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Ruby the Liberal

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1. This is not one area that I would try to cut costs

Reply to Paper Roses (Original post)

Wed Apr 4, 2012, 01:57 PM

Apr 2012

If the wood is still in good shape, I would definitely prime it to seal it before putting a coat of paint on it (and I don't personally like paint with primer - it is like spreading bubblegum with a spatula).

You don't have to do that all at once. You can prime it and then wait a week or two and then put the paint on.

If you don't prime it first, you could find yourself doing it all over again in short order.

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Paint? Primer? help. [View all] Paper Roses Apr 2012 OP

This is not one area that I would try to cut costs Ruby the Liberal Apr 2012 #1

I've never regretted using primer. ZenLefty Apr 2012 #2

No, stain can show through the paint Warpy Apr 2012 #3

What you might do is call a paint supplier Wash. state Desk Jet Apr 2012 #4

What "Wash. state Desk Jet" said. ^ You might also consider a SOLID-color acrylic stain. Adsos Letter Apr 2012 #5