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After ALL the confusing videos I've watched, yours FINALLY answered all my questions and hesitation. Excellent tutorial and you saved me so much time! Now I can confidently sand laminate, use BIN shellac primer, then chalk paint. Done. Thanks a million.
Specifically came here to see which is the best option. I just painted two night tables with chalk paint (sanded, no primer) and they are just for my use anyway....and I was really impressed with how well the paint adheres and stands up. BUT considering how much work goes into painting any piece of furniture, I wanted to be sure that it's not going to be wasted because I should've done something. I'm now at the point of repainting furniture I painted about 25 years ago (latex, no sanding, no primer, over wood) which stood up amazingly well but is not the best looking. (But I was learning). This was a great video, thanks so much.
I have to tell you. I have been flipping for 5 years. I learned so much from your video. This was great. Thank you again for taking the time and research to do this video.
I’m prepping to paint my kitchen cabinets, too and I had the same question. Am I correct in assuming that the shellac primer will be good on sanded natural oak (not laminate)?
Hey me too! My cabinets are getting sanded and primed, but I think I will go with the latex over the Killz original, because chalk paint is just too matte and I don't know how hard it will be to clean them. Of anything, kitchen cabinets really get greasy and dirty. I like a lot of light in the kitchen so splashes and dirty fingermarks really show.
@@rockshot100 prolly too late for your project but you can put varnish over the chalkpaint for kitchen cabinets. I use old master's brand armor. I have this product on chalk-painted hardwood floors for a year. It's amazing. Easy water cleanup ... but bad fumes. You can buy it in gloss or satin. Getting ready to repaint the kitchen cabinets and use old masters instead of that stupid wax that doesn't hold up for kitchen use. good luck!
OMG. I think I have read the entire internet trying to answer this question. Hours of research and was still unsure which combination to use. Thanks for this video. Im off to to the hardware store.
This was a nicely done comparison. I agree (and would have guess ahead of time) that the shellac based products would stick the best. I have lots of experience using both clear shellac and the BIN. Shellac is a very 'sticky' molecule and is often used as a tie-coat to allow two otherwise incompatible finishes to be applied to a surface.
She did a great job, and these are the results I expected. I was not convinced that the chalk paint stuck so well, but it does. The downside is, it is very expensive and for surfaces that get a lot of use, like kitchen cabinets, desk tops, etc., I doubt it will clean up very well. It is flatter than flat or matte and seems like it invites grease and general dirt. Personally I would use a much coarser sandpaper and a sanding block (scrap 2x4) to really get some grooves into the laminate. BTW, I did not know that clear shellac existed. Somebody told me to never worry about getting the white shellac to look good, only make sure that it is covered.
Thanks for making the comparison tutorial and helping the community. The prices are going up and I hope this video will help people in choosing the right product in first place.
Most latex paint needs at least 7 days to fully cure. Before it cures even just setting something on it can make it peel up as it sticks to the object. I'd love to see this comparison done using adequate cure time for latex paint.
Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!! It's hard to find a review on primers to use when it comes to painting laminates. I had been watching videos off and on searching. Then I came across this video, and lo and behold, you answered ALL my questions in one simple video. EXCELLENT JOB!! You really need to be given LOTS of CREDIT for this video. THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU.
@@ARayofSunlight I took your advice on primers, painted some old laminate cabinets and they came out excellent. Used the Shellac primer, no peeling, great adhesion
I did a very similar test for myself and included Zinsser Cover Stain vs. Zinsser Shellac primers. Un-sanded I saw similar results from the two when used on laminated cabinets.
Thank you so much. I am painting a laminate bookshelf for a friend. She wants me to use her latex paint left over from her walls. Well, I sanded the boards and she didn’t have any primer and told me to just paint. Yeah right! Exactly what I thought. The paint came off in sheets of latex. So I’m starting over doing it right. I have remanded all the boards and ready for primer. I have Valspar professional bonding primer I was going to try but after watching you I think I’ll run over and get some shellac based. Thanks so much!
