Wall Putty vs Primer: What Goes First?
SURFACE PREPHalf of all site arguments start here. Putty and primer do different jobs, and the order you apply them decides how long your paint lasts.Updated July 2026•6 min read•By The Turbolux Team Short answer: Primer goes first. On new plaster the proven sequence is one coat of cement primer,
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How to Prepare New Plaster for Painting
SURFACE PREPPaint fails on new plaster for one reason: the wall was not ready. Here is the full curing, cleaning and priming sequence that makes paint last.Updated July 2026•8 min read•By The Turbolux Team Short answer: Let new cement plaster cure for 4 to 6 weeks, confirm it is dry
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Do You Really Need a Primer Before Painting?
SURFACE PREPARATIONWhen primer is essential, when you can skip it, and what happens if you get it wrong.Updated July 2026•7 min read•By The Turbolux Team Short answer: Yes on any bare, new, repaired or previously failed surface. Primer seals porous alkaline plaster, blocks the alkali that would otherwise attack your
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