So, I am painting my room, right now the walls are BRIGHT, what kind of primer should i get? preferably Behr?

Question

Its Indoors.

Answer 1

I have used Kiltz primer on the inside and the outside of every project I have done.  It works well and allows you to use less paint when applying.

Answer 2

I don't know if Behr has one or not but you can use a tintable primer and tint the primer to a shade close to the new paint color

Try Benjamin Moore if Behr does not have one

Answer 3

I'm curious as to why you need Behr primer particularly.  I choose Behr or Glidden (both Home Depot) depending on the color chip.  If it's a Behr color chip, I get the Behr paint, if you get my meaning.

If you are painting from a light colored wall to a dark color (like burgundy or dark blue, etc) just get a can of Glidden Gripper gray (it comes in gray and white) primer.

If you are painting a darker color wall to a much lighter color, do the opposite.  Get the white primer.  

You will only need one coat of primer.  You will need at least 2 coats of your finish color (maybe 3).  Most interior walls are painted with either Satin or Semi-Gloss.  Use Semi-Gloss or High Gloss for your trimwork if you have baseboards, window frames, or crown molding to paint.  Make sure you get the proper nap roller for your surface (most flat sheetrock walls do fine with a 3/8" nap roller).  

It is important to make sure your walls don't have anything sticky or greasy on them before you start, and it helps to fill in any nailholes before starting.  Be aware that you will need to sand smooth and prime these spots before you paint or the spackle spot will suck the shine out of your paint and leave a "flat" spot on your wall.

Good luck with your project.  My philosophy about paint is that it's relatively easy and cheap to change if you don't like it.

Answer 4

If you're paint glossy /new or old/ better to prime with Kilz.

If the paint new, like 1week old and flat,just sand a bit and paint the wall.

If the paint new,like 1 week old but glossy, prime and paint.

If the paint old /flat or glossy/ prime and paint.

Answer 5

if the walls are already painted, you don't need a primer. just apply two coats of what ever colour you want...some bright colors need three coats to hide.

Answer 6

I am not confused,but wonder why you think you need a primer?If your repainting over a paint,why don't you just get an Acrylic paint and paint over wall color?