The day Zinsser and Killz products were presented to me, especially BIN Shellac is a point of no return. It sticks to almost everything, including a greasy, cracked wall behind a stove with a crappy exhaust hood. No amount of degreasing and sanding then priming with oil base then mud then primer and then painting would stick, everything peeled right off. The gray heads in the hardware store blamed my technique, their products and recommendations were fine. Then TH-cam proposed killz and BIN and I tried it, and never went back, it's part of every single drywall repair or priming task where a clear coat is not required. Had not tried on laminate tops yet, your video is evidence I can trust my friend BIN.
Thank you!! I've been wondering this but didn't want to spend the money to figure it out, in hindsight pry would have been a good idea to just figure it out before purchasing 1 gal buckets of latex paint..
AMAZING!!! Thank you for this! I got STIX primer based on the recommendations from the local hardware store because they said it would be good low VOC but I looked and it's not low VOC. I have IKEA furniture I sanded down a bit the melamine with 150 grit, had an N99 mask on, tried to keep things as clean as possible but the dust still did go around, I'm working indoors and I'm at home a lot so I want to go with low VOC. So even though the BIN is the best and I see it scratching a little on the sanded side of your test, I think that's the route I'll go and just be careful I suppose.
This was an amazing video. I rarely comment on videos and even more rarely says that the video was good but, this my friend was very very helpful. Two thumbs up!
Great video! I painted a few wood pieces at home and my bathroom vanities are such a disappointment for me. I was in a rush and not knowledgeable and used the 123 on them with cabinet paint. They peel. I used liquid sandpaper. Oh, these were 80s oak cabinets that should’ve been sanded. My plan someday is to just get new doors and drawer fronts for my vanity, strip the paint off and use shellac. They are totally fine for now because I touch them up and then they look brand new. If I had used Sherwin Williams emerald urethane paint with a good cure, that would’ve been better. I have a dresser with that and it’s solid.
Thank you for this. I had not heard of BIN primer before and have always used Zinsser. Also, it would have never occurred to me to use chalk paint. Relieved to find out that I do not have to sand my IKEA bookshelves in order to paint them!
thank you so much for this scratch test! incredibly helpful. I'd probably go fo Shellac if it wasn't 14 degrees and windy outside! It's really good to know that the waterbase primer can hold up with sanding.
Nice comparison Almost any primer if not sanded in between coats and at least 2 coats of primer will scratch off. Not only does surface need to be sanded but the primer as well in between coats with 2 coats being optimum before your layer or layers of paint.
Thank you for this. I've watched so many videos before this one and made myself so confused..thank you thank you thank you for making it easy to make a decision
As a nail tech I am cringing while using your finger nails for the scratch test!!! I am glad to see the results of the test though since I am wanting to paint the drawers to my nail desk.
Fantastic! Been looking for a video to show me what's the best primer to use on my dresser i have been planning to chalk paint . Thank you so much for posting. You have a new subscribe.
Thank you thank you thank you ! This was a really great and informative video. I have always wondered about what works best, when it comes to sanding and what Primer to use.
What is the best tool to use with painting on the Bin Shellac primer for laminate furniture, like an Ikea desk? Foam roller or bristle brush? Also, I've been trying to find examples of someone using lime wash glaze over color painted pieces. I have the Valspar lime wash glaze. What would be the biggest difference between using the lime wash glaze or white wash? I'm overthinking I believe.
Yes, this method is for furniture like an ikea desk. You can use either a roller or a brush, whatever you prefer. As for the liming wash or white wash, they are the same thing. I haven’t personally used them over paint, but I’m sure someone has! Best of luck!!
