07/23/2026
A great paint job starts long before the first coat of paint goes on, and that's where primer comes in! Many people think primer is just "extra paint," but it's actually designed to prepare the surface so your finish coat looks better and lasts longer. The right primer improves adhesion, blocks stains, seals porous surfaces, and helps create a smooth, uniform finish.
Did you know there isn't just one type of primer?
Professional painters choose different primers depending on the project:
๐๐ผ๐ป๐ฑ๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐ฃ๐ฟ๐ถ๐บ๐ฒ๐ฟ โ Helps paint stick to slick surfaces like cabinets, tile, laminate, and glossy trim.
๐ช๐ผ๐ผ๐ฑ ๐ฃ๐ฟ๐ถ๐บ๐ฒ๐ฟ โ Seals bare wood and prevents tannin stains from bleeding through.
๐ฆ๐๐ฎ๐ถ๐ป-๐๐น๐ผ๐ฐ๐ธ๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐ฃ๐ฟ๐ถ๐บ๐ฒ๐ฟ โ Covers water stains, smoke damage, and other discoloration.
๐ ๐ฎ๐๐ผ๐ป๐ฟ๐ ๐ฃ๐ฟ๐ถ๐บ๐ฒ๐ฟ โ Prepares brick, concrete, and other masonry surfaces for long-lasting results.
๐ฅ๐๐๐-๐๐ป๐ต๐ถ๐ฏ๐ถ๐๐ถ๐๐ฒ ๐ฃ๐ฟ๐ถ๐บ๐ฒ๐ฟ โ Protects metal surfaces from corrosion before painting.
At Whitehouse Residential & Commercial Painting, we don't believe in one-size-fits-all solutions. Choosing the right primer is one of the most important steps in creating a beautiful, durable finish that stands the test of time. It's just one more reason we're Kentuckiana's Most Trusted Name in Painting. Call today at (502) 425-0483 to request an estimate for your next project!