Do I need to apply 2 coats of primer to new drywall?

Questions & AnswersCategory: Painting Walls and CeilingsDo I need to apply 2 coats of primer to new drywall?
Tony asked 10 years ago

I just put a coat of a good primer on some new drywall and can see different shades of white where the drywall and spackle joints meet. Do I need to apply another coat of primer or will my finish coat take care of this?

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MagicDave answered.

When in doubt, try a test paint area to see… normally one coat of latex drywall primer will suffice… assuming high quality products were used… this goes for top coating as well… we always recommend Sherwin Williams Latex Drywall Primer, and Classic-99 Latex for top coating… Good Luck!