Don't Skip the Primer!
When we painted our dining room after moving in, I opted not to prime since the color difference wasn't big. It turned out to be a very time consuming mistake.
Within a few months, stains began seeping through the paint. Even water would leave a mark that wouldn't go away! Now I have to do it again...the right way.
the original blue walls had been freshly painted by the seller...and were hiding all sorts of sins...like grease stains. Guess they didn't prime first either!
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I am a professional painter/paperhanger. You have to use a primer-sealer all the time. The primer-sealer prevents bleed through and gives the top coat something to hold onto rather than your walls acting like a sponge. This extra step makes the paint more washable and last longer. I like Zinsser's 123 primer-sealer.
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Yup! Lesson learned! I am actually using Zinsser 123 on the repaint.
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