Hello 😅👋I’m wondering if you could help me, I loved your video and made so much sense. I’ve ordered a full pax wardrobe and I’ve gone with a grey and gold theme for my bedroom, so I’ll be doing the same with the wardrobe, would this method do great for painting the frames and doors of the pax wardrobe I assume? Well everything as I'll be covering everything that's white. I’m not sure we’re I’ll be adding any gold yet or where what should go where with what colours, but definitely some gold on the inside with grey colours, so I’ll definitely get the bin shellac primer for everything. I’m still stuck with what type of paint to get? I saw you used a lot of chalk paint, is that what I should go for, other videos say water based paint is okay, but your video seemed to make so much sense. Also I’d need a lot of paint I think for a 236cm height by 200cm width wardrobe. I’m still looking for inspiration for how to bring the grey and gold together but the main thing is just the method of painting to give it that perfect finish you had in the video, to make it easier I was gonna do the painting before I build the wardrobe, so I’ve just got a peace to work on at a time and not a whole wardrobe painting at awkward angles etc haha. Also to add I haven’t bought any painting products yet, that’s we’re I’m stuck. The primer you suggested sounds promising! So I'll get that for sure. Thanks for your videos and thanks for your time 😇🙏.
You can take the CCP to a some strictly paint retailer's. And put it in a spray can for aerosol use. Seymour is the vendor for this. They should have both for solvent and for latex products. About 10-12 dollars a can. One tip ...life span is about 30 days. Hope this helps
This was a great video! I have been fighting the battles of primer. I am a furniture flipper and would hate to get a return because of scratches. Thank you!
To complete this test properly for all of us, please do another test where you sand the primer once it is dry before applying the final coat. Some of these primers gum up that are not solvent based. I would love to see how the 123 sands up after it drys or if it gums up the sandpaper
We had a pro reface our kitchen cabinets. He made new doors. But the paint he used was some self leveling paint made just for kitchen cabinets. It took 24 hours to completely cure and stunk really bad. But it dried with zero brush strokes or roller speckle. It dried super hard and accidental dings do not even leave a scratch. Any idea what brand it might have been? Seems that would be ideal for furniture.
I did very light sanding and applied water based primer on a laminate piece but after watching this video I would like to know if I can go ahead and apply a coat of shellac based primer on top of water based primer just to be safe or is it not needed. Please let me Know
Hi, I have watched this several times. I want to refinish my dresser and nightstand that are laminate but my nightstand has a lot of the finish warn off on the top of it and about 1/3 of it. Can it still primer and chalk paint them successfully? Thx!
😀This reminds me of Sonya Miller and Matt up in Pennsylvania with Junk Monkey Paint Company. Oh my God the chalk paint colors if they make are phenomenal. And they go along way. And they also make something called milk paint that can go over a shiny piece of furniture and go out chippy. So I'm interested in this for something with keep the Near doors that are in my house. Thx
Awesome! Thank you for the information. I am new to all of this. I have a desk that I want to paint and Im hoping I dont screw it up lol! So, I am going to get the shellac primer but what would you say the best type of paint is for the laminate is? And what is the best sandpaper. I know you say we dont need the fancy sander. (Sorry im not sure if you mentioned it and I missed it)
I like to use 220 grit sandpaper on most things. 150 seems a little too coarse for me. 400 is for finer finishing. I would just stay away from latex paint... or powdered milk paint. Good luck!
Nice test! I have a toddler and it would have been funny to see how the paint holds up to toys and other items being thrown at them! haha. Seriously thanks for the in depth video.
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After ALL the confusing videos I've watched, yours FINALLY answered all my questions and hesitation. Excellent tutorial and you saved me so much time! Now I can confidently sand laminate, use BIN shellac primer, then chalk paint. Done. Thanks a million.
Happy it helped!
Specifically came here to see which is the best option. I just painted two night tables with chalk paint (sanded, no primer) and they are just for my use anyway....and I was really impressed with how well the paint adheres and stands up. BUT considering how much work goes into painting any piece of furniture, I wanted to be sure that it's not going to be wasted because I should've done something. I'm now at the point of repainting furniture I painted about 25 years ago (latex, no sanding, no primer, over wood) which stood up amazingly well but is not the best looking. (But I was learning). This was a great video, thanks so much.
I have to tell you. I have been flipping for 5 years. I learned so much from your video. This was great. Thank you again for taking the time and research to do this video.
Yay!! Thank you!!
