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How many coats of primer on wood do you actually need
Is one coat of primer enough on wood before painting?
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"Depending on the wood !! If is to yellow u may need 2 coats of primer and 1 topcoat !! If is already white u can go with 1 coat of quality primer and 1 topcoat !!"
Answered on 21st Dec 2025 - Member since Mar 2020 -
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"1 coat of primer is fine on bare wood. You may have to spot prime the knots before you apply a quick dry primer."
Answered on 21st Dec 2025 - Member since Dec 2024 -
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"Hi there depending on what quality paint u use definitely 2 if high quality or 3 poor quality hope this helps"
Answered on 21st Dec 2025 - Member since Dec 2025 -
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"Yes one coat is absolutely fine if its raw wood i would one coat primer one coat undercoat Then 2 top coats of your choice eg satinwood,gloss,eggshell ect"
Answered on 21st Dec 2025 - Member since Jul 2025 -
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