How a Primer or Sealer Can Benefit Your Home

A question that we are frequently asked is, "Are you going to use a primer?" We thought it would be useful to explain briefly why primers and sealers are and should be used.

The Paint Quality Institute recently published an article that describes the use of Primers and Sealers. Here is a portion of the article below:

"Primers perform several valuable functions. They help the topcoat adhere better to the surface that’s being painted. They do this by making the surface more uniform and accepting for the top coat, so that when the paint is applied, it can get a better “grip” than it would on a bare surface. In addition, primers help give the finished paint job a more uniform appearance in terms of color and sheen, thereby making it more attractive. This is especially true when the surface being painted is porous or uneven. Finally, some primers help prevent stains from coming through the paint from the surface below.

While primers are generally pigmented, sealers are not. The role of a sealer is to seal a porous surface like weathered concrete or stucco so that a finish coat can develop a uniform sheen or gloss. Sealers also help protect the finish coat on masonry from efflorescence which is a white, salt-like residue and to help seal out moisture.

No matter what your painting project this fall might be, remember to use a primer or sealer in these circumstances:

1. When painting new wood or any other surface that has never been painted before.
2. When repainting a surface that is uneven or badly deteriorated.
3. When repainting a surface that has been stripped or is worn down to the original surface material." (View Complete Article)

You can rely on Chism Brothers Painting to ALWAYS prepare the surfaces properly before applying finish coats. Our painters are trained to know the value of proper primers and sealers and when they should be used. We keep up on the latest products so we will only use the best on your home. For more information about how we prepare surfaces for paint, please email us

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