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Primer Sealer

A person's hand using a paint roller to apply white paint on a wall.

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A preparatory coating that seals porous surfaces, blocks stains, and provides a uniform base for paint, improving adhesion and coverage.

Definition & Meaning

Primer sealer is essential when painting over new drywall, stained walls, or surfaces with uneven porosity. Our 5-Step Preparation Process includes applying a high-quality primer sealer tailored to the substrate—stain-blocking for water marks, alkali-resistant for masonry, etc. This step prevents the topcoat from being absorbed unevenly, which would cause flashing and reduce durability. By using primer sealer, we often achieve full coverage in one topcoat, saving clients money on paint. It also ensures that our 6-Year Guarantee holds, as proper priming is a leading cause of premature paint failure.

Other Related Terms

5-Step Preparation Process

A comprehensive surface preparation method consisting of power washing, scraping, sanding, caulking, and priming. This process ensures maximum paint adhesion and longevity, preventing premature peeling and failure.

6-Year Guarantee

An industry-leading warranty covering labor and materials for six years from project completion. It guarantees that any defects in workmanship or premature paint failure will be corrected at no additional cost to the client.

Backrolling

A technique where a roller is used immediately after spray application to embed paint into the surface, ensuring uniform coverage, better adhesion, and eliminating holidays or thin spots.

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