Many people believe that the last coat of paint is the key to producing perfect interiors. However, primer is actually the main element that gives your walls a shiny, smooth and long lasting quality. Just like a wall putty design lays the foundation for stunning textures, primers ensure that your interior walls are ready to shine with the perfect finish.
They are more than just a base coat and they are the best way to achieve perfect interior walls, whether you’re painting a new surface or working on your old walls. Let’s dive into the eight key reasons why primer should never be skipped.
1. Superior Adhesion
Primers act like a bonding agent between your wall surface and the topcoat. The chances of your paint fading, cracking or peeling increase without the use of primers. It guarantees that your topcoat stays smooth and long lasting by creating superior bonding. This is particularly crucial for challenging surfaces like plaster, concrete or even walls that have already been painted.
2. Higher Top Coat Coverage
Have you ever noticed how certain walls require many coats of paint because they absorb too much? That’s where primer saves the day. They create a consistent base by sealing surfaces with pores, which decreases paint absorption. The outcome? You save paint and money by using a topcoat that covers and spreads more evenly.
3. Better Priming for Imperfections
Just like wall putty hides cracks and unevenness, primer does its own share of heavy lifting. It fills in minor imperfections, levels the wall surface and provides a consistent canvas for painting. This makes your topcoat or wood paint look rich, vibrant and professional, no matter the wall’s history.
4. Superior Whiteness for True Colors
Getting the exact color you choose is one of the most difficult things when painting interior walls. Primer paint, with its superior whiteness, acts like a neutral backdrop. It improves color accuracy, guaranteeing that your finished paint shade appears true, bright and clean.
5. Moisture Resistant Protection
Moisture problems with interior walls are common, particularly in humid locations like dining areas and washrooms. Primers help by blocking water from entering the surface and stopping damage to the paint. It also seals the surface, which helps prevent stains and fungus, keeping your walls in their best condition.
6. Excellent Brushability for Easy Application
Primer paint spreads easily on walls, whether you use a brush or roller. This great flexibility minimises spots and uneven areas on your walls and ensures that the surface is evenly covered. Even if you’re painting on your own, primer makes the work simpler and the finish look neat and professional.
7. Chalking Free Finish
Painted walls leave behind a powdery layer called chalking as they get older. Primers help stop this by holding the wall surface firmly together and giving a solid base for the paint. This keeps your walls smooth, clean and looking good for years without the need for many repairs.
8. Higher Opacity for a Strong Base
Primers have strong hiding power, which means they can cover old paint, stains and marks on the wall. This makes sure the new wall paint or wood paint looks fresh with no traces of the previous color visible. It’s like cleaning your walls before painting them again.
Prepare Your Walls with JKMaxx Paints’ Primera Primers
To give your walls the perfect base before painting, choosing the right primer paint is just as important as the final coat. JKMaxx Paints has a range of primers made for different needs. The JK Primera 2 in 1 Interior & Exterior Wall Primer works on both old and new walls, giving strong adhesion, sealing and better topcoat coverage. For inside walls, the JK Primera Interior Wall Primer adds extra whiteness, hides marks and makes colors look bright and clear.
If you want a smooth and glossy base, the JK Primera White Primer ST is a great choice, with easy brush application, moisture resistance and strong bonding. Whether you’re working on interior walls or surfaces that need wood paint, JKMaxx Primera Primers give your project the best start so the finish looks better and lasts longer.