep up the good work Ken

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

Ken, thanks for the comments. I actually learned some too as I hesitate to experiment on a customers home. Now I know I can skip the primer on small repairs and save time.

[@jr5750]

Great demo! the other vid's I watched just talked about it. Thanks!

[@richroberson1]

Thanks for the lesson.

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

No problem, and thanks for stopping by.

[@ArtByLynn7070]

Such a sweet spirit...I'm onboard!

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

Thank you Lynn

[@twanyabedell]

Very informative!! Thanks!

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

You're welcome

[@cel6389]

So helpful thank you!

[@brucegezon]

Great comparisons.

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@yirgaadugna6836]

I thank you dear expert. you helped me so much. pls do more demonstrations. From Ethiopia

[@alanmanson3619]

Great job.

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

Thanks! And, Thanks for subscribing and helping me hit the 100,000 subscriber mark by my birthday on June 10th, 2021. I truly appreciate it. Guy

[@parsons585]

Zinser Bullseye alcohol based primer is the best for very difficult stains! I’ve used it for many situations from smoke stains to magic markers! But the primer you used is excellent for most stains! I am old school too! On new surfaces I still prime!!

[@LaserJet58]

Thank you, your video has been very helpful!

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[@fernandosalas8589]

I stripped my mom's front door someone painted it with oil paint (white) I told my mom its not for that door it had a strong smell. so I stripped it took me two days both sides. Then primed it (2 coats) made sure prime worked like paint and covered well then used paint n primer paint from Berh many people were very surprised they thought I used an airless paint sprayer but used roller and brush. It's all because of good quality primer the primer is the true hero, lets stop being lazy with the idea of paint n primer and due the job once and right.

[@Sophesi]

Thanks for the video . We bought Horizon primer and we got it at big close out sale for $15. a can , worked great

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

Awesome. Thanks for commenting. Guy 😎🦶🏼

[@DingusSquatfordJr.]

Thank you!

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

You're welcome!

[@thearts5163]

I told a contractor I did massive patches for in a river house that it was essential for him to prime all the patches before painting them. Didn’t listen. Used paint & primer in 1 and the texture just ate it right up. Stands out like a sore thumb.

[@nipunbhatia8440]

Very well explained.. thank you for sharing. I am going to paint next month for the first time and the wall colour in my bedroom 1 is orange and bedroom 2 is blue (on darker side).. I went to Home Depot today and showed the current pictures. I was advised to go for Behr paint+primer with 2 coats and can avoid primer and then paint route. I am not 100% sure if I will get the promising results with Behr primer+paint since I have dark colours at the moment. I will really appreciate your expert advise on this. Thanks a ton! Nicky

[@neshmahenkel2428]

Red and blue?...😂😅😅 be prepared to prime then 2 to 3 coats minimum. Paint + Primer in one does not work in this case.

[@chrisgraham2904]

If I'm changing a wall colour from light to dark I have the primer tinted in the direction of the new darker colour. A deep blue, a hunter green or a burgundy just isn't as rich when applied over a white primer such as Kilz 2. I've never had a paint store refuse to tint the primer.

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

Agreed

[@JoeRycoVideos]

thanks

[@grizzlycountry1030]

I prefer priming everytime. Seal any patch jobs and covers any marks, but it also makes it easier to see how good of a paint job you're doing.

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

I agree

[@thebluelunarmonkey]

I tend to overbuild. lightly sanded previous owner's paint, cleaned with TSP solution. patched walls. 1 coat of spot priming my patches/fixes. 2 full coats of primer. 2 full coats of paint. light sanding between each coat. benefit of homeowner diy is you can wait out proper cure time for each coat. there is no place in my life for "all in one paint" and primer.

[@LaDonna_Arcona]

Can you use both? Like primes with the kilz first then go over with behr paint + primer?

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

I do it all the time. I often prime with a PVA type primer and then use Sherwin Williams Super paint which has primer in it.. Good luck and let me know how it goes.

[@edwardbarnes3389]

I been a painter 40 plus year's !

[@Shainefasa]

Good kient cheers mate

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

Thanks, but what is a kient?

[@la196]

I was thinking maybe the paint with primer would be white too. BTW--cool hat:)

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

I’ve actually had people think that was my real hair and ask me how I did that, LOL. Thanks for stopping by.

