Best ceiling primer

What is ceiling primer and what’s the best primer for a ceiling?

Asked by Harry on 17th Dec 2020
Expert Trade Answers
"The best primer is zinner primer cost more dose a good job."
Answered on 21st Nov 2021 - Member since Jul 2020 - report
"If your ceiling is freshly plastered you have to prime/Miss coat the fresh plaster. There is no primer for that really! You have to mix the paint one part water, one part paint. If you do not water down the paint it will just peel off the ceiling."
Answered on 17th Dec 2020 - Member since Jan 2019 - report
"Farrow & ball .
Dulux . Primer&andercoat .
Zinzzer ceiling pro 5in 1"
Answered on 17th Dec 2020 - Member since Jul 2020 - report
"Trucryl is an acrylic primer which is water based, fast drying and suitable for both non resinous softwoods and hardwoods. It too serves a dual primer and undercoat purpose. Acrylic/Water based primers are generally not suitable for exterior use and are sometimes difficult to sand"
Answered on 7th Jul 2022 - Member since Oct 2021 - report
"I always find normal emulsion is ideal. Don’t use silk on fresh plaster you will regret it always put coat of emulsion before you use silk or a sheen"
Answered on 4th May 2021 - Member since Apr 2021 - report
"I would recommend VALSPAR trade white emulsion. It's good for that process"
Answered on 15th Dec 2021 - Member since Jan 2020 - report
"Normal emulsion is as good as anything. Water it down for the first coat then your good to go . Just do not use silk as the first coat."
Answered on 18th Apr 2021 - Member since Mar 2021 - report
"It is designed to preserve the surface and prevent stains from ruining your ceiling.
I personally think the best one for it is magnetic primer from
Idea paint available from google"
Answered on 30th Jul 2021 - Member since Jul 2021 - report
"I find that Zinsser primer is best, even at a slightly higher cost. Great product and durable results, always."
Answered on 16th Dec 2021 - Member since Dec 2021 - report
"It all depends what the existing paint is.

The Zinsser brand will overcome almost all different and difficult surfaces.

Purchased at Brewers Paint retailers.

Blakes Decorating Ltd"
Answered on 17th Dec 2020 - Member since Oct 2019 - report
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