I wish I had watched your video "before" I used this primer! I poured it out!!! Ok sub optimal. Liked how well it covered and I used a roller. Was unprepared for how runny it was but now after watching your great tutorial I know how to apply my second coat and how to remain unpainted myself! Thanks for taking the time to post the video 🙂
I would like to add a tip as well.I have been using this product for years, especially on furniture. You mention having to use solvents for clean up.I also use inexpensive brushes from the dollar store, however, rather than having to throw away the brushes or use Mineral spirits or thinner, I have found, taking a clean, tin can, you can add about 2or 3 inches of amonia( also from dollar store and several tablespoons of dawn dish detergent, you can clean the brush with this mixture and rinse with water. You may have to repeat with the dawn/ammonia mixture one or two times, but it will save your brushes for future use after it dries.Of course, do this outside or well vented area as the ammonia is VERY stinky.
Wow switching to a foam roller changed everything for me. I did all the baseboards in the house with a paint brush. Now moving on to windows and doors and door frames. Good call on the $ store basically need to use a new roller for second coat. Not interested in wrapping it up in fridge like some people do. Thanks again for the foam roller tip. Made my life so much easier
Great video! I'm retired after 50 years in the trade. You cover the abc of pigmented shellac and make a video that Zinsser should pay for. Your application methods are brilliant, especially since you can't buy shellac thinner here in CA to clean tools (ammonia just doesn't cut it). Well done!
Thanks, this tutorial was very helpful, especially the part about using disposable supplies. Clean up is such a pain and I hate working with brush cleaners, they give me a headache. This BIN stuff works great on laminate surfaces too!
Zinsser B-I-N is excellent. For stain blocking, the trick is to leave the first coat on for a few hours to ensure the stain has been locked down in the first lay, as some stains are weird and unpredictable. Then apply a second coat. In most instances when using stain blocker, you will still see the stain, that does not mean the stain hasn't been locked in. The number one mistake most people make, that causes stain bleed through, is to apply the top coat too soon. Recently I used Zinsser 1-2-3 to try it out in a bathroom hard wall ceiling that was heavily stained. Because 1-2-3 is water based, I brushed on the first layer and left it overnight. Then the following morning applied a second coat, and left that for 2 hours before applying the topcoat of ceiling paint. The stain never reappeared again.
Never thought I’d enjoy seeing wood grain covered in paint. I’ve never seen b I n shellac primer. I’ve retired from wood working for quite a while now. You’ve inspired me to try refurbishing furniture as a hobby once again using your techniques. I hope I do as well as you in creating wonderfull pieces.
*I just spoke with Sherwin Williams:* And they told me about this primer which brought me Here! Although here in california you have to clean up with ammonia, *... Kills Original Paint Primer* And you can clean up with either *Paint Thiner or Lacker Thiner:* And if you're gonna paint your walls like you're doing cabinet tree you can paint your walls with this primer also. Thanks for sharing.I look forward to hear from you bye for now Ken
i keep a bucket of denatured alcohol and keep my brush in it when not using it. just smack it back and forth on the edge of something to get most of the alcohol off of it and then use it. drop it back in the bucket in between uses. this will keep the brush from ever being sticky. i just leave my brush in there when not in use. my bucket is metal and has a lid that seals. i threw some magnets along the edge. the ferrule on my brushes are magnetic so the magnets hold my brushes upright so just the bristles and part of the ferrule are in the alcohol.
Thanks for this excellent primer on how to use B-I-N shellac. (fun pun) I just completed my first true woodworking project - a small wall shelf. It came out great but the poplar I used (was given in the class) would not have looked great if I finished it. I will follow your steps to a T.
Thanks for sharing, I just left the comment.Look forward to hear from you.Bye for now God bless, Can you clean this up with Lacquer Thiner ? Bye for now, Ken
Love your suggestions. This primer is the best for bkeedthrough coverage. I’m taking several pieces from a very dark finish to white and don’t want to take any chances. Working in 22% humidity it dries so fast I am thinking of using an extender. Also you are wise to use a white paper plate. I used one with a pattern and the dye came out and mixed with the paint after a while 😮. Lesson learned.
Thanks for the tips on the cups and plates. So simple, it's genius! And why I never would have thought about it on my own, since I over-analyze things.
Awesome video. I've used this stuff on cabinets and found your video when trying to find better ways to apply it. It's so viscous that I have been making big messes, your demonstration is just what the doctor ordered.
💐Thank you for your tutorial, I used B.I.N today (I wore gloves and a mask) using a cheap disposable brush and found it a bit sticky and very fast drying. I will in future use cheap rollers. I find I have a few quite thick areas and some thinner. I guess this will all come good during sanding. Thanks again from Australia 🇦🇺
I used a roller with that stuff and it caused all the fuzzies to come off the roller into what I was painting. The primer dries so fast that it gets sticky which is what pulls the hairs out. The roller worked perfectly well with my normal paint, but not the primer.
