Home Improvement Contractor - Licensed Contractors - paid Paint Contractor for 2 coats; he's saying the primer is one coat, paint is one coat, is that right?

paid Paint Contractor for 2 coats; he's saying the primer is one coat, paint is one coat, is that right?

I'm wanting to make sure this is how it is charged out? Or should I be getting 2 coats of paint, not one coat primer, one coat paint?

well did you pay for him to prime too? If so then expect 2 coats of PAINT, otherwise you're getting one of primer and one of paint...
Yes, primer is considered one coat. It's actually better than having two coats of paint.
I would say it may depend on the contractor, but me personally, if I paid for 2 coats of paint..I would expect 1 coat of primer where it was necessary and 2 coats of paint
Your OK, as long as the second coat covered well meaning you don't need another coat. You've gotten your 2 coats of paint BUT he should have stated "One prime coat and one Finish coat" but your really better off the way it was done, saves us time cause if he used a quality paint like Benjamin Moore they require over nite drying period before recoating. Does it look good and are you satisfied if not let them know. Good luck Les the painter
Yes, primer is considered one coat of paint. Primer sets the wall and keeps the first coat of actual paint (color) from "bleeding". The second coat of paint (color) covers the streaks from the first color coat and gives the color a "finished" look. Every contractor that I have used has always been paid to prime and paint. Also, if there's an existing color, it helps neutralize it. Plus, if there's a chance of preexisting mold, it will keep it from coming back (Kilz).
If your contractor did a really nice job, he/she would have tinted the primer. This ensures that the one coat of paint will cover.