Primers

Prime Before Painting for Better, Longer-Lasting Results.

Priming before you paint can make a world of difference to the outcome of your paint job. Please remember to read all label directions as not all projects recommend the use of a primer. Exceptions may include painting a floor or staining a deck.

What can be so important about priming a surface? Primers serve two major functions: they seal porous materials so the top coat won't dry with an uneven appearance and they aid the top coat in bonding properly with the surface underneath.

The two main types of primers are primer-sealers and under-coaters. Unpainted surfaces, or surfaces where most of the original paint has been removed, call for a primer sealer. Under-coaters should be used to form a bond between coats of paint.

Know your surface and choose the primer accordingly. For standard drywall surfaces, latex primers are better because they don't raise the nap or fibres on the surface of the wallboard. For plaster surfaces, a latex or alkyd primer can be used. Alkyd undercoats are appropriate for wood trim.

For best results when painting over wallpaper, use an alkyd primer or alkyd primer/under-coater to seal against potential bleed-through.

Once you have selected and applied the appropriate primer, you are ready to paint a top coat. Because you took the time to prime, your finished paint job will be more attractive now and in the future.

Beauti-Tone
Acrylok Latex Interior/Exterior Primer Surfacer 118-00
Stain Blocking Properties: With special additives to block stains and promote adhesion. A super adherent primer for: Glossy surfaces, plaster, pressed wood, galvanized metal.
A barrier coat for: Ballpoint ink, water stains, fire damage, graffiti, new wood, etc.
Note: Apply a minimum of two coats of primer for stain blocking.

Beauti-Tone
4Latex Primer Sealer 80-00
Note: Home Painter is also available as a primer/sealer.

Beauti-Tone
Int/Ext Latex Acrylic Primer Sealer Undercoat 80-10
Tintable
An acrylic primer that hides previous coatings and allows excellent adhesion for top coat. Adheres well to glossy surfaces. Certain colours require a tintable primer to maximize coverage of the top coat.

Beauti-Tone
Interior / Exterior Alkyd Primer Sealer Undercoat 59-10
Tintable
An alkyd primer that provides good adhesion over glossy, smooth surfaces. This alkyd primer is specially formulated to seal new wood and block stains. Certain colours require a tintable primer to maximize coverage of the top coat.

Note: Tinting a primer will save you time and money when using a bright or dark colour. Bright colours should be tinted with 1/4 of the top coat formula and darker colours should be tinted with 1 Y of black/litre for darker colours. All Home Hardware formulas identify whether or not they require a tinted primer.

Ask your local Home Hardware, Home Hardware Building Centre or Home Building Centre Dealer for advice on selecting the best primer for the job.