Spot-priming
Priming only the repaired, bare or stained areas of a surface rather than the whole surface.
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Priming only the repaired, bare or stained areas of a surface rather than the whole surface.
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For this full-repaint scope, my usual sequence is repair first, then spot-prime.
I generally brush the cut-ins and roll repaints. In suitable empty spaces, I may spray and back-roll. After preparation and spot-priming, apply two finish coats, observing the selected coating's drying and recoat instructions.
After priming, inspection, and any necessary repairs and spot-priming, I apply two finish coats.
As needed, we skim, sand the repair, restore the texture to match the surrounding finish, and spot-prime before continuing. Inspect the completed corrections as well.
Prime and inspect. Apply the PVA primer. Once dry, inspect with a light; repair, sand, restore texture, and spot-prime as needed.
Spot-prime a filler repair for a painted finish. Do not spot-prime beneath a penetrating stain.
On previously painted cedar with sound surrounding paint, spot-prime exposed wood and the entire prepared repair, including exposed sound older coating and transitions where another layer has peeled away. Do not automatically prime the whole house.
Once the surface is even, spot-prime the sanded areas with a compatible primer.
Manufacturer directionSpot-priming can also create uneven holdout; broader priming may be needed for uniform appearance.
Filed under Technique: Spot-priming
Filed under Technique: Spot-priming