Yes, the wallboard needs to be primed before painting. You can choose
to to it before or after the splattering step.

If you do it before the splattering you'll have a uniform white
surface and it may help you get a more consistent splatter pattern.



(Ernesto) wrote in message . com...
Is it necessary to prime bare wallboards before spraying orange peel
texture? Why or why not?

My contractor says it's not needed, but I've read elsewhere that it's
a good idea to prime first (no reason provided though).

Please help! Thanks.

-Ernesto