Primer (paint)

This article is about a generic preparation coating used for painting. For preparation of the surface for pictures, see Ground (art), Gesso, and Sizing.
A water-based primer, used primarily on wood

A primer (/ˈpraɪmər/) or undercoat is a preparatory coating put on materials before painting. Priming ensures better adhesion of paint to the surface, increases paint durability, and provides additional protection for the material being painted.[1]

  1. ^ "Primer Paint". Painting-ideas-and-techniques.com. 2013-04-18. Archived from the original on 2013-12-03. Retrieved 2013-12-01.