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Home » DIY FAQs » Paint » Paints » Do I need to prime my ceiling before painting it?

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While it’s always a good idea to prime before painting, unless you ceiling has stains, you probably don’t need to because it doesn’t take the abuse and get as dirty as walls typically do.

 

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