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QuestionWhen I install sheetrock, do I have to add texture to the walls?DonaganTop AnswererMost people don't. It's a matter of personal preference.
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QuestionShould you use flat or satin paint for the walls?DonaganTop AnswererSatin is easier to keep clean.
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QuestionShould you still use primer if the paint has primer in it?DonaganTop AnswererNo.
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QuestionDo I need to sand primer before applying paint?Community AnswerIt isn't strictly necessary, but it will improve the look of the finished wall. Many loose particles will adhere to the primer while priming bare drywall, and this can cause irregularities on the finished surface if they aren't sanded.
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QuestionCan I paint drywall that has already been painted?Community AnswerYes. Just make sure the colors are close; otherwise you will need to have a primer coat first.
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QuestionWill the primer cover chalk lines on the sheet rock?DonaganTop AnswererWipe off any loose chalk particles, and then the primer should cover whatever's left.
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QuestionMy drywall is having a textured finish applied. Does this eliminate the need for primer?DonaganTop AnswererThe main purpose of primer is to help the paint cover whatever's under the primer. If the textured finish is a neutral color and does a good job of masking whatever's underneath, you probably don't need primer.
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QuestionCan latex primer be used on drywall?Community AnswerYes it can, and most primers are latex based if you examine the container. I would say use the appropriate primer for the paint that you are using.
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