A coat of drywall primer or drywall sealer creates a uniform surface, helping the paint adhere better and resulting in fewer coats and a smooth finish. For existing painted walls, you may not always ...

Your primer coat is really important when painting new dry wall, as it preps the surface of the walls and ceiling to improve the paint's adhesion and coverage. But how many coats of primer do you need ...

When you install fresh drywall, it's tempting to jump straight to painting. After all, fresh surfaces are a blank canvas, right? Uh, not quite. Before that first coat goes on, primer is a must.

Q. I would like to remove the wallpaper in the living, dining and family rooms of my house. Is there a way to remove it and prepare the walls for painting without having to sand? I have a severe dust ...