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Primer Tips

Prep & Paint a Porous Surface

August 20, 2019

As with most any painting project, prepping and priming the surface is key before its time to paint. Choosing the right primer depends a lot on the surface type you’re painting, a choice that is second nature to professional painters but can be confusing to some! When selecting a primer, the first step is recognizing the surface you will be painting and taking into account its condition – and some surfaces are trickier than others.

In this gorgeous green bedroom, the red brick fireplace was drawing too much attention and taking away from the serene and calming feel that was desired. The fix was easy, paint the fireplace! This led us to the first step in selecting the right primer – knowing and assessing the surface that will be painted. In this case, brick, a porous surface that if not properly sealed can soak up a lot of paint. And that can cost time and money!

Bedroom with a red brick fireplace and a sitting area with a window

To prep this brick fireplace for painting we took a cue from the pros and chose KILZ® 1 Standard to seal the porous surface and ensure a professional looking finish. Other porous surfaces that are commonly painted include concrete, new wood and drywall. For any of these KILZ® 1 Standard or KILZ 2® All-Purpose are both great primers to choose.

Bedroom with green walls and a green fireplace with a bed that has purple sheets and pillows

Priming a porous surface before painting ensures your topcoat will look its best.

    Tags:Tags: Bedroom, Brick, Fireplaces, Green, KILZ 1 Standard, KILZ 2 All-Purpose Primer, Makeover, Porous Surface, Primer Tips, Products, Purple, Use Cases, White, Wood

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