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Do you prime new drywall before putting on orange peel texture?

April 26, 2017drywall Orange peel Prime putting Texture

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Do you prime new drywall before putting on orange peel texture?

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If you dont prime new drywall, then there is a chance that the orange peel texture maynot cover all unpainted surfaces and you may have to repaint due to the obsorbtion of the paint in the drywall. It also helps seal the surface of the new drywall and makes for a better and more uniform finish.