How to Prime and Paint Closets in New Construction Like a Pro

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This video demonstrates the application of an oil-based spray primer to a small closet. The process begins with preparing the wooden shelves, which includes caulking and then applying an oil-based primer to prevent wood grain from raising. Following the initial priming, the shelves are sanded for a smooth finish. Finally, the same oil-based primer is applied to the drywall surfaces of the closet walls to prepare them for painting. While the user's requested context specified 'latex primer,' the video explicitly shows and describes the use of an 'oil-based primer' for both wood and drywall surfaces.

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So, I'm getting ready to uh prime a closet right here. And I'm just going to be using a turbo spray cans with a closet pack done by a handyman. I've, you know, cocked it. Now, I'm just going to spray it. No need to load up an airless sprayer when I got just such a small little project like this. I'm using an oilbased uh primer because I don't want the wood grain to be raised on, you know, the shelves. It'll actually be harder to sand if you use a water-based product. So, I'm just going to spray it. The stuff will dry really fast. Then, I'll come back and sand it. [Music] Heat. Heat. [Music] Heat. [Music] Heat.

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