Zinsser 123 is great for surfaces that are easier to adhere to and has low odour. Zinsser Cover Stain provides durability and adhesion on glossy glossy surfaces. It's especially good on raw wood or MDF removing the risk of swelling that you could get with the water based 123 primer.
2) Use Blackfriar Fungicidal Wash to remove mould/mildew before priming. 3) Degrease new galvanisedsteel with methylated spirit before priming. Bulls Eye 1-2-3® is great for new and previously painted drywall, plaster, wood, metal, vinyl, PVC, fibreglass, masonry - any interior surface.
Since 1982, professionals and do-it-yourselfers have relied on Bulls Eye 1-2-3® Primer-Sealer to quickly and effectively prime and seal a wide variety of interior and exterior surfaces – new drywall, wood, masonry, metal, glossy surfaces – and more.
Zinsser Bulls Eye All Surface Primer
This is my go to primer for virtually all projects mainly because it has great coverage and works well with so many different surfaces, especially all types of wood- from painted to stained to bare wood.
Do I need to sand back to bare timber? No, you just need to prepare and prime them with a high-quality undercoat. Zinsser Cover Stain uses an advanced oil-based formula which cuts drying time, covers most stains, and adheres to most surfaces.
Sanding a surface removes the top glossy layer, allowing the substance to receive the primer. Without sanding the surface in advance, the new coat of paint won't stick to the previous layer.
B-I-N® is the ultimate primer, sealer and stain killer. It offers unparalleled adhesion on any surface without sanding and has the hiding power to conceal the toughest of stains. Effectively blocks odours. Dries in minutes.
Oil-based primers are ideal for interior and exterior unfinished or bare wood because they seal the porous surface of wood, enabling the coat of paint to better cover the surface. They stop tannins, released from woods, such as cedar or redwood, from bleeding through the surface of the paint.
Priming Bare Wood
Shellac based primers are great for sealing wood knots and sap streaks. They do carry a pungent odour, but dry very quickly and will not let the knot bleed through the top (finish) coat.
Hello, The 123, or Bullseye product is waterbased, can be used as a sealer primer, adhesive primer, priming friable surfaces and stain blocking. The BIN is meths based and is used as a primer and stain blocker too, the choice of which depends on what you need it for, can you give more information?
In most cases only one coat is necessary to prime most surfaces. If excessive absorption occurs over very porous substrates a second coat may be necessary. Spot priming is recommended only under high-hiding topcoat paints. For best results, prime entire surface before painting.
Dries to touch in 5 minutes and can be topcoated in 30 minutes with latex or oil-based paints. For best results, allow primer to cure overnight before applying strong solvent- based topcoats. Wipe off tip before storing. Clean-up wet paint with xylene or mineral spirits.
A paint and primer in one is not designed for every project. Some surfaces require specialty primers that block out color, have higher adhesion qualities or handle corroded surfaces. Exterior surfaces such as wood and metal require a primer for proper adhesion and blocking power.
Best Primers for Painting Wood Without Sanding
I like both Kilz bonding primer and Zinsser Oil Based primer for use on furniture. For this piece, I used oil based because it was what I had on hand. I traditionally like to work with water based paints for easy clean up but oil based is a great option as well!
Since primer's function is mainly to bond and cover porous surfaces, it is not made to withstand elements like paint. Because of this, if you leave primer without a top coat (or paint) it will deteriorate and break down, probably in a chalk like form. Looking for more painting tips?
All unfinished wood or bare wood surfaces should always be primed prior to painting. This goes for both interior and exterior paint projects. The reason you cannot skip bare wood priming is that wood is porous and has a grainy surface. Because primer contains high solids, it helps fill grains in the new wood.
Milk Paint is the Best Paint for Raw Wood! We all love the chippy goodness that can be created with Milk Paint, but it looks just as gorgeous on raw wood. Because it soaks in similar to a stain, Milk Paint is THE best paint to use on a raw wood surface with no existing finish.
There are three types of clear topcoats used to seal natural wood or bleached furniture – polyurethane, polycrylic, and wax finishes.
If You Are Going To Paint Over Bare Drywall or Unfinished Wood. You will want to use 2 coats of primer as the first coat of primer may soak a bit into the material coating the walls.
If you're painting wood without a stain or finish, use a latex or an oil-based primer for the best results. Don't over or under apply the primer: You should aim to apply two coats of primer to your wood's surface. Brush the primer on, and allow the first coat to dry completely before adding the second coat.
Bulls Eye® 1-2-3 is great for blocking stains. It permanently and completely seals graffiti, grease spots, tar and asphalt - inside and out. For oil and water stains, fire and smoke damage try our next generation Bulls Eye® 1-2-3 Plus. Bulls Eye® 1-2-3 is rust inhibitive and ideal for new metal.
Summing up: All three Zinsser primers are very high quality, you just need to know which one to use for which application. Zinsser 123 is great for surfaces that are easier to adhere to and has low odour.
About Bulls Eye 1-2-3® Water-Base Primer
Rust-Oleum® Zinsser® Bulls Eye 1-2-3® Water-Base Primer is a wall primer and sealer that provides outstanding performance indoors and out. It features low odor, great flow and leveling, and a flexible, acrylic formula.