You are the FIRST person to really break this down. I have been looking for the best paint/primer to use on my kitchen cabinets. Thank you! ❤️
I’m prepping to paint my kitchen cabinets, too and I had the same question. Am I correct in assuming that the shellac primer will be good on sanded natural oak (not laminate)?
Best, most extensive review I've seen. I will be painting my old laminate kitchen cabinets soon. Thank you!
Yes, agreed, thank you so much! You've saved us all so much time & money with your really helpful research. 🌞
Hey me too! My cabinets are getting sanded and primed, but I think I will go with the latex over the Killz original, because chalk paint is just too matte and I don't know how hard it will be to clean them. Of anything, kitchen cabinets really get greasy and dirty. I like a lot of light in the kitchen so splashes and dirty fingermarks really show.
@@rockshot100 prolly too late for your project but you can put varnish over the chalkpaint for kitchen cabinets. I use old master's brand armor. I have this product on chalk-painted hardwood floors for a year. It's amazing. Easy water cleanup ... but bad fumes. You can buy it in gloss or satin. Getting ready to repaint the kitchen cabinets and use old masters instead of that stupid wax that doesn't hold up for kitchen use. good luck!
@@rockshot100 Are you willing to update us on how this went?
@@queenofqwerty Thanks
OMG. I think I have read the entire internet trying to answer this question. Hours of research and was still unsure which combination to use. Thanks for this video. Im off to to the hardware store.
Really well done. You got to the point with no fluff. Super helpful for busy people! You rock!
Glad you liked it!!
This was a nicely done comparison. I agree (and would have guess ahead of time) that the shellac based products would stick the best. I have lots of experience using both clear shellac and the BIN. Shellac is a very 'sticky' molecule and is often used as a tie-coat to allow two otherwise incompatible finishes to be applied to a surface.
She did a great job, and these are the results I expected. I was not convinced that the chalk paint stuck so well, but it does. The downside is, it is very expensive and for surfaces that get a lot of use, like kitchen cabinets, desk tops, etc., I doubt it will clean up very well. It is flatter than flat or matte and seems like it invites grease and general dirt. Personally I would use a much coarser sandpaper and a sanding block (scrap 2x4) to really get some grooves into the laminate. BTW, I did not know that clear shellac existed. Somebody told me to never worry about getting the white shellac to look good, only make sure that it is covered.
Thanks for making the comparison tutorial and helping the community. The prices are going up and I hope this video will help people in choosing the right product in first place.
Most latex paint needs at least 7 days to fully cure. Before it cures even just setting something on it can make it peel up as it sticks to the object. I'd love to see this comparison done using adequate cure time for latex paint.
Someone has to be a negative Nancy lol
@@amandamartin9653 oh I’m sorry r u one of those persons who doesn’t like the truth or a suggest or a non rude comment? Oh Amanda you silly goose
THANK YOU, that was alot of work you did, and spared us from having to try it ourselves.
This is phenomenal. The comparisons really make this informative. I appreciate your video, and I'm glad I found your channel!
You are definitely "A ray of sunlight" for me. This is exactly what I was looking for. Thank you!
I'm just starting out, had just the basics down but this is very helpful. Saved me some money. Thank you.
I am new to painting furniture for my new home and this was so helpful! Thank you for taking the time to make this video and share your results 🥰
excellant. I live in Belgium and finding shellac for furniture isn't easy. BUT, I can buy the Zinser 1.2.3. so am thrilled you used it in your test.
Best of luck!
Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!! It's hard to find a review on primers to use when it comes to painting laminates. I had been watching videos off and on searching. Then I came across this video, and lo and behold, you answered ALL my questions in one simple video. EXCELLENT JOB!! You really need to be given LOTS of CREDIT for this video. THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU.
Oh wow! Thank you so much! Glad it helped!
@@ARayofSunlight I took your advice on primers, painted some old laminate cabinets and they came out excellent. Used the Shellac primer, no peeling, great adhesion
That’s so good to hear!
I did a very similar test for myself and included Zinsser Cover Stain vs. Zinsser Shellac primers. Un-sanded I saw similar results from the two when used on laminated cabinets.
