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by davoomac on January 1st, 2007

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Can I use white latex finish paint as a primer?

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  • by DaveyHHI on January 23rd, 2007

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    You can, but it is not recommended. IT does not have the proper binders and adhesive agents to use as a primer. Sadly enough, people think they can, but this will always result in failure, Finish paints are not made to adhere to raw surfaces. They are meant to interact with primers or other finish coats. To apply to an unfinished surface may result in product failure.

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  • by beenaroundtheblock on January 1st, 2007

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    Experts will tell you no, but I've done it many, many, many, times and it's held up fine for years. Keep the underlying layer the same or less gloss than those overtop, don't put a flat over a gloss. If you're trying to cover red, you might need many coats.
    Primer is better and cheaper than paint, so I hope you're only asking 'cause that's what you have. If you're going to buy, get the primer. Good Luck.

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  • by OLD FOSSIL on January 17th, 2009

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    you can but it will blister with ina year, best buy cheap primer

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  • by babs6219 on December 19th, 2009

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    I have made this mistake and badly regretted it. Honestly, primer is cheaper, it's a long term fix as opposed to a short term rig. This website describes it in more detail than I am, so please look here to verify.

    http://www.housepaintingtutorials.com/wall-paint-color.html

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