Painting - Priming Ceilings

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HoneyDo
09-05-05, 09:44 PM
Hi,

I have removed the "popcorn" off a bedroom ceiling. I want to retexture it with a knockdown texture. Now that the popcorn is off, do I have to prime it before I texture it? If so, do I have to prime it again after I texture it before I paint it or can I just paint over the texture without priming again?

Thanks.

marksr
09-06-05, 07:18 AM
IMO there is no need to prime before texturing. The only exception is if there are stain issues. Usually you can get by with 1 good coat of paint over the texture although priming is always best. I would definetly prime bath room ceilings.
HoneyDo
09-06-05, 01:15 PM
Thank you. You just saved me a couple of hours hanging upside down!