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Springtime and DIY projects go hand in hand, and this spring season it feels like that sentiment rings truer than ever before. With all of us staying home to practice safe social distancing we have a lot more time on our hands, making it the perfect time to tackling a DIY painting project. But before you paint, don\u2019t forget to prime!<\/p>\n

While the paint\u2019s job is all about color, the primer\u2019s job is to prepare the surface for painting and make that color the best it can be. Even with a simple color change where you\u2019re covering an existing lighter color with another color, it wouldn\u2019t be advisable to paint without priming. If you paint without priming first, the end result could be a color that is a slightly different shade that the color you selected. For a simple color change from walls to furniture re-painting projects, KILZ 2\u00ae<\/sup> All-Purpose Primer<\/a> is right for the job.<\/p>\n

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There are also certain surface types that are extremely porous, including brick and wood. If you paint on these surfaces without priming, there is a good chance the paint will seep into the surface \u2013 and that means your color won\u2019t be as vibrant or true as you were expecting. When you\u2019re looking to seal porous surfaces, KILZ\u00ae<\/sup> 1 Standard Primer<\/a> and KILZ 2 All-Purpose are both great primer choices.<\/p>\n

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And it goes without saying that when painting over a darker color with a new, fresh-as-spring lighter shade, you definitely want to prime first. Otherwise shades like deep red will show through and change the tone of the new paint color you selected. If you\u2019re going from a darker to a lighter color in your DIY painting project, KILZ\u00ae<\/sup> 3 Premium Primer<\/a> has a thick, high-hide formula that is up to the task.<\/p>\n

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Prime first for dark to light color changes!<\/p>\n

In all of these cases, priming before painting lessens the number of topcoats required \u2013 saving you time and ensuring your finished DIY project is the color you desired!<\/p>\n

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Always remember to refer to our website\u202fkilz.com<\/a>\u202for product back labels for additional information on which primer is right for your project and detailed instructions on how to apply our products.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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