Why Primer Matters
Primer helps create a more consistent base across repairs, new compound and existing surface areas. It also makes the surface easier to inspect before final paint.
Paint Is the Final Stage
Painting should not be used as a shortcut for unresolved finishing defects. Side light and ceiling fixtures can make ridges or poorly feathered compound easier to see once the surface is one colour.
Related ceiling work
The useful next step depends on what the ceiling reveals. Read about ceiling skim coating, repair after texture removal, primer and paint, or the factors covered in the cost guide.