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jadix
07-03-05, 09:50 PM
I am new at this do it yourself stuff and I am wondering if I really need to paint over the primer I just put on. I am wanting a white ceiling and the primer I put on is white. What will the paint do that the primer doesn't do?

prowallguy
07-03-05, 10:55 PM
Yes. It will look better, last longer, and allow it to be cleaned if need be.
If not, down the road you will regret doing a half job.
marksr
07-04-05, 04:17 PM
Paint will also touch up better than primer. It will also age better [won't need repainting as soon]

noleguy33
07-05-05, 08:36 AM
I think you should be fine... how often does one clean their ceiling anyway? I've used bullseye 123 a couple of times... it dries to a nice satin-like finish. good luck.

-noleguy33