Thank you. Love the 'throw away' ideas, saves a lot of time. I use the 4" rollers for doors and used it on the cabinets, but tried foam brushes for the drawer fronts - oops, just not the same. AND, I'll definitely be the paper plates from now on. $.01 vs $1.00 for a disposable tray liner.
my favorite way of applying pigmented shellac is HVLP spray. thinning 10% with alcohol, light sanding with 320 and I'm read to top coat. the down side is cleaning the spray gun, immediately after use.
I like giving it two coats. If there is really bad bleed-through or staining - sometimes even 3 but 2 usually provides a perfect base coverage. And no. You don't need wax after a finishing coat of satin. :)
I used the BIN for the first time on a table and absolutely hated it. Very hard to use with a brush and had to throw away my purdy brush 😩 . I have to put a 3rd coat and so glad I found your video. Going to Home Depot to buy the roller thanks!!!!!!!!🥳😎
My sister said the EXACT same thing the first time she tried it Jackie! If you follow the tips in the video, you'll start loving it just like she did. Promise! 😉
Thanks! And ya, it's meant to be painted over. Because of the shellac content, it has a different sheen to it that makes it look like primer - not paint.
@@SalvagedInspirations thank you. Is there a time window after priming with this to cover in paint? Or can I be done anytime after it dries, even weeks or months later?
I typically spray with HVLP sprayer. This product is THIN!!!! So, no dilution is necessary. The solvent in this primer (BIN) is denatured alcohol. Clean up is quick and easy with 1:1 ammonia and water. After I soak my tools, brushes, rollers, etc. for a few minutes, I rinse with water. Quick and easy!!!
Thanks for this Marty! I use an HVLP sprayer as well but only for my water-based paints as I had a heck of a time cleaning my sprayer when I used this primer. With these tips, I may give my sprayer another try with BIN Shellac Primer.Thank you!
thanks so so much for all your input!! i have a few major projects that id like to give a facelift to and im trying to learn all the tricks and how to.
Thank you so much for posting this. I thought I had done all my homework before tackling an oak door that I had to paint white. This door was stained and the first coat of BIN looked awful. I really thought I had messed up. I stopped and found your video. I repeated and worked faster, it really dries fast. I did have to do 3 coats but it was so worth it. It turned out absolutely beautiful. I almost think it turned out so well, I am debating whether or not to paint it. Again, you were a calm in my storm, lol!
I used this for painting my exposed wood rafters white. Used a water-based first, and was heavily bleeding through straight away. Tried an oil based pigmented sealer, and even that bled through. Found this stuff, and it is great. I like its thin consistency, it dries almost shiny, like plastic, and covered the bleed 1st coat 100%. Other than the strong smell it is a dream primer
Hey, great video. I'm going to use this product to prime some new drywall in an outdoor garden room. Here is my proposed timetable, id be grateful if you could let me know if I'm doing it right? Thanks! - lightly sand drywall compound - Add first coat of BIN. Use rollers for main parts of wall, and paintbrush for edges - wait 30 mins - apply second coat like 1st coat - wait 2 hours - lightly sand with 220 grit paper - start painting! (All emulsion water based paints)
Great video! I’m about to tackle my kitchen cabinets. Some doors are super greasy and I can’t get it all out even after sanding through almost bare wood. Can this block any grease spots?
I use this primer for everything. I never use disposable supplies. It cleans up easy with a little bit of Ammonia and then soap and water. Ammonia is cheap and it takes very little to clean the brushes. All of my brushes are years old.
@@torywhite2074 It takes very little to clean the brush. I pour a tiny bit (like a couple tablespoons)in a glass jar and add water. It cleans wicked easy with a tiny amount. It's watered down 50/50. I'm not pouring a large amount of ammonia down the drain.
@@torywhite2074 also, ammonia will remove the primer from your clothes, hands and other surfaces it may have gotten on... without damaging those things. Like a tiny bit on a cotton ball can clean up oopsies.
I guess I would use dollar store brushes with the shellac also..But I use Woister for everything. And you definitely don't want to screw up a Wooster brush. Especially the short cut brush. I totally understand where you're this. Thx.
I loved Dixie Belle's Gator Hide for high traffic areas because it is water repellent .. not just water-resistant like most but I think they are out of stock. :( So General Finishes High Performance, Varathane Topcoat or Minwax's Polycrylic are fabulous and would be my go-to's.
Zinsser says that you don't need to sand before applying. I have used this a lot, with and without sanding, the paint sticks to everything. I'd say, if you have to cover glossy surfaces like melamine or resin then it could be worth sanding just to ensure the surface is as clean as possible.
Hi, thank you for the video 😊 I have a few questions, if you dont mind : - if I accidently splash some primer on my furniture ( where there shouldnt be primer), how do I get it off? - and lets say I need to prime mahogany that has a glossy finish on it, do I need to sand my piece beforehand? And if so, will a light sanding be sufficient? I cant use a sander. Afterwards, I will be painting my piece with chalk paint. And I will sell it. Just want to ensure that the paint and primer will really adhere, that I wont be able to scratch it off with my nail... Thx a bunch 😊
I plan to prime my kitchen cabinet doors and drawers outside but I have no choice but to do the boxes/frames in the house. Are the fumes horrible and how long for them to dissipate? I have a dog and 2 cats and can open windows and doors. Just not sure how bad of fumes we are talking about? I hope you see and answer soon. My cabinets are old polyurethane stained cabinets and this seems to be recommended to go over polyurethane. I love your video. Super informational and easy to follow! I just need some advice about fumes in the house?
