Do you have to use a primer when painting over an off white flat paint
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I would, But no
A lot of paints now come with a pain and primer in one can. Save yourself time and effort, and buy the right kind.
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The flat paint can act as the primer, depending on what you use to go over it (with)
Whatever you are painting make sure it is clean first, then just paint over it. I sometimes use flat as a primer (in the same color spectrum) then paint with a satin or semi gloss finish. Best of luck.
I'd not use one.
No
Flat paint is NOT a primer. Primer is made for new paint to conceal a color and add with the adhesion of the new paint,
You will get better coverage with the new paint using a good primer fir
Paint it. Primer is for things that have not been painted, and it is usually used on metal. Your flat paint will act as a primer. Don't buy primer already in the paint, it doesn't work like it should.
I wash mine with TSP first to prep them and have not had an issue yet.
You don't have to....but primer always gives you a nice, smooth base coat for new paint to grab onto to. Also, depending on your new paint color, you can use a darker primer to help save paint.
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And it depends how long that paint has been on the wall and how porous, it could act as a sponge and suck up your paint without the primer. So a good choice would be a combo paint/primer in one.
If your going really deep or dark in color, a tinted primer would reduce the number of coats you would have to apply. As in a pink tinted primer, will give a richer red with better coverage.
I was told by a professional painter to use a primer if you are changing brands or going from semi-gloss to flat. Ask your paint store for additional advice.