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.
Field practiceSpot-priming is usually enough for my typical repaint when the rest of the coating is sound.
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.
Field practiceI spot-prime the damaged facing before patching, using a suitable oil-based primer. Once that is dry, I skim or patch the area. I use joint compound where there are many repairs or larger areas, and spackle for smaller, isolated defects.
If I find one, I correct it, sand as needed, remove the dust, and spot-prime the repair before applying finish paint.
Manufacturer directionSpot-priming can also create uneven holdout; broader priming may be needed for uniform appearance.
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