Should new drywall be primed before texturing or after?

Questions & AnswersCategory: Drywall and Plaster Repair QuestionsShould new drywall be primed before texturing or after?
Anonymous asked 10 years ago

I just finished installing 24 feet of new basement wallboard. Should I prime before or after texturing?

2 Answers
MagicDave answered.

Always Prime before anything else…

Crowder Painting answered.

Agree, priming before texturing makes it easier to see the new texture as it is applied plus it lays down better.