Hey there, DIYers! Are you thinking of using PVA as a primer before painting? NO WAY!

Let me show you what happens when you use PVA on a surface you want to paint over. Check out this plasterer's job - yikes!

PVA is not a primer for bare plaster if you plan on painting over it. It will react with your paint over time and cause major problems. You need the right primer for the surface you're working on, so don't cut corners!

There are plenty of suitable primers out there that will help you get the job done right. PVA might seem like a cheap and easy solution, but trust me, it's not worth it.

You need paint that can soak into a bare surface and adhere properly, and PVA just won't cut it.

So if you're ever in doubt about what primer to use, just check the technical data sheet of the paint you're working with. Different surfaces require different primers, so make sure you're using the right one!

And please, for the love of all that is holy, stop using PVA (even diluted) as a bare plaster or surface primer. It's just not a good idea. If you need to size your walls before wallpapering, use wallpaper paste thinned down instead. Trust me, your walls (and your sanity) will thank you!



Don't forget to Subscribe to the channel    / @professionalpainterdecorator  

Please Support The Channel either with SUPER THANKS via YouTube
or
Buy Me A Coffee/Pizza/Beer
https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ProPaint...

I now have a Amazon StoreFront*, please have a look.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/philbec...

Check me out on the other Social Media sites
FaceBook
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?...
Instagram
  / beckwithdecorators  


* The Legal Bit*
* The links to Amazon links above are affiliate links. It doesn't cost you anything to click on them but I do earn a small commission if you do as I'm part of the Amazon Associate programme. I have to make you aware; as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.*