[@NaNana-ey6jk]

Am using white. How to tell the difference between the first and second coate of primer and paint. Thought of using chalk powder on first coat but that would mess up the paint when I go over it. Any clues? The rest of my projects will be using a lighter primer and darker paint. So, what to do about white?

[@ttimothyboyle]

Thank you for your videos. I have learned a lot. I have 2 questions. First I have a house full of paneling that needs painting. What are the secrets to painting paneling? What primer and paint would you use? What are the best ways to fix nail holes? Question # 2 is what is the best way to blend paint? In one video you said you were going to make a video about this. Thanks again for your videos.

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

To paint paneling, is similar to painting walls. Make sure the walls are clean and not covered in an oily film or anything. If in doubt, wash with TSP or something similar. Then use a stainblocking primer such as Bullseye 123 since you are covering darker paneling most of the time and it's a stained wood and can bleed through non stainblocking primers. Then just a good quality paint like Sherwin Williams superpaint. To fix nail holes, watch my video at: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZnSygHlpd9yagas Blending paint is fairly simple. First off, try to use the original matching paint. If none available, I recommend Sherwin Williams as they are usually much better at matching paint and can manually tweak it if the computer isn't perfect. Other places usually can't. Then realize that paint matches are not always perfect, since paint can have slightly different sheen levels between brands, and it can just not match. Best bet is always to paint an entire wall or ceiling. But if you have to blend, then first prime it well. I like Glidden gripper as it looks like it painted when done and seals great. If in doubt, use 2 coats of primer and let it dry properly, then 2 coats of paint. Using cheap primer or paint is a guarantee of flashing or not blending. Also try to not leave abrupt paint blend lines. Finally, you need to know that flat paint blends best. The higher the sheen, the less you can blend it without it showing. Hope that helps. Let me know what you end up doing, and thanks for stopping by and subscribing. Take care, Guy

[@ttimothyboyle]

That Kilted Guy DIY Home Improvement Thank you so much for taking time to answer my questions. This gives me lots of new ideas and I really appreciate your response.

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

You’re welcome. Good luck.

[@ntarashah]

I want to paint my media room darker color so was wondering if need to prime it since I don’t have any stains or wall damage and it’s a new house. I’m anyways going to prime it to get a smooth look You think it’s a good idea? I have searched and looked at so many videos about primer and primer+paint.. but nothing so informative as your video. Thank you for this great video and your time.

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

I only primer over raw drywall, stains or colors that bleed through like reds. If it's a neutral color you can just paint over it. Note that some paint colors may require 3-4 coats to get the full coverage, especially reds and some dark blues.

[@marioparra78]

thank you great video. what do you think about the adhesion on paint and primer in one versus apart. for exterior wood you think it will seal the same??

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

The paint with primer is great, used in the right ways. For exterior wood, I'd still prime. Primer has a dedicated purpose of high adhesion and sealing. Paint with primer won't work as well. I also would prime, then paint for new construction. BUT I know of a painting company here in Colorado who paints all the Safeway store remodels all over the state, and they use nothing but paint with primer with no problems, so it can work, but the walls are also mostly all high as the lower sections are covered in protective materials. So if you need max adhesion, or the best sealing, use primer first. What part of the world are you in anyway? Thanks for stopping by and hope you can share a video or two.

[@marioparra78]

im in los angeles CA. I've notice a lot of paint pealing in houses over here, but mostly happens on the wood not stucco. thanks for the info. I'm painting my parents apartments and i want the paint to last many years.

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

Glad I could help. Good luck on your project.

[@antoniosantos8424]

I have some questions, i have new drywall, now some walls i will just paint and other walls in will paint over liningpaper is this possible ? And to glue liningpaper over drywall, can i glue it direct or must paint first with any primer ? Thanks

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

If you are talking about wallpaper, that’s something I’ve never done. But I do know you should never put wallpaper directly over drywall without putting a sizing product on the wall. I would go to somewhere like Sherwin Williams and ask them your question.

[@davmus1112]

Super paint is a low grade paint primer you should test something like duration or aura

[@polocash11]

I wanted to keep wood grain on painted cabinets. I sanded them with 80, 120, 220. I then painted with Behr urethane alkyd cabinet and trim paint, 3930, and did 3 coats. I still had the wood grain using a dark navy blue color. Problem, after 1 month of curing, it can be peeled off with fingernail. So I now realize I need a primer to get paint to stick. I have stripped them back past starting paint. I think previous paint was oil. How can I use primer to make paint stick without losing wood grain?

