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When to apply a primer?

23 September 2025 by
When to apply a primer?
Etablissements Guilmin SRL, Benoit Piessevaux

Everything you need to know about whether, or not, to apply a primer or primer sealer.

The need to apply a primer or primer sealer is a recurring question. So, we'll explain everything to you!

What to apply a primer / primer sealer on?

  • On all new substrates.
  • On all substates in poor condition (after restoration).

For what purposes?

  • Facilitate painting.
  • Ensure better uniformity.
  • Feed the substrate to make it more solid.
  • Avoid the formation of bubbles in the finishing coat.
  • Avoid the appearance of shade variations on the substrate.
  • Avoid peeling of the sealing.
  • Saturate the substrate for a reduced need for a finishing paint and for optimal coverage.

Useful information:

  • The application of a primer or a primer sealer is essential, or even more important than the application of a finishing paint.
  • There is no point in applying a primer/primer sealer on a wall in good condition that is already painted, especially if the purpose is to change the colour.
  • Each type of substrate requires a specific primer or adequate primer sealer.

Primer
Primer Equaliser
Primer Equaliser Prestige
Polyprimer

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