The Importance of Priming

SUNNYVALE — One of the most common mistakes people make when painting their homes is neglecting to use primer. In reality, primer and paint work as a team: the primer gives the paint a clean, stable surface to stick to, while the paint provides ultraviolet protection and color. If you neglect to apply a coat of primer, the typical result is for the paint to prematurely begin peeling off the surface to which it has been applied.

Before applying your primer, it’s important to properly prepare the surface. Use sandpaper to scrape off any old paint and get it down to the bare wood. Once the area is sanded and clean, you can prime it, and after the primer is dry, you can apply your top coat.