Do you know if the BIN primer will cover an deep set oil stain on a pine table top? I’m working on an old table that had a chain saw sitting on it for who knows how long! I’ve sanded and scrubbed with mineral spirits and it’s still there. Hoping BIN locks it in. Thank you! Love your videos!!! ♥️♥️♥️
It's covered oil blotches for me so I'm going to say yes! It's also covered burn marks, nail polish, water stains, and other stains I probably don't want to even know what they were...lol
Thank you for an extremely helpful video. Do you think BIN primer would help cover fine lines in door and window trim? I have sanded and primed with a standard trim primer, but the lines show through the primer.
Thanks and my pleasure. I'm not sure I'm understanding what type of "fine lines". If it is bleed through or stains then yes! If your trim primer is not covering the fine lines (cracks) then this BIN Shellac Based primer won't either. Hope this helps.
I really would advice against the doller store stuff, you can buy cheap professional paint brushes that arn't $20+ and youll have a way better time painting. The good thing about dollar store brushes is what she stated in the video that ytou can just throw them away once youre done, but you can save $10 brushes for multiple jobs, id say even more than 10, so in the long run youre probably saving money with a $10 brush.
Yes! If it were my table and it was done a year ago, I would take a 120 grit and give it a really quick scuff sand before applying the BIN Shellac Based Primer. 😊
Shellac based primer has dangerous fumes. Working outside is a good idea, protective eye wear is a must, and wearing an N-95 respirator is a must if you work indoors. Work next to windows. This stuff is bad for your lungs!
Hi. This was really helpful. Do I need to sand my furniture at all before using the primer? I have a solid oak set that has a bit of a gloss finish. I want to prime and then paint it white...
That shit is so hard to work with and clean up. I can’t ever find a good brush to use that just start clogging up and painting it on is a pain in the ass. It’s like painting oatmeal on
lol... my sister said almost the same thing when she tried using it. There's a little learning curve for sure. And then it's as easy to use as any other primer out there. Promise!
I'm so happy you found this helpful SunnyDay! And no. I've never tinted BIN so I couldn't say. If anyone reading this has, feel free to chime in cuz I'd love to learn as well. :)
Did you sand the night stands before priming? I have kitchen cupboards that I would love to paint. I have a double wide and so only the framing visceral wood. The doors are "fake" with some sort of vinyl (?) or fake wood paper coating that I'm thinking might need lightly sanded beforehand. Thoughts or suggestions?
I’m glad n the habit of giving everything a scuff sanding before priming. With lacquered cabinet, I would scuff sand before applying the BIN for double reassurance. Kitchen cabinets are HIGH traffic. 👍
I sooo wish I would have seen this video before I used this primer, I never tape off mirrors with any products I use, however with this product I will DEFINITELY be taping off mirrors from now on it’s absolutely a nightmare to remove, I used a roller to apply it and it worked really well, I made the mistake of using a good brush (won’t do that again) this is seriously the fastest drying best working primer I have ever used, I don’t know why I waited so long to try it. The main reason I tried it is because I got bleed through after my topcoat and honestly it didn’t happen for almost a full week, the client was on vacation (thank God) so couldn’t pick up their pieces immediately, I was unwrapping my packing blankets to prepare the pieces for travel and that’s when I saw the bleed through. I will never use another primer again.
She seems to answer this a couple times in the comments. Make sure they are high density foam rather than the low density foam rollers that have larger holes
This video is probably too old but hope you still reply. Can you put Bin on laminate so the paint sticks or do I need a gripping primer. Any tips for laminate. Thanks
I am painting a cherry dining table and buffet with Fusion Mineral Paint in Casement (white). I plan to use BIN Shellac in white before I paint. I plan to seal with the top with Fusion's Tuff Coat which is water based. With using the BIN will it also prevent yellowing after I use the topcoat?
Hi Linda! It will prevent ALL stains coming from the cherry wood but if you were to use say an oil based topcoat over a white paint, the topcoat may still yellow/amber over time. That has nothing to do with the BIN blocking stains. I've never used Fusions tuff Coat so I'm not sure if its a non yellowing topcoat. Waterbased ones often are tho.
Thanks for the video. My living room wall is like the wall behind you, mildly ripped paper. Can I use this primer directly on the wall before painting? Do I need two coats?
I just used this on my fireplace mantle and then read that it might be flammable? Any advice? Thank you!!! Also - I loved your video. I should have watched it first!
It's flammable in liquid and vapor form but I'm not sure once it's dry Ann. I would suggest contacting the manufacturer to ask. Or if anyone reading this comment has any insight feel free to chime in! TIA
Can you spray this? Or will thinning it not provide coverage? I sprayed Kilz stain blocker, sealer and primer and I have a lot of bleed through on cherry cabinets. Should I roll a coat of BIN over the Kilz?
