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Painting Question

Posted: Thu Feb 02, 2012 1:32 pm
by threnners
After playing around on the Valspar website and nearly fainting after seeing what just painting my house will do, I'm going to proceed. (Seriously, go take some pictures of your house, upload them, and prepare to have your world rocked.)

I have white vinyl wallboard that has a faint beige print in it. However, I know the general advise is to prime the walls with Kilz first. Could I just skip that and use the paint that has the primer already mixed in? Would it be strong enough to cover it, or do I kilz then paint?

Re: Painting Question

Posted: Thu Feb 02, 2012 5:13 pm
by Greg
The walls need to be washed first. Kilz has a stain blocker in it so if you have any stains, I would Kilz it first.

Greg

Re: Painting Question

Posted: Fri Feb 03, 2012 12:31 am
by 1987Commodore
Nope, the Valspar won't cover it. Been there, tried that. You need a primer. Plus, any stains will bleed through. Use the Kilz.

Re: Painting Question

Posted: Fri Feb 03, 2012 12:33 pm
by threnners
*Sigh*, I figured as much, but it never hurts to ask! :D Thanks!

At least I don't have stains....everything wipes off those suckers!

Re: Painting Question

Posted: Fri Feb 03, 2012 6:35 pm
by Greg
Far better to spend a little extra time and do it right ONCE.

Greg