Great advice. I'm a firm believer in prep work. It can be tedious but it makes a world of difference in the end result. I'd like to comment on unpleasant odor. Try removing it before trying to block it. Foul odor is usually something organic that has not been cleaned (mold, mildew, food). I like to take a piece outdoors, scrub every surface inch inside and out with an anti-bacterial dish detergent, rinse with garden hose, and leave to bone dry in the hot sun. Bleach will kill mold. Watch how the rinse water flows over the surfaces to reveal any invisible oily or gummy patches that need extra attention. Thorough cleaning also reveals any needed repair that you would overlook with just a quick wipe down. You can also add some drops of a favorite essential oil to some interior surface. Choose a porous surface that you don't intend to paint.

Brilliant, exactly what I needed, straight to the point, thank you from the UK 🇬🇧 ❤

Really helpful and clear about the difference in bonding and blocking. Didn't know about that.

Very informative such a needed video in the community especially for all the beginners just getting their feet wet!

Very helpful video. I agree I have experienced success with blocking and bonding when using BIN ZInzzer Shellac based white primer. I roll it on with a WHIZZ high density foam roller. I can get thru each project using one roller.

Hi Amy, thank you for making this video I found it very helpful it's clear up a couple of things I was unsure of , thanks again all the best Mary in Australia 🌻😘

So glad I seen this video. I’m getting ready to paint a laminate desk.

You can get Kilz paint base, and tint it at the store. They have paint sample cards just like other paints. The colors are quite lovely. I prefer satin finish. I’ve been pleased with it every time!

That was very useful information. I’m getting ready to do a makeover on my bedroom furniture. I had the dresser and two night stands made for me years ago, I bought the headboard and footboard. I know the dresser and night stands are solid wood, oak. The headboard and footboard probably are a combo of wood and veneer. I’m painting them with country chic, all in one paint, sage advice. I used krud kutter gloss off to clean my piece. It has a gloss finish. Will I still need to prime? It doesn’t have any orders, we don’t smoke, so that’s not an issue. Right now all the pieces have a stained and varnished finish. Thanks for any advise you can offer.

One can use regular housecleaning ammonia as a solvent for BIN white pigmented shellac. Of course use a RESPIRATOR as the fumes are rough or outdoors with a fan blowing fumes AWAY from you. This way you can still use a decent brush and not ruin it

Much needed point to address; excellent job!

Great info. Just what I was wondering about! It wasn't confusing at all. Thanks!

I love tutorials like this. Thank you.

I use Zinsser 123. It's the water based version of Bin.

This was very informative and helpful. Thank you!

Very helpful. Thank you for taking the time to make it.

I appreciate your valuable information on primer. Thank you 💐

Thank you! Great video with more useful information!! I needed this!

Amazing information Amy...you explained Perfectly,🥰👍❣️

This was really informative! Thanks.

Great info Amy! Thanks! 🥰🥰🥰

Excellent info here, Amy! I had no idea Country Chic had a clear bonding primer. Have to look into that asap.

Very good info. Thank you!

Thanks 😊

Thank you!!!!

When do you use Boss and when do you use Bin? Certain types of furniture? Cost? Availability?

This was such an excellent video and I had no idea that Bin Shellac wasn’t a bonding primer. I’ve never used a bonding primer then 🫢 I clearly need to check out what primer options I have here in Canada. Thank you so much for this, it was super!

Great info!

Great tutorial on primers and blocking primers. Very helpful.

Bin shellac can be coloured. I get my local shop to mix me a gray.

Oops, I commented before listening all the way!🤦🏼

Can Stix be used on outdoor cement plastered window cills?

When would you use Boss? Does Boss & Bins 123 with Shellac work the same?

I always prime my pices

i just bought Boss, do I use it first or the shellac?

I did like all the info, but how does weather affect it? I’m in 100 F in Athens, Georgia. Haven’t primed anything!! Haven’t even sanded anything. Ugh

Can you use both ?

What material roller for the bin shellac primer? Can you use cheap sponge roller or have to use cloth?

Hey Amy I just bought a cheap store laminate type white cabinet. It has some damage so got a fantastic deal. I know I need primer. Which is best slick stick?? I need a self leveling and which brush would be best? I know I have seen you talk about this before but I can't seem to find the video.

Uh oh. I used BIN on a plastic top because it said it would adhere to plastic 😬

You can also clean BIN from a brush with ammonia.

Great advice. I'm a firm believer in prep work. It can be tedious but it makes a world of difference in the end result. I'd like to comment on unpleasant odor. Try removing it before trying to block it. Foul odor is usually something organic that has not been cleaned (mold, mildew, food). I like to take a piece outdoors, scrub every surface inside and out with an anti-bacterial dish detergent, rinse with garden hose, and leave to bone dry in the hot sun. Bleach will kill mold. Watch how the rinse water flows over the surfaces to reveal any invisible oily or gummy patches that need extra attention. If there is veneer, wipe it dry immediately after washing. Thorough cleaning reveals any needed repair that you would overlook with just a quick wipe down. Clean away odor, block odor and add fragrance. You can add some drops of a favorite essential oil to some interior surface, a porous surface that you don't intend to paint. Consider a fragrant wax on the unpainted interiors that are designed to moisturize dried out old wood.