Q: I am planning to paint the living room and recently found out that it’s recommended to use a primer before painting. What is paint primer, is it really necessary, and how long does primer take to ...

ANSWER: Yes, but the primer should be an exterior latex primer such as 1-2-3, also a Zinsser product. I think the shellac-based Bin is very sensitive to moisture, and I have seen no evidence in ...

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