I have 5 gallons of drywall primer, would this be okay to use on the wood trim also? Please help?

Question

i only ask because the bucket says "drywall primer"
i usually use kilz but i am doing this for a friend and he works for a drywall company (got it for free).
also i am painting over new rock and old plaster will this primer be okay?
already asked in DIY but i did not get a good anwer

Answer 1

Make sure your friend lets you use his "broom handle wall sander" Sand down those walls good first, then tack the dust up, then put primer on it. Sanding walls with a broom handle sander between all coats makes for a perfect surface and a good job.



Anyone can roll paint on, its the person who sands and tacks that does the good job.



On mouldings, dont bother with primer on those expecially a wall primer. You are going to have to spend some bucks for a good moulding paint. Moulding paint is not cheap. Good stuff is $30 a gallon. Junk is $15. On this job of moulding paint. Get yorself a bunch of 200 grit sandpaper Sand those mouldings good and tack up the dust. Then sand between coats. Sure its work, but that is what it takes for a good job.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Most certain it is a latex based primer. You can use it where ever you need to prime, if you are not covering stains specifically. Yes you can use it on rocks and any masonry products like plaster. The difference between regular primer and that, is the regular has more pigment and I think Titanium in the formula. That is what covers the stains. Drywall primer only has to seal the outer paper on the drywall,because most painters or DIYer's will cover the drywall anyways. Go for it! Can't beat the price! Byee, hoped I was able to clarify things a little for you.

Answer 4

I've seen some primer/sealers that state they are good for drywall and new, unpainted wood. Not sure if they all claim that. If yours doesn't claim that, I wouldn't use it on anything requiring durability--like a door casing where it gets handled alot. Should be OK for baseboard, etc. Check various similar cans at a store, they usuallly state what they're good for--maybe you'll feel more confident if 9 of 10 claim they do both. Also, new plaster is supposed to 'cure' about a week before priming. Old plaster should be OK, but I'd go with one thin coat first to prevent soaking it---if its a 'sealer' it should provide a good protection for following latex coats.

Answer 5

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Answer 6

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Primer works on all types of dry surfaces. Just make sure it's not going to bleed thru the final coat. Try it on a piece of scrap first.

Answer 7

my daddys a carpenter and he said that you could use it if its all you had...it would work but wouldnt really do the same thing. and he said you can only use it if your using latex (water-based paint)..you cant use oil-based paint.:)

hope it helps!