Great video I want to use chalk paint to paint some old dining chairs, but I've read that bleed though may be a problem. I used Zinnser Cover Stain a couple of years ago and found it quite tricky to paint with, being quite a thick paint. It did seem to do the job though. I think I gave the tin to somebody, so will need to buy more primer. Should I stick with the Cover Stain, or would it be maybe better to try the Zinnser BIN primer. However, would a single coat of the BIN be enough to prevent any bleeding ... just asking as I understand that sometimes a second coat of BIN will weaken the first coat if more than one application is made. Regards from the UK
Hi Brian! I apply 2 coats of BIN Shellac Primer and I've never had an issue with the BIN weakening the first coat. If you weren't happy with the Cover Stain, I wouldn't hesitate to try a new product. :)
I wish I had watched your video "before" I used this primer! I poured it out!!! Ok sub optimal. Liked how well it covered and I used a roller. Was unprepared for how runny it was but now after watching your great tutorial I know how to apply my second coat and how to remain unpainted myself! Thanks for taking the time to post the video 🙂
Thank you Julia... I'm so glad it was helpful! :)
I would like to add a tip as well.I have been using this product for years, especially on furniture. You mention having to use solvents for clean up.I also use inexpensive brushes from the dollar store, however, rather than having to throw away the brushes or use Mineral spirits or thinner, I have found, taking a clean, tin can, you can add about 2or 3 inches of amonia( also from dollar store and several tablespoons of dawn dish detergent, you can clean the brush with this mixture and rinse with water. You may have to repeat with the dawn/ammonia mixture one or two times, but it will save your brushes for future use after it dries.Of course, do this outside or well vented area as the ammonia is VERY stinky.
Love this Denise... thank you!
Wow switching to a foam roller changed everything for me. I did all the baseboards in the house with a paint brush. Now moving on to windows and doors and door frames. Good call on the $ store basically need to use a new roller for second coat. Not interested in wrapping it up in fridge like some people do. Thanks again for the foam roller tip. Made my life so much easier
Great video! I'm retired after 50 years in the trade. You cover the abc of pigmented shellac and make a video that Zinsser should pay for. Your application methods are brilliant, especially since you can't buy shellac thinner here in CA to clean tools (ammonia just doesn't cut it). Well done!
This is such a HUGE compliment coming from you Harold! Thank you so much and Happy New Year to you and yours. :)
Cleans easily with methylated spirits
Pure Ethanol (95.6%) does the trick
@@ImpostorModanica
Where you buy that ?
@@stevenmorris2293 Amazon
Thanks, this tutorial was very helpful, especially the part about using disposable supplies. Clean up is such a pain and I hate working with brush cleaners, they give me a headache. This BIN stuff works great on laminate surfaces too!
Shellac dissolves in alcohol / meths. Which isn't that expensive but it's easier to clean with than white spirit after using alkyd paints.
I used equal parts household ammonia and water and let my brushes sit in it. Worked great!
Zinsser B-I-N is excellent. For stain blocking, the trick is to leave the first coat on for a few hours to ensure the stain has been locked down in the first lay, as some stains are weird and unpredictable. Then apply a second coat. In most instances when using stain blocker, you will still see the stain, that does not mean the stain hasn't been locked in. The number one mistake most people make, that causes stain bleed through, is to apply the top coat too soon. Recently I used Zinsser 1-2-3 to try it out in a bathroom hard wall ceiling that was heavily stained. Because 1-2-3 is water based, I brushed on the first layer and left it overnight. Then the following morning applied a second coat, and left that for 2 hours before applying the topcoat of ceiling paint. The stain never reappeared again.
Thank you! After first making a big mess with a brush, I decided to look it up on youtube and then I hit the jackpot. Second coat was a breeze!
I'm so glad! :)
Never thought I’d enjoy seeing wood grain covered in paint. I’ve never seen b I n shellac primer. I’ve retired from wood working for quite a while now. You’ve inspired me to try refurbishing furniture as a hobby once again using your techniques. I hope I do as well as you in creating wonderfull pieces.
I'm so glad it's sparked an interest Tom! A little disclaimer... it's addictive! 😊
Did it smooth and cover the wood grain or does it still show through?
Im a painter and wow two coats a must.thnks for reminder
*I just spoke with Sherwin Williams:* And they told me about this primer which brought me Here! Although here in california you have to clean up with ammonia,
*... Kills Original Paint Primer* And you can clean up with either *Paint Thiner or Lacker Thiner:* And if you're gonna paint your walls like you're doing cabinet tree you can paint your walls with this primer also.
Thanks for sharing.I look forward to hear from you bye for now Ken
i keep a bucket of denatured alcohol and keep my brush in it when not using it. just smack it back and forth on the edge of something to get most of the alcohol off of it and then use it. drop it back in the bucket in between uses. this will keep the brush from ever being sticky. i just leave my brush in there when not in use. my bucket is metal and has a lid that seals. i threw some magnets along the edge. the ferrule on my brushes are magnetic so the magnets hold my brushes upright so just the bristles and part of the ferrule are in the alcohol.
Just did my first project using this primer and your tips. Thank you so much! The coverage is unreal.
I'm so happy you found this helpful and it worked amazing for you! Thanks for sharing! :)
I fully endorse that method of getting it out of the tin..! I’ve made some proper messes with this gear.
