Do I need to use a primer?

[JustJoe]

Hello,

I'm redecorating the bedroom, on orders from the boss and I filled a few holes in the plasterboard with a polyfiller type thing, am I right in thinking I need to seal it with a primer or something before I paint over it?

Cheers.

 

[joe-90]

It's a good idea to cover with a thinned down coat of emulsion. About 20% water.

 

[JustJoe]

It's a good idea to cover with a thinned down coat of emulsion. About 20% water.

Sounds like a plan. Thanks.

 

[JustJoe]

Just want to make sure I get this right before I do it.

So I just paint over it with a thinned down emulsion, I assume white will be ok, let it dry them put on the new colour?

Thanks.

 

[joe-90]

You've got to get it right with the white first. When it's nice and uniform then go with your colour.