Comments on: Primer Worth the Price? Valspar, Behr, and Kilz Review

By: Jocie

Jocie — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 02:05:55 +0000

Hey TJ, If you are going to paint over laminate you need to first lightly sand, or the paint and primer won’t stick. You may want to try KILZ Premium (rather than original or general purpose), since it claims to also adhere to glossy surfaces. Good luck and let us know what works!

By: TJ

TJ — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 01:29:32 +0000

I want to paint over cheap laminate paneling by doing some faux painting with Valspar interior acrylic granite paint. This product has texture in it. I had purchased Kilz primer but am not sure whether that will actually work adequately. Can anybody give me some guidance as to how to get this project accomplished? Is painting over this stuff even an option?

By: Fred

Fred — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 13:23:23 +0000

KJ-You’ll definitely need to prime first… and you’ll probably want to lightly sand the surface since ikea furniture will already be varnished. disassemble as much as you can, lightly sand, prime, then paint.

By: KJ

KJ — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 04:56:37 +0000

Would anyone recommend any of these products for painting over a cheap wood-like desk (think IKEA or office store)? I’d like to get away from the blond wood color, but think that just painting it won’t work. Need to prime first. Thoughts?

By: Andrew

Andrew — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 21:05:34 +0000

Try the Valspar High Hiding primer instead as that is the one specifically designed for a high hiding ability. One coat, never had a problem. As far as I’m concerned you cannot compare the Kilz with the other two unless you used a water base as the oil bases are better hiding primers/sealers. I’ve had more issues with Behr Paints than either Valspar, Ben Moore, or Sherwin Williams.

By: Ethan

Ethan — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 12:48:46 +0000

@Dmitriy, Thanks for the info. It’s always great when other people can share their own paint experiences. Good luck with the neon blue!

By: Dmitriy

Dmitriy — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 02:35:26 +0000

Using Valspar to cover a neon blue wall right now. Third coat - still can see through somewhat. It is very nice and smooth, even coverage, but you are right - several coats is not worth the time

By: Jocie

Jocie — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 19:33:21 +0000

Hi all! Thanks so much for your thoughts and experiences. Sorry for not responding, I was lost in a cyber black whole while on vacation.

Tish - Great idea with tinting the primer. I have heard others with good experiences with this. I with I had known this when I originally painted the walls red! In this case, I chose not to tint the primer since the bottom was going to be white.

Alan - I used Sharpies to write on the primer and used KILZ over top. Interesting though, I wish I had thought to compare KILZ, Behr, abnd Valspar in covering the marker as well. Maybe next time…

-Jocie

By: randy

randy — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 13:35:20 +0000

Kilz works great. But I usually use Kilz 2 (latex). It covers stains and unwanted colors very well. With the additional benefit of cleaning up with water. And has almost no smell.

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 21:58:04 +0000

I’m currently using a can of Valspar primer… it is VERY nice. OF course, my can cost me $4 at Habitat, so it’s worth the money for ME…