Thxs for staring I’m looking to redo my oak cabinets
Thanks for this excellent primer on how to use B-I-N shellac. (fun pun) I just completed my first true woodworking project - a small wall shelf. It came out great but the poplar I used (was given in the class) would not have looked great if I finished it. I will follow your steps to a T.
My mind is blown! You’ve just solved every problem I have with BIN! Thank you!
Oh I’m so glad!!! 🙂
Thanks for sharing, I just left the comment.Look forward to hear from you.Bye for now God bless, Can you clean this up with Lacquer Thiner ?
Bye for now, Ken
Love your suggestions. This primer is the best for bkeedthrough coverage. I’m taking several pieces from a very dark finish to white and don’t want to take any chances. Working in 22% humidity it dries so fast I am thinking of using an extender. Also you are wise to use a white paper plate. I used one with a pattern and the dye came out and mixed with the paint after a while 😮. Lesson learned.
Thanks for sharing this Christy! I didn't even think about the dyes from patterned plates!!! Great tip!!
Thanks for the tips on the cups and plates. So simple, it's genius! And why I never would have thought about it on my own, since I over-analyze things.
I use a ladle to scoop paint. I put a paper plate underneath as I transfer it to my pan. I just wipe it out and let it dry.
A ladle...brilliant Jerry! 😃
BIN is my FAVORITE!!!!! Love the disposable ideas!! 💝
Thanks so much. Great tutorial. I'm wanting to paint my 1950s pine kitchen cabinets. My father in law and his brother built the house and cabinets.
Awesome video. I've used this stuff on cabinets and found your video when trying to find better ways to apply it. It's so viscous that I have been making big messes, your demonstration is just what the doctor ordered.
Glad it was helpful!
Thank You for that info. I had a lot of bleed thru and had no idea what to do!!
💐Thank you for your tutorial, I used B.I.N today (I wore gloves and a mask) using a cheap disposable brush and found it a bit sticky and very fast drying. I will in future use cheap rollers.
I find I have a few quite thick areas and some thinner. I guess this will all come good during sanding.
Thanks again from Australia 🇦🇺
So happy you found this helpful. :)
I used a roller with that stuff and it caused all the fuzzies to come off the roller into what I was painting. The primer dries so fast that it gets sticky which is what pulls the hairs out. The roller worked perfectly well with my normal paint, but not the primer.
A high density foam roller is needed. The fuzzy ones will leave residue when using shellac.
Thank you. Love the 'throw away' ideas, saves a lot of time. I use the 4" rollers for doors and used it on the cabinets, but tried foam brushes for the drawer fronts - oops, just not the same. AND, I'll definitely be the paper plates from now on. $.01 vs $1.00 for a disposable tray liner.
my favorite way of applying pigmented shellac is HVLP spray. thinning 10% with alcohol, light sanding with 320 and I'm read to top coat. the down side is cleaning the spray gun, immediately after use.
What percent alcohol? Rubbing or 70%, or? Thank you in advance.
Do you allways give two coats...you mentioned a wax after finish coat ,is that needed if you use satin finish for kitchen units...thanks
I like giving it two coats. If there is really bad bleed-through or staining - sometimes even 3 but 2 usually provides a perfect base coverage. And no. You don't need wax after a finishing coat of satin. :)
@@SalvagedInspirations thanks sean
This video is so helpful. Thank you! How long should I wait after applying 2 coats of BIN primer before painting?
Being spirit based, it will dry very fast, you should be able to recoat with top coat within 2 hours.
I was looking for this answer .... do I really need to wait 24 hours?
@@marcipfeifer1409 8 hours is enough.
I used the BIN for the first time on a table and absolutely hated it. Very hard to use with a brush and had to throw away my purdy brush 😩 . I have to put a 3rd coat and so glad I found your video. Going to Home Depot to buy the roller thanks!!!!!!!!🥳😎
My sister said the EXACT same thing the first time she tried it Jackie! If you follow the tips in the video, you'll start loving it just like she did. Promise! 😉
Great video. Do you have to paint over this primer or can you use it as is?
Thanks! And ya, it's meant to be painted over. Because of the shellac content, it has a different sheen to it that makes it look like primer - not paint.
@@SalvagedInspirations thank you. Is there a time window after priming with this to cover in paint? Or can I be done anytime after it dries, even weeks or months later?
I typically spray with HVLP sprayer. This product is THIN!!!! So, no dilution is necessary.
The solvent in this primer (BIN) is denatured alcohol. Clean up is quick and easy with 1:1 ammonia and water. After I soak my tools, brushes, rollers, etc. for a few minutes, I rinse with water. Quick and easy!!!
Thanks for this Marty! I use an HVLP sprayer as well but only for my water-based paints as I had a heck of a time cleaning my sprayer when I used this primer. With these tips, I may give my sprayer another try with BIN Shellac Primer.Thank you!
If I am going to paint a pine desk a dark blue, will it cover over this white BIN primer? I will be using Fusion Mineral Paint
It sure will. 😊
thanks so so much for all your input!! i have a few major projects that id like to give a facelift to and im trying to learn all the tricks and how to.