Great video!! This is an issue that comes up a lot when painting old cabinets. Thank you!
Ahh I'm so glad you like the video! Thanks as well! ❤️
Thank you so much. I am painting a laminate bookshelf for a friend. She wants me to use her latex paint left over from her walls. Well, I sanded the boards and she didn’t have any primer and told me to just paint. Yeah right! Exactly what I thought. The paint came off in sheets of latex. So I’m starting over doing it right. I have remanded all the boards and ready for primer. I have Valspar professional bonding primer I was going to try but after watching you I think I’ll run over and get some shellac based. Thanks so much!
The day Zinsser and Killz products were presented to me, especially BIN Shellac is a point of no return. It sticks to almost everything, including a greasy, cracked wall behind a stove with a crappy exhaust hood. No amount of degreasing and sanding then priming with oil base then mud then primer and then painting would stick, everything peeled right off. The gray heads in the hardware store blamed my technique, their products and recommendations were fine.
Then TH-cam proposed killz and BIN and I tried it, and never went back, it's part of every single drywall repair or priming task where a clear coat is not required. Had not tried on laminate tops yet, your video is evidence I can trust my friend BIN.
Is it dangerous to use around children and pets?
Finally a video using a clear scientific method for testing
Thank you!! I've been wondering this but didn't want to spend the money to figure it out, in hindsight pry would have been a good idea to just figure it out before purchasing 1 gal buckets of latex paint..
Just the information needed as I’m going to be painting two laminate bookcases. Great instructional video! Thanks!
I got that nails on a chalkboard goosebumps feeling when you started to scratch the paint😅. Thank you so much, your video helped me so much🤗
This was the scientific research I was looking for
AMAZING!!! Thank you for this! I got STIX primer based on the recommendations from the local hardware store because they said it would be good low VOC but I looked and it's not low VOC. I have IKEA furniture I sanded down a bit the melamine with 150 grit, had an N99 mask on, tried to keep things as clean as possible but the dust still did go around, I'm working indoors and I'm at home a lot so I want to go with low VOC. So even though the BIN is the best and I see it scratching a little on the sanded side of your test, I think that's the route I'll go and just be careful I suppose.
Excellent video! So informative! Helped me decide how to paint my IKEA MALM bed.
Awesome video thanks so much. Loved seeing the tests and your results.
Thank you !! Because of this video I went back to the hardware store and changed my primer and this is working amazingly
Which one did you switch to??
@virginiaalfaro6186 the BIN can with red label
Hi Christina. Would you put a non glossy varnish over there chalk paint and if so, what base would it be? Thank you
Thanks to you I have my answer of which primer I need to buy for my ikea furniture makeover
This was an amazing video. I rarely comment on videos and even more rarely says that the video was good but, this my friend was very very helpful. Two thumbs up!
Wow, thank you!
Great video! I painted a few wood pieces at home and my bathroom vanities are such a disappointment for me. I was in a rush and not knowledgeable and used the 123 on them with cabinet paint. They peel. I used liquid sandpaper. Oh, these were 80s oak cabinets that should’ve been sanded. My plan someday is to just get new doors and drawer fronts for my vanity, strip the paint off and use shellac. They are totally fine for now because I touch them up and then they look brand new. If I had used Sherwin Williams emerald urethane paint with a good cure, that would’ve been better. I have a dresser with that and it’s solid.
I never would've thought that painting laminate dressers would look so STUNNING! GREAT JOB!
Thank you for this. I had not heard of BIN primer before and have always used Zinsser. Also, it would have never occurred to me to use chalk paint. Relieved to find out that I do not have to sand my IKEA bookshelves in order to paint them!
Ahh you're welcome! I'm so glad this was able to help you out! 😊
I'm about to stencil my kitchen laminate table top . It'll be my first time ! I think I can do it after watching your video. Thank you!!
thank you so much for this scratch test! incredibly helpful. I'd probably go fo Shellac if it wasn't 14 degrees and windy outside! It's really good to know that the waterbase primer can hold up with sanding.
