Tinted Primer

cynthiann

Never used it or even thought it even existed, but is it too good to be true? Only been painting a year but would love some feedback.

slickshift

I don't use it
Maaaaybe I might go gray with some of those deep colors...maybe
Really SWP Deep Accents kinda blows the need for that, BM maybe I'd grey up the primer on a deep red or something

Other than that I don't see the point, unless you're trying to only do one color coat (top coat)

Besides, once it's tinted, I can't use it on any other projects, like my house

theworx

Most of the paint contractors we hire tint their primer when dealing with dark colours on feature walls or on trim and doors (when the colour is dark or deep, like bright Red, Burgandy etc...). When it might take three coats to cover normally, they can do it with two coats. Common practice here!!!

Redman

I usually tint primer to 75% of the finish color, in order to make sure you can tell the 2 apart when appling and when it is dry.

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Woz the Painter

Most paint dealers I deal with usually tint primer 50% of finish formula, because primer takes tint differently than finish, it usually works out fine. Another thing that I do is carry around a box with 10 color tints so can can mix a color if thats what customer wants, also I can color up primer on the job. Sometimes deeper pastels as well as mid-tones of finish coat will show primer peeking through, if its a yellowish finish shoot in some medium yellow pig. if its a reddish tone shoot in a little burnt umber or bulletin red, just be carefull and don' t over shoot.

RobertF

I use it when doing venetian plaster finishes. Since I normally have to skim coat the wall first anyways I can prime and color at the same time and makes the faux finish work much better with a lot less labor.

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ron schenker

If I'm using a good quality paint (usually not what the homeowner buys) I'll skip the primer. If I'm doing a drastic color change, I'll use tinted primer. New drywall must have drywall primer. Unpainted wood must have primer