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

This one is tricky. I've never painted cabinets with the intention of the wood grain showing through. Here's how I paint them. I clean them thoroughly with TSP, Krud Kutter or something similar. Then I sand them thoroughly to scuff them up so the paint stays stuck better. Then I prime with a high bond primer like Bullseye 123. Then 2 coats of cabinet paint from Sherwin Williams. But that mostly hides the grain. Only way I know of other than that is to strip them completely, then use a white semi transparent stain, or something similar. I would talk to the folks at Sherwin Williams, not the big box stores, and get there advice on the proper finish to achieve that.

[@jasonlanggin5132]

Question to new drywall installed if i sand a bunch down and it shows pits and lines in my drywall after 2 to 3rd coat do I need to fix it or will primer cover that up? Also I’m trying to get better at feathering the knife but it takes practice. I’m having a lot of drywall paper kinda score looking not torn just kinda looks rough around the jointed parts? Am I ready for primer or does it need more attention with the joint compound?

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

Ordinary primer will not cover much at all. If you use some high build primer like USG First coat, it can hide scratches and very minor imperfections.

[@DayBowBow]

After skim coating a ceiling, could we use a flate white paint + primer for the job? The joint compound has no color I figured it would be ok.

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

I highly suggest you always prime separately

[@collcatillwill]

Thanks

[@masontymenson7955]

Great video ,thank you very much for post it I hope many people have a chance to see it & for sure they get a lot of knowledge from it and be far by giving the thump like up i did ,again thank you very much sir for share the exhalent video on KZbin.

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

Thanks for the comments And for stopping by.

[@DoCo85]

Great Tutorials all around. Thank You that kilted guy! I've came across other videos stating that paint and primer in one is just a marketing tactic. There really isn't such thing as an all-in one paint PLUS primer. It's actually just a thicker paint. So rather than waste money on buying a bunch of gallons of that to cover. I'd suggest just priming first with a good primer. Then finish with the final color of paint of your choosing. 😁

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

Yes I actually still recommend priming with a separate primer first. I was just seeing what would happen if I didn’t

[@DoCo85]

@@ThatKiltedGuyDIY yes you did exactly. I watched the video all the way through. You explained it very well and took it step by step to show the proper way. But demonstrating “the other ways” Like always. Cheers!

[@paulbradford4]

Hey Guy, what primer would you recommend for going over USG All Purpose joint compound and Plus 3? Would USG SHEETROCK First Coat primer (red lid) work the best? Thank you!

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

First coat should be a good one. I've had great sucess with Lowes PVA though. It comes up really nice, although it looks like it sucks as it goes on.

[@nathangould2856]

Question, is Kilz 2 a good primer for a ceiling? I scraped a popcorn ceiling, then sprayed knock down. Now I need to prime and paint. I am planning Kilz 2 primer plus a coat of white paint. Will that work?

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

That should be fine. I mostly used Bullseye 123 by Zinnser as it sticks well, covers well and just works great but I've used the Kilz 2 a few times and don't remember any issues.

[@Marc_B.]

I read a page of comments, but not sure if you addressed this somewhere... I hear about special drywall primers, sealers, etc. I have a big ceiling drywall repair to paint. It sounds like from this video, as long as I have a primer like the one demo'd in this video, then that's all I need?

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

Primer before paint is important, but ask your paint supplier for a recommendation based on your suface, ie, new, a mix, old, stained, etc.

[@5kidmonty]

using primer is just the right thing to do

[@losmoore3358]

I have a new drywall ceiling in my livingroom. What would u recommend for a primer/paint ?

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

Pva primer. I love the Lowes brand of Valspar

[@lowellirish]

Love your tablecloth! I sure wouldn't want to paint in MY $800 KILT!!!

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

Actually, my wife bought 6 cheap kilts for $7.00 each on clearance once, and used 3 of them to cut up to make pockets, so it's no big deal.

[@kingdomhomewatchpropertyca3994]

@@ThatKiltedGuyDIY Sounds like you have the right partner! Great videos, can't wait to watch more!

