Which Primer?

[Eieio]

Two of the remodeling projects I am on the homeowners want us to just prime the walls and they will paint themselves.

I am cool with that. But I want the walls to look good enough to take pictures and well not look like prime walls..

Any suggestions on primer??

[WarnerConstInc.]

SW Multi purpose primer. Looks like eggshell white when it's dry.

[ModernStyle]

where do you usually buy your paint Rory ?

[Eieio]

where do you usually buy your paint Rory ?

SW, Benjamin Moore or Duron.. I think Duron is now SW

[Decoman]

SW Multi purpose primer. Looks like eggshell white when it's dry.


Can't comment on the Sw one since i never used it but Zinsser's 123 with do that as well. Most 100% acrylics that are stain type sealers or universals will be shinier. You can also throw a few drops of black in it and dirty it up a little and it may cover better and almost look like you painted the wall..

[naptownCr]

If you know what colors they will be painting you could do a half tint in the primer. It will look like you painted and make their lives easier.

[ModernStyle]

The SW product Warner mentioned is decent, if I go BM I will use theirAll Purpose 100% Acrylic, my favorite for raw drywall is ICI 1000-1200, it can be built up pretty high with out sagging and sands up great.
Unless they are paying top dollar I would go with the SW, it is good and doesnt cost as much as the BM.

[WarnerConstInc.]

The SW product Warner mentioned is decent, if I go BM I will use theirAll Purpose 100% Acrylic, my favorite for raw drywall is ICI 1000-1200, it can be built up pretty high with out sagging and sands up great.
Unless they are paying top dollar I would go with the SW, it is good and doesnt cost as much as the BM.

How much is the BM, because that freaking SW was like 26 bucks a gallon.

It covers like a champ too. Was branded as something else earlier this year but, they changed it to the multi-purpose.

Do you get your ICI from Dulux (sp??), there by bishop dwenger, or is there another store?

[Eieio]

The SW product Warner mentioned is decent, if I go BM I will use theirAll Purpose 100% Acrylic, my favorite for raw drywall is ICI 1000-1200, it can be built up pretty high with out sagging and sands up great.
Unless they are paying top dollar I would go with the SW, it is good and doesnt cost as much as the BM.

I will give that product a shot. I spray very heavy and back roll so the build up should not be to hard.. I thought about tinting it as well like Deco man suggested

[Eieio]

How much is the BM, because that freaking SW was like 26 bucks a gallon.

It covers like a champ too. Was branded as something else earlier this year but, they changed it to the multi-purpose.

Do you get your ICI from Dulux (sp??), there by bishop dwenger, or is there another store?


Benjamin moore prices here are outrageous. People love it though especially in the high end homes

[nEighter]

I love ICI paints. They have abunch of primers. The Vapor Barrier primer is an awesome primer from them.

[Blue]

tint any PVA....snap away

[Decoman]

I am a BM guy and there primer prices are high and there not known for there primers either, I usually use 123 or aqualock (insul-x)

[Blue]

BM here pretty much run out of town. Dulux, SW, and Porter stronghold.

[TulsaRemodeler]

I spray very heavy and back roll
You da man.

[Decoman]

yeah the farther west you go there not as popular even being owned by the parent company in Oamha :)

[nEighter]

If you have KWAL their PVA is good.

[ModernStyle]

How much is the BM, because that freaking SW was like 26 bucks a gallon.

It covers like a champ too. Was branded as something else earlier this year but, they changed it to the multi-purpose.

Do you get your ICI from Dulux (sp??), there by bishop dwenger, or is there another store?

There are 2 in Fort Wayne, the other one is over off of Illinois Road by the Auto Mall. Mainly I go to the one by Dwenger, the manager there is a good friend of mine and gives me a real good discount. The guy is a huge Chicago Bears fan so I tracked him down one the shirts the Bears would have got if they won the Super Bowl a couple years back when the Colts beat them. They are supposed to not sell the shirts of the losing team, but I found one on ebay. Anytime I think I deserve a lower price I just bring up that rare shirt that I got him and how hard it was to come by, works every time.

[Decoman]

yeah the poor kids of Africa are supposed to wear those shirts.. I see it on Documentary's all the time

[nEighter]

yeah the poor kids of Africa are supposed to wear those shirts.. I see it on Documentary's all the time

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_9nTItnS3VNk/R_vsGtGKSSI/AAAAAAAASag/Us482_gsnb8/s400/jihad+kids+fighters.jpg

they would look so much less threatening :)

[ModernStyle]

It is hot over there, they dont need shirts

[ModernStyle]

Somewhere in Africa there is a tribe that thinks the Bills are the greatest team ever

[nEighter]

LOL they are wearing 70's disco era stuff still

[Eieio]

If you have KWAL their PVA is good.


Never heard of Kwal?? Is that the name of the Primer or the Company?

[ModernStyle]

Just roll some CHB from SW on it, thats what I used to get spec'd for new residential.

[Eieio]

Just roll some CHB from SW on it, thats what I used to get spec'd for new residential.

One of the homes will still have some plaster walls and they look like hell.

We are redo-ing the kitchen and bathroom but the rest of the house will be untouched..

My guys do a good job of skimming and repairs, but not being painted will be a test when pictures are taken

[Blue]

airbrush after:grin:

[nEighter]

Never heard of Kwal?? Is that the name of the Primer or the Company?

It is a company around here. Kinda small, cheap as hell, and most of their stuff is MEHHHHHH... but they have a couple products worth getting. Their CANCEL primer is the shit. All other companies drool over it. But again, their top of the line commercial flat is $13.XX/gal my cost... so that says something about the paint. I go in there and get an 8 pack of mini-roller covers and they have a 2 for 1 deal, I walk with 16 roller covers for $2.50! Anyway.

[Blue]

It is a company around here. Kinda small, cheap as hell, and most of their stuff is MEHHHHHH... but they have a couple products worth getting. Their CANCEL primer is the shit. All other companies drool over it. But again, their top of the line commercial flat is $13.XX/gal my cost... so that says something about the paint. I go in there and get an 8 pack of mini-roller covers and they have a 2 for 1 deal, I walk with 16 roller covers for $2.50! Anyway.

now you tell me. i was in kc two weeks ago for the chiefs game. could have loaded up.:rolleyes3:

[nEighter]

LOL just tell me what you want. I make trips back to my home town (Salina) all the time. I could swing through there if need be.. what you off Mechanic? I used to live in Moundridge also, that is where my uncle's welding shop was..

[Msargent]

Why not use preprite 200. Covers great doesnt gum up sand paper ,Or preprite 400 if you dont like the price of 200.By swp

[WarnerConstInc.]

Why not use preprite 200. Covers great doesnt gum up sand paper ,Or preprite 400 if you dont like the price of 200.By swp

THats what they yold me they re labled the mulit purpose stuff.