Painting drywall might seem like a straightforward task, but for many first-timers, it can quickly turn into an overwhelming ...

Installed drywall has taped seams covered with drywall compound (mud) and its fastener holes are filled with mud, so paint manufacturers usually recommend a primer. Priming drywall is fast ...

Brand new drywall is very porous, and with taping may have inconsistent surface textures. Priming new walls will even out the surface and prevent your paint from being absorbed into it.

Standard paint, even flat wall paint ... is to apply special drywall primers and sealers. The primer will give a uniform texture and the sealer will give uniform porosity to the drywall and ...

Ragged drywall or obstruction inside wall cavity ... not to improve the appearance of the repaired area. We applied wall paint—no primer—and weren’t satisfied with how it looked.

Wait for the primer to dry thoroughly, then re-paint. It’s important to note that if you don’t address the underlying cause of ghosting on your drywall, it’s going to happen again even after ...

Remove any drywall debris or chipped paint and sand ... and then prime and paint. If your paint includes primer, you can skip the priming step. 1. Square off the hole. If it is round or irregular ...