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Originally Posted by djlnc
We purchased a veranda that's a few years old and all the walls are the original textured white. I'd like to initially paint one wall as an accent wall. I've done a fair amount of painting over the years, but just want to be sure that these walls will take paint without a coat of primer first. Don't want to wind up with adhesion problems. Any do-it-yourselfers out there with advice?
Thanks!
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If the existing surface is glossy you will need to apply a coat of primer. If in doubt do a test first.
1 - Clean the surface
2 - Apply a coat of paint to a small test area, exactly as you intend to apply if you were painting the entire wall. (that means applying the paint with a roller)
3 - Allow the paint to dry for a period of at least 24 hours.
4 - Give the painted area the "thumb nail test", that means try to remove the paint on the tested area with your thumb or finger nail.
If the paint on the tested area comes off with your finger nail, you need to apply a coat of primer first.