[@waterbird91]

tHANKS FOR THE INFORMATION AS I AM PAINTING MY INTERIORS. P.S. I THINK KILTS ARE FABULOUS ON A MAN. ALTHOUGH I'M NOT SCOTTISH, I LIKE THEM A LOT. FASHION SHOULD INCORPORATE MORE KILTS FOR MEN, BECAUSE THEY LOOK GREAT. WENT OUT & BOUGHT PRIMER. I GUESS THAT'S THE BEST WAY TO GO FOR MY PROJECT. THANK YOU.

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

Thanks for the comments. Kilts are so much more comfortable than binding pants and if a man would get over their fear of wearing them, they would love them.

[@tittysprinkles969]

What kind of drywall sealer/primer do you recommend

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

Lower Valspar PVA

[@pattysmith5412]

I have smoked in my house and since quitting I am going to paint. What is the best way to seal the walls due to the tobacco smoke stains.

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

To get rid of smoke stained walls, the first thing is to clean the walls with something like TSP, or Krud cutter, etc. Then prime it with a stain blocking primer and you should be ready for paint. Hope that helps.

[@pattysmith5412]

That Kilted Guy DIY Home Improvement Thank you for your input appreciate it!! 😊

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

You’re welcome and thanks for asking.

[@williamgrimberg2510]

I’ve been painting since 1978 and have seen and used just about all materials old and new solvent and water base , worked on older homes to multiple million dollar homes . It seems with the cost of all construction materials and labor drastically going up , there will be some people trying to take short cuts and I think the paint manufacturers might be trying to take advantage this with the Paint and Primer products. These might work on previously paint surfaces but I definitely wouldn’t use it on a newly textured new drywall just for the adhesion factor . Don’t go cheap , use PVA with half tint of your top coat .Some paint companies have always pointed this out only to use the half tint and not the full tint because it will affect the quality and adhesion of the PVA primer . On previously painted deep base colors and smoke damage walls I will use a good flat stain blocking primer before applying finish top coat or coats .

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

Good advice.

[@DEEVAH929]

Eggshell or Semi gloss, which better in Paint + Primer

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

Lower sheen hides minor defects better, and is much easier to spot blend in paint when doing spot repairs. Higher sheen resists smudging and holding onto stains. Higher sheens also resist moisture better, so are better for high humidity areas. Otherwise, it's mostly a matter of what appeals to you. The norm is lower sheen on walls, flat or eggshell on ceilings and semi gloss or gloss on trim.

[@mtnlinda]

I am painting a bedroom with the same paint as original. The areas where I repaired with drywall mud are not covering after 4 coats and look shiny. Do I need to prime the entire surface or just the spots?

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

I’ve got a video about halfway shot and will put it out in the next week or two about painting drywall repairs. In my earlier days I painted many of them and they often would show even though the texture matched. I found the only solution to guarantee it blends well is to prime the repair with one good solid coat, let it dry properly, then spot paint the repair, let it dry for hours or more, and then repaint the entire wall. I will explain more in my video.

[@mtnlinda]

@@ThatKiltedGuyDIY Thanks so much! I keep an eye out for the new video. BTW I'm in Denver area too. Do you know a good repair/paint handy person I could hire?

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

I don't even know of another person in my area I'd recommend. Most I've hired to help couldn't meet my quality and speed needs. Mostly quality. I"m very picky and strive to be the best at what I do and have said before, I'd put up a couple hundred dollars in a Drywall repair contest that measures things like speed, quality, cleanliness, etc as I think I could win, lol. My advice is to download my guide on choosing contractors for tips of finding a qualified drywall repair person. Problem is, so many outright lie about their skills just to get the job. It's happened to me many times when hiring help. Here's the link. www.thatkiltedguy.com/how-to-choose-a-contractor

[@chengher3831]

Aww shucks. I scraped off all the old paint on my house. Then went to lowes and saw paint and primer. I was like hey ill just get that all.in one. Now after I saw this video and then now im screwed.🤣🤣🤣😭😭😭😭

[@pl9742]

Is it ok to paint just primer on backerboard around the bathtub?

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

Why would you want to prime backerboard?

[@guwop.8329]

I am painting a room with red walls how many coats of primer and how many coats of paint will I need I want to change the color to grey and have the least amount of bleeding possible any advice??

[@guwop.8329]

This will be my first time ever painting and I don’t want any mistakes

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

Check out this website - www.nolanpainting.com/2020/02/03/paint-over-dark-walls/

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

You are actually doing one of the MOST difficult paint jobs, so you might want to hire it out if your not experienced. Red is the hardest color to cover up.

