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Primer question

11 years ago

Is there a difference between drywall primer and plaster primer? I've got extra BM plaster primer and I have a new drywall wall that needs priming. Should I use my leftover plaster primer on the drywall?

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PRO
Christopher Nelson Wallcovering and Painting
11 years ago
What is the exact product?Probably,yes, it will actually tell you this on the side of the can.

Read the label
jmc01
Original Author
11 years ago
probably, christophern, it didn't tell me on the side of the can. That's why I came here and asked. Stupid move on my part, eh?
PRO
Christopher Nelson Wallcovering and Painting
11 years ago
No need for the smart remark. If it is a quality primer it will tell you what it is made to prime. If you got it at HD or Lowes, I cannot help you
Faron79
11 years ago
If it's primer for REAL plaster, it's usually tolerant of plasters' higher ph. It should be fine on sheetrock though.

What exact BM primer-series is it?

Faron
Jumpilotmdm
11 years ago
The label doesn't tell you? Hmmm. Very suspect. There should be no problem using a plaster primer on drywall, it's just the reverse that might not be OK.
I'd still like to see that label though.

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