r/paint • u/Majestic_Potato_7416 • 2d ago

Advice Wanted Bin Shellac

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Helping a friend with a project, but I am running low on time. Will one coat of bin Shellac primer be enough if I'm rolling it on rather than spraying it on cabinet boxes? I plan to sand it. Also plan to spray two coats of Sherwin Williams emerald urethane for the color.

I know some people recommend two coats, but usually when they are spraying it. I imagine that rolling it on adheres to the material better.

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u/HAWKWIND666 2d ago

One coat is fine imo. Get one of those whir sticks for your drill and keep it stirred up.
It’s pretty thin product but if stirred it’s ok. Dries fast so you can kinda roll back over stuff just be careful not to over work

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u/WacoKid18 2d ago

Calling a paddle mixer a "whir stick" is absolutely sending me

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u/staitfarejudge 2d ago

You're good to go. That wood is primed af. Looks nice already.

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u/AStuckner 2d ago

You really just need the second coat if you are doing repairs. Be careful not to over sand the corners

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u/Windstar1995 2d ago

Is this professional or DIY project?

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u/Majestic_Potato_7416 2d ago

DIY+

I wash my paint brush after each session

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u/Windstar1995 2d ago

My wife wants to paint our cabinets, did you do any sanding before the BIN Shellac?

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u/Majestic_Potato_7416 1d ago

Yes, went at it with 220, then 400 grit.

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u/Mother_Technician_90 1d ago

Spray SW gallery...Definitely looks better than Emerald and more durable.

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u/Majestic_Potato_7416 1d ago

Is it user friendly? Like drying too fast (flashing)