We are preparing to prime kitchen cabinets that had past nicotine stains, and want to completely block any future bleed-through of those stains. We hesitate using the Shellac because we aren't sure it can be sanded in the event we get a drip or debris on the surface. Does anyone know from experience if it can be sanded?
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Pigmented Shellac like Bins is a great stain blocking primer. We use it for many purposes, bare wood, worn wood cabinets smoke and water damage etc. Bin's is very sandable and should be sanded between coats. When you apply it, work fast, get it on as even as you can, but do not try to over work it. It flashes fast and trying to overbrush partially dried bin's will cause it to curl and drag. Shellac sands very easily and boo boos can be fixed, no problem. I often use two or even three fast coats of Bin's on old wood cabinets, sanding lightly between coats. If you feel the surface before and after sanding gently with 400 grit paper, the difference is amazing. Sanded shellac will be extremely smooth and a great base for cabinet grade latex paints. Don't use cheap paint, get a cabinet grade, it makes all the difference in the world with filling and smoothness. So use Bins, sand it and you will get great results.
answered Feb 24, 2014 at 23:54
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Can Alkyd paint be successfully applied over this Shellac product also?– RETCommented Feb 27, 2014 at 3:58
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Since you are such an expert can you answer this for me: What size sprayer tip should be used to spray Shellac Primer onto cabinets (using a Titan 440 sprayer)?– RETCommented Feb 27, 2014 at 4:03
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I am not familiar with your particular sprayer, but the tip sizes are usually labeled in similar fashions. I have had good results on cabinetry using a 415 tip on my Graco airless sprayer. Avoid a tip with a wide pattern or designed for heavier paints. Commented Feb 27, 2014 at 13:13
I sand it. I have used it on window sills to hide knots. Can't think of a reason why it wouldn't be sandable. When you put shellac on wood as a finish, you're supposed to sand between coats. You should good. Make sure you have alcohol on hand for cleanup.