[@Liberallez]

Good stuff...thank you!!! Another pro on YT said he talked to a friend who is a high level person at a "well known" paint company and...that person said paint-and-primer-combo doesn't really exist...and...is just a marketing ploy based on consumer demand!!! That pretty much corroborates your results here!!!

[@lesliehenderson5305]

More Paint Please 💵🧨

[@GODFATHERLO]

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[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

Lol, thanks for the laugh.

[@MacQ1955]

I'm not at all impressed with paint with primer...specifically, Behr. I did two wooden garage doors and the overhead framing structure of my deck with this stuff. Two years later, both needed painting again. So I did it the old-fashioned way, primed the existing surface and exposed wood (Zinnser primer) and then painted (Benjamin Moore). Three years later, they still look great.

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

I agree that separate primer and paint is the best overall.

[@ch4nb0y]

What if you prime first and then 2 coats of paint and primer combo over it? No sanding at all. Is that ok?

[@jacobortega2786]

@@ch4nb0y a little late but the obvious answer is yes. Its not "paint with primer".. there is nothing inside the product that is cheap or seals like "primer" its a marketing technique to say it covers better than other cheaper thinner paint products

[@winros]

It sucks I did three coats and it looks streaky and it did not cover and now what am I supposed to do? I'm so upset it looks horrible!

[@msdinba]

You are too funny! I was going to tell you that I wanted the old Guy back. Glad that’s not your hair!

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

Lol 😂

[@catherinerahn4800]

❤

[@thomasmcginnis3783]

On-on!

[@6857100]

I recently painted two rooms and a bathroom with a Behr combination paint and primer product. It did not cover in one coat. I was not at all impressed with the way the paint flowed and when I spoke with a store salesperson, they told me that I was wrong to use a 1/2 nap roller on a standard orange peel texture. I've been doing this a long time and really didn't have much trouble prior to these combination paint products coming out.

[@dhickman4570]

That paint 4 coats

[@ariczacari]

👍👍

[@billygraham5589]

I almost never have to paint over red magic marker.

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

Me either, though I have had to once. But just wanted a tough stain to cover up and red marker fit the bill. Thanks for stopping by

[@btrim1974]

Do you know why water stains are brown?

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

Can you make this multiple choice? Just kidding, but no, I don't really know the answer. Maybe someone else does?

[@btrim1974]

That Kilted Guy DIY Home Improvement the brown color is the surfactants in paint

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

I will point out that although I show how the paint with primer covers really well, I would STILL put a primer on first, for anything like raw wood, new drywall, etc. But for painting over existing paint with some minor scuffing, discoloration, etc, or over a smaller repair, the paint with primer should work fine. The advantage to priming first is that primer is made specifically to adhere better, and to seal better, so you'll always get the best long term results on larger projects by priming first, and then painting.

[@justinboisvert9434]

The previous owner of our house painted 2-in-1 primer paint over bare drywall in a bedroom (found the leftover pail in the storage room). When I was prepping the room for a colour change, it started to peel. And kept peeling. We ended up peeling all the paint off to the bare drywall. Cheap junk product!

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

There other things that can cause adhesion issues though. Thanks so much commenting. I appreciate it Thanks for helping me build my channel to 100,000 subscribers and beyond

[@justinboisvert9434]

@@ThatKiltedGuyDIY Would neglect to wipe off the drywall dust after sanding cause the same level of peeling?

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

There's a lot that can cause it. Not cleaning the walls first (although it's not always needed, but if it it, and you don't, it won't stick well), too much humidity in the air, improper drying time (too fast or slow), painting over a gloss paint without sanding and/or cleaning it first, dust left on the wall, etc. So if you don't prep a wall right, you risk failure. That's why I don't believe in messing with the manufacturers recommendations.

[@HBSuccess]

Bottom line DIYers...so-called “Paint plus Primer” is a clever marketing term, but in reality all they do is add a small amount of a bonding agent to regular paint. It helps with ADHESION, if you’re covering existing painted surfaces , but does nothing for stain blocking. On new work the best practice is always prime first. On old work where you have water stains, sap knots, rust streaks, markers, whatever else...at least spot prime the stains with BIN or KILZ...preferably the real shellac based stuff, and I’d always hit the stains twice before top coating. BTW there is no such thing as “one coat coverage”.Two light coats are far superior to one heavy one. Don’t take shortcuts.

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

Good advice.

