‘Can I REALLY skip the priming?’. . . that’s a question a lot of homeowners have about so-called ‘paint + primer’ products. There are several interior and exterior waterborne paints that have self priming properties on the market–including Benjamin Moore’s low-VOC Aura and Regal Select paint–promising one to two coat coverage, over most surfaces when used without a primer. Using products like these, you can expect to cut painting time in half on some projects. As a general rule, these paint + primer products are a good choice when you’re repainting work in good condition. Continue reading →