paint primer
Pre-color surface prep
Paint primer is a preparatory coating applied before paint to improve adhesion and durability.
Primer seals porous surfaces, blocks stains from bleeding through, and creates a uniform base for the topcoat.
Different primers suit different surfaces—wood, metal, drywall: You'll need a stain-blocking primer over those water marks.
Skipping primer often means more coats and shorter-lasting results.
- undercoatPreparatory paint layer
- sealerCoating preventing moisture penetration
- baseSupporting bottom structure
- gessoAbsorbent primer for canvases
- adhesionState of clinging fast
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- primers
- primingundercoat, base coat, sealer, surface prep
- surface protectorsfabric protector, stain guard, waterproofing spray, mattress protector, carpet protector
paint primertopcoat
Outermost garment layer
finish coat · final coat · clear coat · varnish · lacquer
paint primerpaint stripper
Chemical that dissolves finishes
paint remover · solvent · thinner · sandpaper · sanding
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