I've been painting my pine cabinets white, but the resin keeps bleeding through even after applying three coats of Kilz primer and two coats of high gloss paint. I'm looking for tips on how to effectively seal the resin so it doesn't show. Any advice would be appreciated! Thanks in advance!
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You might want to try applying a coat of shellac. It's a great sealant for cabinets and should help block the resin from bleeding through. Shellac primer is known for being the best stain blocker; it goes on thin and dries quickly, and it can be really effective long-term.
Make sure you thoroughly clean the cabinets of any grease or dirt and sand them down before painting. Proper prep work really makes a difference! Just checking — did you do that before applying the Kilz primer?
Yes, I cleaned and sanded before my first coat of Kilz. Just trying to figure out what else might help!
This is definitely the best approach! It really does create a solid barrier against stains.