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Prime when you are painting new drywall, bare wood, or patched areas, covering stains, or making a dramatic color change such as light over dark. Primer seals the surface and helps the topcoat adhere and cover evenly. When repainting a similar color on a sound surface, a quality paint-and-primer may be enough.

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