Thanks for doing this! I am planning to paint my laminate guest room furniture. This saved me considerable time and aggravation.
Nice comparison Almost any primer if not sanded in between coats and at least 2 coats of primer will scratch off. Not only does surface need to be sanded but the primer as well in between coats with 2 coats being optimum before your layer or layers of paint.
Thank you for this. I've watched so many videos before this one and made myself so confused..thank you thank you thank you for making it easy to make a decision
As a nail tech I am cringing while using your finger nails for the scratch test!!! I am glad to see the results of the test though since I am wanting to paint the drawers to my nail desk.
Haha sorry about that!
Happy it helped though!
After you put on shilac you can scuff sand again for better adhesion
Really helpful and comprehensive review!
Thank you for doing this test and review! You really showed me which products would hold up for my projects!
So glad it helped you!
This in depth review was amazing! Thank-you so much for doing this- New Subscriber!
Thanks for the sub!
Thank you for this thorough content. Have you tried the spray shellac on vertical surfaces and does it run or streak?
Thank you thank you thank you! I can’t tell you how much the vide helped in my decision for primer products!
Thank you. What product(s) would you use as a topcoat?
Thank you for this video I just confirmed what I was doing to my floors. Wish me luck
This was such an awesome and thorough tutorial! Super helpful!
Thank you for your time and this information 🙏 I'm beginning and I need this information
Wow! Thank you so much! Wonderful presentation and demonstration. So very helpful!
Thank you! I needed someone to do a thorough test.
Fantastic! Been looking for a video to show me what's the best primer to use on my dresser i have been planning to chalk paint . Thank you so much for posting. You have a new subscribe.
Thank you thank you thank you !
This was a really great and informative video.
I have always wondered about what works best, when it comes to sanding and what Primer to use.
Thank you for sharing. I am inspired by your projects.
thank you for the test! such a great overview!
What is the best tool to use with painting on the Bin Shellac primer for laminate furniture, like an Ikea desk? Foam roller or bristle brush? Also, I've been trying to find examples of someone using lime wash glaze over color painted pieces. I have the Valspar lime wash glaze. What would be the biggest difference between using the lime wash glaze or white wash? I'm overthinking I believe.
Yes, this method is for furniture like an ikea desk. You can use either a roller or a brush, whatever you prefer. As for the liming wash or white wash, they are the same thing. I haven’t personally used them over paint, but I’m sure someone has! Best of luck!!
Thank you souch for doing this video! I know exactly which one I'll be buying for my laminate top desk project!
So glad it helped! Thanks for watching!
A really useful test, thank you.
This is exactly what I needed. Thank you!
Glad it helped!
Best and clear review ever.👍👍👍
Thank you for this! I’ve always wondered about how to paint laminate! Very helpful!
Just about to paint a few laminated pieces, so this came up in a timely manner.
Hello 😅👋I’m wondering if you could help me, I loved your video and made so much sense. I’ve ordered a full pax wardrobe and I’ve gone with a grey and gold theme for my bedroom, so I’ll be doing the same with the wardrobe, would this method do great for painting the frames and doors of the pax wardrobe I assume? Well everything as I'll be covering everything that's white. I’m not sure we’re I’ll be adding any gold yet or where what should go where with what colours, but definitely some gold on the inside with grey colours, so I’ll definitely get the bin shellac primer for everything.
I’m still stuck with what type of paint to get? I saw you used a lot of chalk paint, is that what I should go for, other videos say water based paint is okay, but your video seemed to make so much sense. Also I’d need a lot of paint I think for a 236cm height by 200cm width wardrobe.
I’m still looking for inspiration for how to bring the grey and gold together but the main thing is just the method of painting to give it that perfect finish you had in the video, to make it easier I was gonna do the painting before I build the wardrobe, so I’ve just got a peace to work on at a time and not a whole wardrobe painting at awkward angles etc haha.
Also to add I haven’t bought any painting products yet, that’s we’re I’m stuck. The primer you suggested sounds promising! So I'll get that for sure.
