is it true that you should paint a flat coat of paint then a semi gloss on top of fresh drywall?
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WallsTreat Studio/ Kass Wilson on Mar 15, 2012Actually, your first step should be a primer. Some people believe that flat paint will act as a primer but it doesn't penetrate into the sheet rock. It merely sits on top of the dry wall. Out of curiosity. . . you are painting a wall semi gloss?Helpful Reply
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Christina H on Mar 15, 2012Yes..I just thought a couple coats would be fineHelpful Reply
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Peace Painting Co., Inc. on Mar 15, 2012That's right Kass. Christina go to a paint store and buy drywall primer, it penetrates and seals. After it dries, lightly sand it and apply two coats of your finish paint to look good and last long. Best, CharlesHelpful Reply
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HandyANDY - Handyman & All Repairs, LLC on Mar 16, 2012As Charles says....get a good drywall primer and put up one coat of that first.Helpful Reply
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WallsTreat Studio/ Kass Wilson on Mar 16, 2012Be prepared that semi gloss on a wall will show every imperfection because of the way the light reflects off of it.Helpful Reply
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Anna R on Jul 04, 2012Please Help! We moved in to our new house a year ago anf it looks like it need repainting. We have drywall- ever wall shows dirty. What do we neeed to do. (We had plaster wall before) I am not sure if the primed the wall before putting on the paint. I do plan to repaint the main foyer-what kind of paint do it need to use???Helpful Reply
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Peace Painting Co., Inc. on Jul 04, 2012Anna, go to your nearest Sher-Wms for a sale on good paint until July 8. Two coats of a top-line paint like SW Emerald will cover a multitude of sins and last you forever. You can post a new question yourself by clicking on 'post'. Best, CharlesHelpful Reply
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Anna R on Jul 05, 2012thanks- I will do thatHelpful Reply
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