Comments on: Refinishing with Oil Based Primer & Paint

By: split3ways.blogspot.com

split3ways.blogspot.com — Sun, 07 Oct 2012 16:27:48 +0000

Thanks for the post. We have just move into a new home and my old china cabinet is to formal for the space in this house. After putting it on craigslist a million times I have decide to just repaint it. This will help!

By: Wendy R

Wendy R — Sun, 09 Sep 2012 01:50:48 +0000

Thank you Kate! I apparently bought the super expensive primer from Zinsser..lol. It covers easier, and adheres better (according to the paint dept at Lowe’s), but is very comperable to the oil based version. They said they would only recommend it if covering something that had some grease spots/stains. I have already painted my cabinet, with oil based paint and the Penetrol additive, and it is fabulous!! Thank you for all the tips and posting the before/after pictures. Gave me the courage to try the oil based paint. LOVE IT!

By: CentsationalGirl

CentsationalGirl — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 22:58:11 +0000

Hi Wendy, I haven’t heard of a silicon based primer, I use both the spray and brush versions of Zinsser Cover Stain in the brown can.
Kate

By: Wendy R

Wendy R — Sun, 26 Aug 2012 18:53:19 +0000

I LOVE this, and am beginning the exact same project. I have started with the Zinnsers spray primer that is sillicon based, not oil or latex. My question is, should I redo the primer with the oil base if I am going to use oil base paint?? And, should I add the Penetrol to the primer as well? Just love all of your projects. Thank you for sharing them!