I just started using this product and I love it thank you for your video I will try rolling around with the foam roller next time
Thank you so much for posting this. I thought I had done all my homework before tackling an oak door that I had to paint white. This door was stained and the first coat of BIN looked awful. I really thought I had messed up. I stopped and found your video. I repeated and worked faster, it really dries fast. I did have to do 3 coats but it was so worth it. It turned out absolutely beautiful. I almost think it turned out so well, I am debating whether or not to paint it. Again, you were a calm in my storm, lol!
I'm SO happy your door turned out Ada! :)
How long did you wait between the coats?, how are the cabinets holding up? Thanks in advance.
I used this for painting my exposed wood rafters white.
Used a water-based first, and was heavily bleeding through straight away.
Tried an oil based pigmented sealer, and even that bled through.
Found this stuff, and it is great.
I like its thin consistency, it dries almost shiny, like plastic, and covered the bleed 1st coat 100%.
Other than the strong smell it is a dream primer
Hey, great video. I'm going to use this product to prime some new drywall in an outdoor garden room. Here is my proposed timetable, id be grateful if you could let me know if I'm doing it right? Thanks!
- lightly sand drywall compound
- Add first coat of BIN. Use rollers for main parts of wall, and paintbrush for edges
- wait 30 mins
- apply second coat like 1st coat
- wait 2 hours
- lightly sand with 220 grit paper
- start painting! (All emulsion water based paints)
You're a pro! :) The only thing I would be mindful of is the dry times. If you are in a hot humid space, it may take a little longer.
Great video! I’m about to tackle my kitchen cabinets. Some doors are super greasy and I can’t get it all out even after sanding through almost bare wood. Can this block any grease spots?
I would try cleaning with TSP or degreaser. Rinse. Then use BIN Primer. This should adhere perfectly.
@@SalvagedInspirations … I found some tsp, will try it, thank you for the quick reply!
Thank you so much for sharing I have a huge project ahead of me
Good luck Dede... I hope your project turns out FABULOUS!
My dad house is over 50 yrs and I never thought to use Primer, Behr paint has primer added. But not a sealant like you have explained, 😀
I use this primer for everything. I never use disposable supplies. It cleans up easy with a little bit of Ammonia and then soap and water. Ammonia is cheap and it takes very little to clean the brushes. All of my brushes are years old.
Is it okay to put down the drain with the ammonia?
@@torywhite2074 It takes very little to clean the brush. I pour a tiny bit (like a couple tablespoons)in a glass jar and add water. It cleans wicked easy with a tiny amount. It's watered down 50/50.
I'm not pouring a large amount of ammonia down the drain.
@@torywhite2074 also, ammonia will remove the primer from your clothes, hands and other surfaces it may have gotten on... without damaging those things. Like a tiny bit on a cotton ball can clean up oopsies.
@@pearlespainting thank you!!!
I guess I would use dollar store brushes with the shellac also..But I use Woister for everything. And you definitely don't want to screw up a Wooster brush. Especially the short cut brush. I totally understand where you're this. Thx.
Great informative video!!
I cant wait to use this product on my Dining Table!
On a side-note, your hair looks great!! Style and Color!👍🏼
Thank you! 😊
Great video. Thanks for the great detail. For a larger dresser, would this product be good applied using a paint sprayer.
Hi
What would you recommend as a good topcoat for a bathroom cabinets. Great video, 👍 Thanks
I loved Dixie Belle's Gator Hide for high traffic areas because it is water repellent .. not just water-resistant like most but I think they are out of stock. :( So General Finishes High Performance, Varathane Topcoat or Minwax's Polycrylic are fabulous and would be my go-to's.
That stuff is so much better than their newer "Advance" version.
Hey thanks for the video how long exactly do you wait for it to dry before sanding ? Thank you!
It dries within 45 minutes so I can give it a super light sanding to knock anything down after an hour
Thank you for the video. Can I paint over this primer with water base laytex enamel?
My pleasure and yes you can.
Do you need to sand before applying the primer)
Zinsser says that you don't need to sand before applying. I have used this a lot, with and without sanding, the paint sticks to everything. I'd say, if you have to cover glossy surfaces like melamine or resin then it could be worth sanding just to ensure the surface is as clean as possible.
Don't ever skip sanding! On any paint job!!
Front experience yes .I'm inthe process of redoing my cabinets because iskipped this step.
Hi, thank you for the video 😊 I have a few questions, if you dont mind :
- if I accidently splash some primer on my furniture ( where there shouldnt be primer), how do I get it off?
- and lets say I need to prime mahogany that has a glossy finish on it, do I need to sand my piece beforehand? And if so, will a light sanding be sufficient?
I cant use a sander. Afterwards, I will be painting my piece with chalk paint.
And I will sell it. Just want to ensure that the paint and primer will really adhere, that I wont be able to scratch it off with my nail...
Thx a bunch 😊
Thank you! Appreciate the step by step!
Great tips before I didn't know what the heck primer is!! now I do know now.
So glad it was helpful!
I plan to prime my kitchen cabinet doors and drawers outside but I have no choice but to do the boxes/frames in the house. Are the fumes horrible and how long for them to dissipate? I have a dog and 2 cats and can open windows and doors. Just not sure how bad of fumes we are talking about? I hope you see and answer soon. My cabinets are old polyurethane stained cabinets and this seems to be recommended to go over polyurethane.
