Why prime walls?

Any specialist will tell you that if there are walls, there must definitely be a primer. The main thing is to figure out: why, which one, and when? It should be said that primer should always be applied to walls, regardless of what work will be carried out: painting walls, applying putty, plastering, or wallpapering.

The primer acts as a kind of intermediary between the wall and the decorative coating. It is used to ensure that the coating lasts as long as possible.

The application of primer ensures maximum adhesion of the surface with the material (paint, glue, varnish, etc.), improving the quality and durability of the coating.

The primer soaks into the wall, penetrates small cracks, and fills them, bonding small particles and micro-peelings. Thus, a uniform surface is achieved, providing a strong base.

Additionally, using primer allows you to hide stains, faded areas of the surface, and increase the gloss of the coating (paint or varnish).

These are the main qualities of wall primer coating. Primer is applied to all types of mineral surfaces. However, it is important to understand that different types of surfaces require different primers to achieve additional properties.

For example, universal acrylic primer UNI-primer from “TRIORA” can be used for treating porous surfaces of concrete, plaster, and brickwork.

For fragile surfaces, it’s better to use deep penetration primer “TRIORA”. It penetrates deeply into the surface and creates a strong elastic layer.

For rooms with high humidity levels, it’s better to use waterproofing primer “TRIORA”. It has high moisture resistance and provides quality waterproofing from the first layer.

For wooden surfaces, it’s better to use wood-protective primer Nature Base “TRIORA”. It slows down moisture penetration and protects wood from bluing and mold.

Once again, it should be reminded that all surfaces need priming. Primer is applied even before wallpapering.

However, there should be moderation in everything. There are often cases where too much primer is applied to a surface. Over-primed surfaces acquire a glass-like effect, which greatly complicates the application process (applies unevenly, drips).

To avoid this, it’s best to conduct a test on a small area. If the result is satisfactory, then you can proceed with priming the entire surface.

At first glance, it seems that there is no particular benefit from priming, but in reality, this is not so. After all, primer not only protects and strengthens walls but also allows saving material applied to the surface, such as paint or glue.

Thus, primer is an important material with many useful properties. To answer the question: whether to prime a wall or not—one can definitely answer: yes!