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What type of primer should I use to cover up patched holes before painting the entire wall with regular paint?

Asked by Floyd Mitchell
7 months ago
Last Updated: June 2, 2024

I just finished fixing a bunch of holes in my house with joint compound. Now I need to paint over them, but I know I can’t just use my regular paint because the patches will stand out. What type of primer should I use? Can I just prime over the patches and then paint the entire wall as usual once it’s dry?

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Samuel Rudi

Use Kilz 2 as a primer to cover the entire surface to prevent patches from showing. Even a small amount can have an impact.

Samuel Rudi

Nick, for small screw holes, you don’t need to. I thought you were talking about larger patches. It’s not worth spending money on nail and screw holes.

Umut Nalbantoğlu

Nick, I suggest prepping and priming the entire wall to get the best results.

Ricardo Gómez

It’s definitely excessive to prime the entire wall.

Sarah Roberts

When you use a PVA primer sealer, you’ll be fine as long as there are no stains on the wall. Spot prime first, then finish the wall. For fun, finish over the spots.

Eleonora Bezkorovayniy

Everyone has their own preference for primers. Personally, I like using binding primer. You can spot prime before painting over the entire surface.

Kaïs Caron

I suggest using Zinsser oil-based primer.

Kalpit Pujari

For new drywall mud, I recommend using PVA primer. Use Kilz 2 for covering stains. Make sure to spot prime before painting the entire wall.

Kalpit Pujari

Applied primer to the drywall

Vildan Kulaksızoğlu

Alright, skip the sandpaper. Wet sand with a damp soft cotton cloth in circular motions until smooth. Essentially, clean the patch. Most modern finish paints are self-priming, so just spot prime with the finish paint in a Starburst pattern and let it dry completely. Then apply the final coat as necessary.
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Julie Dixon

Incorrect, simply having primer in the paint doesn’t eliminate the need for primer on a spackling job or fresh drywall

Vildan Kulaksızoğlu

Perused the container

Karl-Heinrich Hense

Hey, , painters who do this for a living will have a different perspective. And it’s actually “you’re welcome,” not “your welcome,” and typically people don’t say that when offering poor advice.

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Karl-Heinrich Hense

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Jasmina Anđelić

Hey, , that can is definitely not right. It’s just asking for trouble. Maybe it can handle small patches, but anything larger than a dollar bill will easily tear out the compound when you drive over it. It’s always better to seal separately.

Vildan Kulaksızoğlu

When I started union painting 40 years ago, we always used oil primer on patches and new work. Prepping the patch with wet sanding is the ideal method. Nowadays, they say latex paint is an all-in-one product. I’m just the messenger.

Jasmina Anđelić

Speaking from my own experience, I think the paint & primer in one is a gimmick. It doesn’t seal patches or stick to old paint. I had to pull out many patches before deciding to seal separately and top coat with plain latex paint. No need for oil based primer, it slows down production. Shellac (BIN) dries in about 5 minutes and works great. I also use the wet sponge method, but sometimes prefer sandpaper for fine-tuning. It usually takes multiple layers for me.

Kalpit Pujari

Hey , it looks like your walls already have 2 coats. Just make sure to give your patches 2 coats as well before painting the entire wall. I offer 1 year warranty repairs for new home builders. If you skip the first coat on the patches, the patches will still be visible.

Peppi Laurila

Sand, seal any primer. Then touch up with paint. If needed, you may have to repaint the entire wall for consistent color.

Maëlyne Girard

Feel free to check your touch ups after priming and fix any problems. The primer might reveal issues you hadn’t noticed before.

Ayşe Abacı

How is the texture looking now? Did you sand down the patch so that the edges are not visible?

Shylaja Kamath

That’s exactly what I do. Make sure to blend all the mud smoothly, apply primer to the mud, and then paint the entire wall. I prefer using 3/8″ nap white dove rollers. Primer helps bring some texture back. Whether it’s Kilz2 or Zinsser 123, I achieve the same results. If it’s a household with smokers, I would likely prime the entire wall with Coverstain or BIN.

Heather Crawford

I haven’t noticed any issues with the wall patch. Just opt for good quality paint. If you’re really worried, consider using paint that already has primer mixed in and cover the entire wall.

Heather Crawford

If the existing paint is oil-based, scrape off the latex paint as much as you can and apply an oil-based primer.

Ronja Kallio

Opt for a high hide primer and paint combo, especially for surfaces with a high nap.

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