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What is the best primer to use when painting masonry walls?

James Guth
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James Guth is the co-owner and founder of Chesapeake Painting Services LLC. With over 20 years of experience, James specializes in exterior and interior painting, drywall, powerwashing, wallpaper, staining, sealing, and carpentry. James holds a BS in Economics and Business Administration with a concentration in Finance from Towson University

James Guth

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If you're using regular paint, I would highly recommend using a masonry primer.

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What is happening to my interior brick walls if there is a residue that looks like white chalk?

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Sounds like a moisture problem. Use a wire brush and scrape it all down. Before painting, apply a water seal paint to the wall and let it dry. Be sure to cover the entire area, a roller works well. When thoroughly dry, apply the desired paint.

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What sealer and paint do I use to main a masonry wall?

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A latex sealer, primer, and paint will maintain the integrity of the masonry wall. You can also use concrete sealer and paint.

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What do I do if the paint is peeling on my masonry walls?

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You can strip the paint off with TSP and a wire brush, then repaint it with a latex primer and paint.

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Can I use emulsion over an internal masonry painted wall?

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Yes, you can use a latex emulsion paint, but you should also use a latex primer to lay down a base coat so your paint adheres better.

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