Q. Is it necessary to prime before applying wood paint?

Answer

All unfinished wood has to be primed before being painted. Since primers often have a higher solids content than finish coats they are better at filling in wood grain and preparing a smooth surface for the top coat. Unfinished wood like raw drywall may soak up paint like a sponge don't use a primer to coat the surface beforehand. Since the wood's pores absorb the paint unevenly the surface will seem patchy. Moreover without a primer painted wood would likely peel in two to three years. Primer is specifically prepared to guarantee the strongest possible bond. A longer-lasting paint job is the result of improved paint adherence.