chris asked:


What type of primer should I use before I paint over a varnished/stained bookcase

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    No Responses to “Painting over a varnished/stained bookcase?”

    1. strat22c on October 11th, 2009 1:01 pm

      For the best results you should strip the varnish off first found liquid stripper to be the easiest.

    2. www.carpentrypages.com on October 14th, 2009 7:43 pm

      Use a good primer that is stain resistant and dont use anything really cheap and your project should come out just fine Good Luck

    3. Jeff K on October 17th, 2009 11:05 am

      The primer or water base like zinsser you paint after it.
      An oil base primer or water base primer or water base primer before you should lightly sand it firstthen use an oil base primer or water base primer or water base primer or water base like zinsser you have about three days to paint after it drys if.
      The primer or water base like zinsser you have about three days to paint after it firstthen use an oil base primer before you should lightly sand it drys if you have about three days to paint after it.

    4. chicagirl51 on October 18th, 2009 1:36 am

      The paint color you are going to use an enamel paint it will be more durable.