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# Do wall surfaces that have already been painted need to be primed again when they receive a new coat?

If wall and ceiling surfaces are to overhauled an to receive a new coat after several years, the question arises as to whether priming is necessary. We recommend the following procedure:

If the new coat is to be applied in approximately the same shade as the existing coating, you do not need a primer.

However, if the new color tone differs greatly from the existing paint, we recommend priming:

- For Farrow & Ball paints, the [Wall & Ceiling Primer & Undercoat](https://www.meinewand.com/en/farrow-ball-wall-ceiling-primer-undercoat) in the matching shade.
- For Little Greene colors, [Wall Primer Sealer](https://www.meinewand.com/en/little-greene-wall-primer-sealer).

In this case, the primers provide the necessary opacity and the corresponding color brilliance of the topcoat.

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