When it comes to getting the perfect finish, preparation is vital. It is likely that you will need to use sealers or primers your walls and other surfaces during your home décor project. However, with so many different sealers and primers on the market, you might not know which to buy. Here we take a look at five of the most common primers and sealers that you are likely to use around the home. 1 – Aluminium Wood Primers Aluminium wood primers are mainly used to seal and prime hardwoods ready for painting. They can be applied directly to surfaces like chipboard, hardboard and plywood to create a paint barrier and typically fully dry quite quickly in around 6 hours. Aluminium Wood Primers are ideal for preparing hardwood mantel pieces, window frames and bannisters for painting. 2– Knotting Primer Knotting primers have been specially designed to use on natural woods and are a great way to prepare newly built accents like skirting, flooring or architrave. This type of specialist primer helps to prevent the knots in wood from leaking and discolouring your paintwork. Most also have a quick dry time of around 3 hours, making them a great solution for home use. 3 – PVA Bonding Agent PVA bonding agent is a form of multi-purpose sealer which works especially well on concrete, brick and cement. A great product for renovation projects, PVA bonding agent is ideal for outdoor surfaces as well as internal ones. Suitable for use on a wide range of materials, its fast, three hour drying time is perfect for jobs where drying time has to beat weather. 4 –Stabilising Primers Stabilising primers are a type of specialist primer which have been developed for use on surfaces which are prone to flakiness or powdering. This type is most commonly used on plaster or plasterboard but can also be used on fibre board, concrete, stone and cement rendering too. Typically used on external surfaces, it is great for those projects which blend indoors with out and also generally offer a fast three hour dry time for added convenience. We recommend Zinsser Gardz High Performance Sealer for porous surfaces. 5 – General Purpose Primers Probably the most common type of primer used around the home are general purpose primers.  These are suitable for sealing most porous surfaces like plaster, hardboard, plywood or concrete. They are intended for indoor use and can be used on both walls and ceilings making them a convenient option for any home décor project. General purpose primers also typically offer the fastest drying times if used correctly for added convenience. We recommend Zinsser Bullseye 1-2-3 Primer Sealer as it’s one of the most versatile primers on the market. At Go Wallpaper, we have a wide range of primers and sealer available so view the entire range to find the right solution for your needs here.