How long to let paint dry before putting on the next coat?

Question

I'm doing an accent wall and painted the primer today at five pm- it's now eight pm and the wall is dry to the touch. Can I paint the next coat or do I have to let the color set over night? ICK!!!!

Answer 1

wen its dry...duh

Answer 2

First, what does it say about this on the primer's can?  If it says something different, I'd go with the manufacturer's instructions.  Otherwise, if this is latex, I usually wait a couple of hours and paint another coat.

Answer 3

Let is sit overnight. It's not as easy as looking and seeing "when it dries" because the paint can be dry to the touch, but not really dry. Also important with the ceiling. Let primer sit on ceiling over night before painting ceiling.

Answer 4

You are ready to paint! If you need another coat of the paint color do it tomorrow morning.

Good Luck!!!!

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