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Default primer for re-painting old plaster?

On 2015-12-29 6:09 PM, Oren wrote:
On Tue, 29 Dec 2015 14:59:28 -0800, "Eagle"
wrote:

The question is about paint primers. Don't let facts interfere.


I don't believe in painting over primed plaster. After 30+ years as a
plasterer, I avoid priming plaster walls, both interior and exterior. A
bit of work and you avoid old paint lifting after priming.


Good for you. Primers do help and paint adheres and looked just
wonderful. I'd even prime a 90 year old pastier wall.
Would you save the plaster?

It depends on the existing paint, oil or water based, most new paints
are water based, you need a primer if switching between the two. I like
Fresh Start primer.


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