I love your video. Super informational and easy to follow! I just need some advice about fumes in the house?
This video was soooo helpful, thank you!
can i used OIL WATER BASE PAINT,. after this primer?
Yes. Any oil or latex paint can be applied over it.
@@SalvagedInspirations thank you 🙏
Do you think this would work as a primmer on wood prior to doing acrylic painting on it?
@@marthaburge5209 Yes 👍
@@SalvagedInspirations Thank you!
Thank you for this video. What kind of roller do you use? Foam?
Thankyou so much for your tutorial it has been so helpful❤️
Yes do you sand before thanks
I like to scuff sand before using this product.
Thanks
Fantastic concise tutorial. Thanks!
Thank you!
Do you know if the BIN primer will cover an deep set oil stain on a pine table top? I’m working on an old table that had a chain saw sitting on it for who knows how long! I’ve sanded and scrubbed with mineral spirits and it’s still there.
Hoping BIN locks it in.
Thank you! Love your videos!!! ♥️♥️♥️
It's covered oil blotches for me so I'm going to say yes! It's also covered burn marks, nail polish, water stains, and other stains I probably don't want to even know what they were...lol
Salvaged Inspirations I used Kilz, it appears to have sealed it.
Super helpful - thanks!
Sooooo very helpful!!! I hate cleaning my brushes and rollers and you have just confirmed to me that it is ok to toss out. Thanks!!
I feel the exact same Wendy! Glad it was helpful. 😄🥰
Does the shellac primer work okay over veneer repaired with bondo or wood filler before painting?
YES!
Stir, not shake.
Great video I agree bin primer is the best!
Great video thank you so much x
Thanks... Glad it helped. :)
Thanks for a great video Denise.
thank YOU for watching! :)
Are you
sanding before primer
Yes, I'm in the habit of giving all my furniture a scuff sanding before painting and priming.
@SalvagedInspirations thanks.
Just a scuff, wipe dust off and you begin?
Exactly! This is a bonding primer and adheres really well. @@DaughterOfChrist333
Thank you for an extremely helpful video. Do you think BIN primer would help cover fine lines in door and window trim? I have sanded and primed with a standard trim primer, but the lines show through the primer.
Thanks and my pleasure. I'm not sure I'm understanding what type of "fine lines". If it is bleed through or stains then yes! If your trim primer is not covering the fine lines (cracks) then this BIN Shellac Based primer won't either. Hope this helps.
@@SalvagedInspirations thanks!!
Thank you so much for this. You made the process so much easier. Now, I can do my repainting and have less of a hassle.
I really would advice against the doller store stuff, you can buy cheap professional paint brushes that arn't $20+ and youll have a way better time painting. The good thing about dollar store brushes is what she stated in the video that ytou can just throw them away once youre done, but you can save $10 brushes for multiple jobs, id say even more than 10, so in the long run youre probably saving money with a $10 brush.
I painted a table a year ago used shellac and waterbased paint but marks have seeped through can I put BIN over this to repainted again? Thanks 😊
Yes! If it were my table and it was done a year ago, I would take a 120 grit and give it a really quick scuff sand before applying the BIN Shellac Based Primer. 😊
Very useful just about to do kitchen cabinets thank you
I hope your cabinets turned out amazing!
Does the shellac primer fill in small in perfections in furniture?
No, it doesn't. I always use wood filler or Bondo for any imperfections - and then prime.
What would be a good paint to go over that that is scratches resistant?
Is this considered a bonding primer? Can you spray this through a paint gun?
Yes and Yes! :)
Shellac based primer has dangerous fumes. Working outside is a good idea, protective eye wear is a must, and wearing an N-95 respirator is a must if you work indoors. Work next to windows. This stuff is bad for your lungs!
Hi. This was really helpful. Do I need to sand my furniture at all before using the primer? I have a solid oak set that has a bit of a gloss finish. I want to prime and then paint it white...
That shit is so hard to work with and clean up. I can’t ever find a good brush to use that just start clogging up and painting it on is a pain in the ass. It’s like painting oatmeal on
lol... my sister said almost the same thing when she tried using it. There's a little learning curve for sure. And then it's as easy to use as any other primer out there. Promise!
Thank you so much for this great tutorial! Have you ever tinted the Zinsser BIN for use under a dark paint? If so, what did you use?
I'm so happy you found this helpful SunnyDay! And no. I've never tinted BIN so I couldn't say. If anyone reading this has, feel free to chime in cuz I'd love to learn as well. :)
Yes I have. I bought a gallon of BIN Shellac from Home Depot and had them tint it to the color I was painting the piece in.
@@cleoburrows thank you.
@@cleoburrows Good to know! Thanks for this Cleo!!!
Thanks you video was helpful, can IPN primer be used as the finish Coat of Paint? I liked the finish so much I didn’t want to paint over it 😢
Have you used water based paints on top of the BIN primer?
Thanks
Yes, i do all the time. I primarily use chalk paints, mineral paints and latex... all are water-based :).
