When priming MDF wood for painting, we recommend Zinsser BIN Primer. BIN primer is a shellac-based primer that creates great adhesion for your chosen topcoat. A fast drying primer, it can be applied directly without any sanding and is ready for a topcoat after just 45 minutes.
Zinsser BIN is shellac-based, whereas 123 is water-based. This makes Zinsser Bullseye 123 a lot quicker and easier to apply. It's also better suited for use on bare wood, or to prime plastic and composite before painting. BIN may be harder to apply, but it is by far the better stain block.
1 coat of Zinsser Gardz is generally all you need. It binds loose material and creates a moisture-proof film that can act as a barrier coat between a problem substrate and new decorating materials. This is slightly different to Zinsser Peel Stop, which also acts as a stabiliser, but remains breathable and flexible.
Exterior Substrates– Recommended for all types of wood (New or previously painted pine, fir, cedar, redwood, plywood, T-111, and pressure treated wood), hardboard, metal (aluminium, steel, iron and galvanised metal), PVC, fibreglass, masonry (stucco, concrete block, poured concrete and brick).
What is the difference between Zinsser bin and Zinsser Cover Stain? Zinsser BIN is a shellac-based paint. It has a quicker drying time than Zinsser Cover Stain, but a lot of the other properties between the two are the same. You can use either as a stain block or an adhesion primer.
When priming MDF wood for painting, we recommend Zinsser BIN Primer. BIN primer is a shellac-based primer that creates great adhesion for your chosen topcoat. A fast drying primer, it can be applied directly without any sanding and is ready for a topcoat after just 45 minutes.
Yes, The Zinsser BIN Primer can be painted over.
Alkyd-based primers are a good choice for both interior and exterior bare wood substrates. They are efficient in penetrating the wood's porous surface, and provide long lasting adhesion. You may also want to go with alkyd products if you have removed wallpaper because it seals the residual adhesive.
Zinsser® Bulls Eye® SealCoat® Universal Wood Sealer is a 100% de-waxed shellac-based wood sealer designed for use as an undercoat to prepare new or previously finished interior wood surfaces or as a pre-stain sealer and wood conditioner.
Perma-White® is ideal for new or previously painted wallboard, plaster ceilings and walls, and any wood trim. Perma-White® is self-priming and will bond to existing glossy paints without sanding.
While Gardz can be used on bare wood it is not typically practical to do so as this is outside of its intended use / purpose. It will not offer any unique benefits toward sealing or protecting the wood and would need to be primed before any topcoat could be applied.
Zinsser Bulls Eye 1-2-3 is a water-based primer and sealer formulated for use on interior and exterior surfaces. It can be used in multiple applications, firstly it fully blocks stains including graffiti, grease, spots, tar and asphalt.
– Peel stop is recommended for application to the following substrates: Exterior Surfaces – Previously painted wood siding, windows, doors, fences, and trim; dry and denatured timber; metal gutters and downspouts; masonry siding, walls and foundations (inc.
1. Zinsser B-I-N. Zinsser B-I-N Primer is a shellac-based primer that offers great stain blocking properties and adhesion for your chosen topcoat. This stain blocking paint is particularly suited to covering any stains on wood or MDF.
GARDZ is recommend for sealing problem porous surfaces such as bare or damaged drywall, plaster, cement and cementitious coatings, spackling paste and joint compound, calcimine, stucco, acoustic and texture finishes, and uncoated wallpaper.
Apply to interior and exterior walls, ceilings, doors, trim, fascia, soffits, foundations, railings, and related paintable surfaces. Bulls-Eye 1-2-3 bonds to wood, plaster, concrete, gloss enamels, hardboard, glass and tile. It provides a rust inhibitive coating on iron railings, steel frames, piping, etc.
When it comes to priming varnished wood surfaces, Zinsser's Bulls Eye 1-2-3 is a top contender. This versatile water-based primer-sealer is perfect for interior and exterior use and offers exceptional adhesion without the need for sanding.
Our Top Recommendation: GAC100 Sealer for Wood Panels
Consider using the recommended GAC100 sealer for optimal results. With a little patience and attention, you'll safeguard your wood surface and elevate the overall look of your masterpiece in no time!
Oil-based primers are the best at penetrating and protecting wood and are the most reliable option for providing water resistance.
Priming works to hide stains and prevent discolouration. It should always be used on bare wood, this is because the surface is not only porous with grain variations it also absorbs moisture at varying rates, making achieving an even finish difficult.
What is the difference between Zinsser BIN and Zinsser Bullseye? Zinsser BIN is a shellac-based paint, Bullseye 123 is water-based.
In most cases only one coat is necessary to prime most surfaces.
It can be used to prime problem surfaces such as metal, plastic, walls, wood, and old oil-based coatings like gloss. You can also use Zinsser BIN Aqua as an effective stain block for contaminants such as smoke damage, water stains, nicotine and grease.