Glass/MirrorsAnderson Glass 14 Bullseye Glass 10

Grout Staining/SealingGrout Works of Central Texas 19

Home Builders Kevin Bearden Custom Homes, LLC 12Weld House Homes 6

Home Theatre Custom Intergrators 19

HVAC ContractorsComfort Air 7Lochridge-Priest 18

InsulationDEK Insulation 11

Insurance AgencyTerry Strickland State Farm 6

IrrigationStein Lawn and Landscape 16

Metal Roof SuppliesPioneer Steel and Pipe 7

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Featured ArticlesPergolas With Styles As Unique As Their Owners 8

How to Create Versatile Living Spaces For Today’s Ever-Changing Families 13

Interior Paint Primers Can Solve Problems And Save Money 20

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Building MaterialsRedwood Inc. 17

CountertopsGary Beam Formica Countertops 17Goldstone 19Red’s Quality Marble 17Unique Kitchen & Bath 14

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FlooringCustom Stain and Scoring 7

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Septic SystemsBlount’s Septic 14

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“Interior primers can actually help prevent a host of problems and enhance the appearance of a finished paint job,” she says. “By choosing the right type of primer for a particular project, it’s even possible to pinpoint the performance benefits you’ll get.”

Here’s a quick sampling of some of the more common types of interior primers and how they can help improve your next paint job:

Many people think that primers are useful only when doing exterior painting, but that’s a mistaken notion. Like exterior primers, interior primers make surfaces more uniform and help paint adhere better, but they can do a lot more, according to Debbie Zimmer, paint and color expert at the Paint Quality Institute.

STAIN-BLOCKING PRIMERSWalls and other interior surfaces often have water stains, smoke residue, grease, or other contaminants that can “bleed” right through a new coat of paint to ruin its appearance. To prevent that from happening, Zimmer advises applying a stain-blocking primer before painting to seal off the stain-producing agents. “These primers come in both latex and oil-based formulations, but latex stain blockers have much less odor, which is always a plus when working indoors,” she says.

VAPOR BARRIER PRIMERSThese interior primers are typically used in bathrooms, kitchens and laundry rooms to help prevent moisture from passing through the walls. By doing so, they help keep the wall insulation dry and reduce the chance of an exterior paint failure due to moisture exiting the interior. Vapor barrier primers also help maintain a comfortable level of humidity inside the home during the heating season.

KITCHEN & BATH PRIMERSThese coatings are often used in the same areas as vapor barrier primers, but they serve a different purpose. Specially formulated with biocides and stain blockers, they help control the growth of mildew and mold in rooms that tend to be damp or humid.

DRY WALL PRIMERSWhile these coatings are called primers, they really function as sealers, which are close cousins of the primer family. As the name indicates, they are applied over drywall and joint compound to

help conceal the differences in their appearance and impart a more uniform look to the completed paint job.

LATEX ENAMEL UNDER-COATERSThese primers are excellent for use under semi-gloss or gloss paint to ensure that the paint will develop its maximum gloss. After applying a latex enamel under-coater and letting it dry, Zimmer says it’s important to lightly sand off any visible brush marks before applying the glossy paint.

BONDING PRIMERSWhen painting a slick material like glass, tile, Formica®, or vinyl-coated paneling, it is always wise to use a bonding primer. These primers are specially formulated to adhere to slippery surfaces and help create a more secure bond between the primer and paint.

Even if you’re on a very tight budget, you shouldn’t fail to apply a primer when the circumstances call for one: the primer may actually save you money. That’s because you may need fewer coats of paint, especially on a previously unpainted surface. Likewise, if you are applying a dark-colored paint, you can often get away with fewer coats by applying a tinted primer beforehand. The net effect may very well be a more economical paint job

For more information on interior paints, primers, and interior painting, visit the Paint Quality Institute blog at blog.paintquality.com or the Institute’s website at www.paintquality.com.