[@williamtaylor874]

nice hair !

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

Lol, you realize, it's actually a hat, with fake hair? I've actually had many people think it was my real hair, which makes it fun. Thanks for stopping by!

[@williamtaylor874]

hi again i new it was fake but could not help myself english sarcasem

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

I love it, thanks!

[@5kidmonty]

ditto on the Bruce Willis

[@davmus1112]

Wherever there is ink I spray oil based primer out of a can

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

Oil based is the best solution for sure.

[@VeeNguyen-fj6we]

I still have no idea what is the difference between painting with primer and primer then paint;-; Can someone explain to me, please!!!

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

I will give you this advice. In all of my years of doing this I would say 98% of painters prime all new surfaces before painting them. But I once encountered a contractor who painted all of the Safeway stores when they remodeled and they used paint only and applied it in two coats. I still would prime first and then paint partly because it’s cheaper and primer is a little better at sticking to things and sealing surfaces.

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

Thanks so much commenting. I appreciate it and thanks for subscribing and helping me reach my goal of 100,000 subscribers by my birthday in June 2021

[@VeeNguyen-fj6we]

@@ThatKiltedGuyDIY OMG great!! I appreciate your advice and how you respond to my comments, but I still have one question I want to ask you and I hope you can answer for me that I can paint oil-based primer first and then paint water-based paint? Does it peel off after I paint it? Thank you so much and hope to receive your feedback soon!

[@tomlitchfield8854]

red walls are the worst to get rid of especilly when its a light color

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

True

[@tonimaria2100]

You forgot to mention which kind of paint you used

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

It looks like Valspar signature.

[@tonimaria2100]

@@ThatKiltedGuyDIY many thanks. And what is it pain+primer or just paint?

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

Paint + primer

[@billtilton9640]

I never use paint and primer. They should take it off the market.

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

I use Sherwin-Williams super paint which is a paint and primer and have great results with it. The main thing is to use what feels right and works for you. Thanks for stopping by.

[@billtilton9640]

Yes. i have used it many times. its good. I just like the paint that isnt self priming. But i do use primer and one paints for certain things. I love the SW Pro Classic for trim and woodwork...

[@smothers2359]

Please god tell me that’s your real hair?😂

[@smothers2359]

I withdraw my wish

[@francoc5900]

Paint + primer is a nightmare to work with. It begins to dry far too quickly and winds up looking like crap.

[@ericjusteennewton9226]

no such thing as primer in paint. it may be self priming but try and put a flat acrylic paint that says paint and primer over an oil base gloss and it will peel like an onion. always use a primer . Primer is usually cheaper than the finish coat.

[@EJ313]

I just learned this the hard way... Peeling off 3 layers of paint as we speak... All I had to do was buy some primer but didnt think id need it because it said primer and paint

[@drewistre5921]

While enjoying your approach, please stop confusing people with the term coverage, when you are really talking about hide. again thanks for sharing about this subject.

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

Thanks for stopping by

[@snakesladders4306]

Don't buy behr paint. It is absolutely garbage. You are better off leaving the walls behr!!

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

Hmm, everyone has their favorites and their dislikes I've found. I've never had a problem with Behr though and it's highly rated. Thanks for the input though.

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

@dewalt 459 Cool, another dewalt fan. But seriously, thanks for the comment and for stopping by. Guy

[@seanhatch4425]

No such thing as paint and primer in one...

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

Lol. Guess they’re lieing to us then.

[@RickMahoney2013]

It's Bull Shit

[@rwhaze]

Your test was bad, as super paint was yellow, a darker color will cover a lighter color. More or less your primer should of been tinted to be fair.

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

Actually that's a misconception. Here's some information as to why that is. "Lighter color paints use a white base and darker color paints use a clear base. After a paint base color is chosen, the color pigmentation is added in. How does this explain why your paint didn’t cover? The key ingredient for ultimate paint coverage is titanium dioxide. This naturally-occurring chemical is a fine powder that adds a white, durable pigmentation that is used in products from sunscreen to cosmetics. For the painting world, white or light bases use higher levels of titanium dioxide, which helps lighter color paints, such as our “White Fence” to apply opaque with less coats. However, clear bases contain little to no titanium dioxide. This means bold colors, such as our “Best of the Bunch” will require multiple coats to appear opaque."

[@rwhaze]

@@ThatKiltedGuyDIY Wow, great response thanks very much.