@@SalvagedInspirations Awesome. I really appreciate the video!!
Did you sand the night stands before priming? I have kitchen cupboards that I would love to paint. I have a double wide and so only the framing visceral wood. The doors are "fake" with some sort of vinyl (?) or fake wood paper coating that I'm thinking might need lightly sanded beforehand. Thoughts or suggestions?
Thank you for this! So helpful and to the point!
Thanks Bernadette! :)
Great video! Thanks for such great instructions!
Thanks for watching. :)
no sanding necessary? I have kitchen cabinets im refurbing. They have lacquer finish.
I’m glad n the habit of giving everything a scuff sanding before priming. With lacquered cabinet, I would scuff sand before applying the BIN for double reassurance. Kitchen cabinets are HIGH traffic. 👍
Do you need to sand the furniture before applying the BIN
I'm in the habit of giving all my pieces a scuff sanding before primer but NO, this is a bonding primer that sticks and adheres w/o sanding.
I sooo wish I would have seen this video before I used this primer, I never tape off mirrors with any products I use, however with this product I will DEFINITELY be taping off mirrors from now on it’s absolutely a nightmare to remove, I used a roller to apply it and it worked really well, I made the mistake of using a good brush (won’t do that again) this is seriously the fastest drying best working primer I have ever used, I don’t know why I waited so long to try it. The main reason I tried it is because I got bleed through after my topcoat and honestly it didn’t happen for almost a full week, the client was on vacation (thank God) so couldn’t pick up their pieces immediately, I was unwrapping my packing blankets to prepare the pieces for travel and that’s when I saw the bleed through. I will never use another primer again.
I hear you and agree. This BIN Shellac primer is awesome. :)
U can easily clean with alcohol.
What roller do you like to use for BIN? It always seems to eat up my foam rollers ! Which is fine.. just end up going through 2 or 3 for one project!
She seems to answer this a couple times in the comments. Make sure they are high density foam rather than the low density foam rollers that have larger holes
@@betsyandall thank you!!
This video is probably too old but hope you still reply. Can you put Bin on laminate so the paint sticks or do I need a gripping primer. Any tips for laminate. Thanks
Yes, you can use BIN on laminate, ceramics, tile, wood etc. It is a bonding primer with exceptional adhesion. BIN is a gripping primer.
I am painting a cherry dining table and buffet with Fusion Mineral Paint in Casement (white). I plan to use BIN Shellac in white before I paint. I plan to seal with the top with Fusion's Tuff Coat which is water based. With using the BIN will it also prevent yellowing after I use the topcoat?
Hi Linda! It will prevent ALL stains coming from the cherry wood but if you were to use say an oil based topcoat over a white paint, the topcoat may still yellow/amber over time. That has nothing to do with the BIN blocking stains. I've never used Fusions tuff Coat so I'm not sure if its a non yellowing topcoat. Waterbased ones often are tho.
@@SalvagedInspirations Yes it is non yellowing. Thank you! I used Dixie Belle BOSS and I had bleed through and yellowing so im a little paranoid!
@@SalvagedInspirations On the BIN can it says not to use TSP but to use a solvent based cleaner. what do you use?
btw, mineral spirits or thinner doesn't work for clean up. 50/50 household ammonia/water works well and allowed old brush to become reusable.
Every time I even take out the Zinzer BIN. I come to your channel to remind myself of the rules. ! Thank you.
So glad you’re finding this helpful Anya! 🤗
Lol. Here I am again !! 😂😂😂
Thanks for the video. My living room wall is like the wall behind you, mildly ripped paper. Can I use this primer directly on the wall before painting? Do I need two coats?
Bin saved my life!
I just used this on my fireplace mantle and then read that it might be flammable? Any advice? Thank you!!! Also - I loved your video. I should have watched it first!
It's flammable in liquid and vapor form but I'm not sure once it's dry Ann. I would suggest contacting the manufacturer to ask. Or if anyone reading this comment has any insight feel free to chime in! TIA
Have you ever tried Kilz 3 primer?
No I have not.
@@SalvagedInspirations which paint would you recommend for cabinets? I'm having a hard time deciding between ben moore and sherwin williams
Can you spray this? Or will thinning it not provide coverage? I sprayed Kilz stain blocker, sealer and primer and I have a lot of bleed through on cherry cabinets. Should I roll a coat of BIN over the Kilz?
Great video
I want to use chalk paint to paint some old dining chairs, but I've read that bleed though may be a problem.
I used Zinnser Cover Stain a couple of years ago and found it quite tricky to paint with, being quite a thick paint. It did seem to do the job though. I think I gave the tin to somebody, so will need to buy more primer.
Should I stick with the Cover Stain, or would it be maybe better to try the Zinnser BIN primer.
However, would a single coat of the BIN be enough to prevent any bleeding ... just asking as I understand that sometimes a second coat of BIN will weaken the first coat if more than one application is made.
Regards from the UK
Hi Brian! I apply 2 coats of BIN Shellac Primer and I've never had an issue with the BIN weakening the first coat. If you weren't happy with the Cover Stain, I wouldn't hesitate to try a new product. :)
@@SalvagedInspirations many thanks .. I'll give the BIN a try