Mildew-resistant finish that is great for high humidity, moisture, and temperature rooms like kitchens, bathrooms, powder rooms, and laundry rooms

Crown PX3 (for those who can’t remember, this is the solvent-based one). This is a bit of an anomaly. It did absolutely everything it said on the tin, adhesion was great and it stopped the woodstain bleeding through. Overall, it was probably marginally the best of the bunch in terms of adhesion. But I don’t like it! Sorry Crown – I love you really, the guys at my local CDC will kill me, but I don’t like this product. Maybe it’s just me, but I found: The crucial ingredient to successful and long-lasting tiling project? It's tile primer. Often overlooked - and certainly misunderstood - this guide will cover all you need to know about tile primers - what they are and when to use them.

Kilz Spray-On Primer Products

If washing is necessary, use a non-soapy detergent or a TSP substitute, rinse well and allow to dry.

In contrast to Zinsser Cover Stain, another oil-based wood paneling primer from my list, this product emits less odor. Besides, thanks to the fast odor dissipation technology, you will notice no lingering smells that may cause headaches or other discomfort. Despite this, I still recommend ventilating the room because this product is not completely odorless. When you select a primer for painting paneling, it is a good idea to spend extra time studying what color will do better for your project. For example, you need to buy a white finish primer if you want to get a solid base for light shades. A clear primer is a good choice when you want to see the wood through your painting. A gray primer will work great for darker paints. Also, you will find other color options, but make sure you get the shade that is close to your new paint. What type of primer for paneling to choose? Eye protection is recommended. For spray applications, a small amount of water (no more than 1/2 pint per gallon) may be added. There are many kinds of undercoat paints available for different painting surfaces, so when looking for undercoat paint, you must consider the painting surface. We have explained the different undercoating types below to help you understand which one works better for a given surface. Rubber Based Undercoating In our opinion, the best paintbrush for cutting in is the Wooster short cut with a tapered edge (meaning that there is a dome shape to the edge of the bristles when you look at the brush edge-wise – which is called the filament). We typically use either theWooster Ultra/Pro Firm Shortcut Angle Sash 2″ brushor theWooster 2″ Shortcut Angle Sash brush with Chinex bristles. Both of those have that tapered filament that makes it perfect for getting a nice clean line.We recommend that almost all wall and floor surfaces are primed, before they are tiled. You may need to apply primer neat or diluted with water, depending on how porous your substrate is. You want to use a paint with a different base than that of the primer. For example, use an oil-based primer with a latex paint to take advantage of the rot resistance of the oil primer and the lower VOCs and faster drying of the latex paint. Application at lower temperatures, in high humidity or in poorly ventilated areas will affect dry time. Debbie Wolfe is a photographer, author, and freelance writer in various niches. She has contributed hundreds of home, garden, and crafting articles and DIY tutorials for leading media outlets and retailers, including HGTV, Real Simple, Forbes Advisor, The Spruce, The Home Depot, Walmart, and Mother Earth News. She is the author of two DIY books: Do-It-Yourself Garden Projects and Crafts and Crafting with Herbs from Skyhorse Publishing. Her testing approach is straightforward and budget-minded.