Thanks for your videos and thanks for your time 😇🙏.
Thank you for doing comparisons ❤️
Thankyou sooo much for this research!!! And you are very clear and easy to understand 🙂
Fantastic trial, all the things I have wondered
Amazing job! Interesting and informative.....will watch your other videos.
Thank you!
Wow! Can’t wait!
Brilliant.. thanks for the video 👌
a very useful information . definitely gonna try this.. thks that was a great video
Thank you so much! Best of luck on your project!
You can take the CCP to a some strictly paint retailer's. And put it in a spray can for aerosol use. Seymour is the vendor for this.
They should have both for solvent and for latex products.
About 10-12 dollars a can.
One tip ...life span is about 30 days.
Hope this helps
So greatful for ur video. What sealer do you recommend? Ty
Check out our blog post you might find helpful! arayofsunlight.com/what-to-use-to-seal-wood-before-painting/
What a great demonstration.
Thank you!
Love the effort!! Thanks a lot this is really helpful!
Fantastic video! So helpful 😅
wow, soo informative and you are amazingly make it easy to understand! Thank you soo much for sharing! ❤️
that was really helpful. thank you👍😎
Thank you for this video it was so helpful!
Really helpful video thank you SO much
Well done ... and THANK you so much for your efforts to educate us 💚💚💚
Thank you!!
This was a great video! I have been fighting the battles of primer. I am a furniture flipper and would hate to get a return because of scratches. Thank you!
Thank you!!! I totally agree about the returns!!
thank you for sharing your experiment, it helps me a lot..
To complete this test properly for all of us, please do another test where you sand the primer once it is dry before applying the final coat. Some of these primers gum up that are not solvent based. I would love to see how the 123 sands up after it drys or if it gums up the sandpaper
We had a pro reface our kitchen cabinets. He made new doors. But the paint he used was some self leveling paint made just for kitchen cabinets. It took 24 hours to completely cure and stunk really bad. But it dried with zero brush strokes or roller speckle. It dried super hard and accidental dings do not even leave a scratch. Any idea what brand it might have been? Seems that would be ideal for furniture.
I did very light sanding and applied water based primer on a laminate piece but after watching this video I would like to know if I can go ahead and apply a coat of shellac based primer on top of water based primer just to be safe or is it not needed. Please let me
Know
lesson..always sand & either use shellac based primer and chalk paint...or use chalk paint for all other primers
Bin for the Win
Hi, I have watched this several times. I want to refinish my dresser and nightstand that are laminate but my nightstand has a lot of the finish warn off on the top of it and about 1/3 of it. Can it still primer and chalk paint them successfully? Thx!
😀This reminds me of Sonya Miller and Matt up in Pennsylvania with Junk Monkey Paint Company. Oh my God the chalk paint colors if they make are phenomenal. And they go along way. And they also make something called milk paint that can go over a shiny piece of furniture and go out chippy. So I'm interested in this for something with keep the Near doors that are in my house. Thx
This was sooo helpful! Thank you!
Love this video! Very informative!!!
So glad you think so! Thank you!!
This was a great video. Thank you😎
Awesome! Thank you for the information. I am new to all of this. I have a desk that I want to paint and Im hoping I dont screw it up lol! So, I am going to get the shellac primer but what would you say the best type of paint is for the laminate is? And what is the best sandpaper. I know you say we dont need the fancy sander. (Sorry im not sure if you mentioned it and I missed it)
I like to use 220 grit sandpaper on most things. 150 seems a little too coarse for me. 400 is for finer finishing.
I would just stay away from latex paint... or powdered milk paint. Good luck!
Nice test! I have a toddler and it would have been funny to see how the paint holds up to toys and other items being thrown at them! haha. Seriously thanks for the in depth video.
Hahaha! That would have been great!
Great demo. thank you!
Thanks!
Thanks for sharing your tips ❣
Great video. Do you then use some kind of clear sealer over the paint?
Yep, I prefer varathane waterbased polyurethane.
👍👍. Well Done!