When I first painted my bedroom, I skipped primer because I thought it was unnecessary. Big mistake. After three coats of paint, the old dark blue was still bleeding through, and the finish looked uneven. I ended up buying primer anyway, which doubled the work. Since then, primer has become the first step in any painting project I do.
Primer doesn’t just cover up the old color, it creates a smooth surface that makes the paint go on evenly. It also improves adhesion, which means the paint lasts longer without peeling or chipping. I’ve even noticed that the colors look truer and brighter when applied over primer compared to bare drywall or old paint.
Another advantage is saving money. With primer, one or two coats of paint are usually enough, whereas skipping it can mean three or four coats. That’s a lot of wasted time and extra gallons of paint.
Final Thoughts: Painting is one of the cheapest ways to transform a room, but it only looks good if you do it right. Primer feels like an extra step, but it’s really the foundation of a good finish. After learning the hard way, I’ll never skip it again.