Painting - oil or latex primer on wood panelling?

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moily
07-04-05, 12:19 PM
various web sites say either, or lean towards an oil primer. my panelling is stained with a dark shade and I plan to paint it an off-white. I'd rather use a latex primer (less odor), but not if the stain is going to bleed through it. anyone out there ever have bleeding problems using latex primer over stained panelling?

prowallguy
07-04-05, 01:00 PM
Never had bleeding problems, but adhesion is a concern over paneling. It was most likely varnished or poly'ed in the past, and most wood cleaners have wax in them. I'd go with the oil too.
marksr
07-04-05, 04:10 PM
I agree with PWG, use oil base. Don't forget to sand and clean the surface first.

slickshift
07-04-05, 06:54 PM
I have used a white shellac to primer paneling with great success
It sticks but it stinks
Odor-wise that is
It's really stinky
As odor is a concern, maybe the oil is better for you
I wouldn't bother with the latex
joneq
07-04-05, 10:06 PM
why not try this=low odor

http://www.zinsser.com/product_detail.asp?ProductID=13

I haven't tried this one,but it looks good---high hide-----dries flat for good holdout -sandseasy---and as always sticks

http://www.zinsser.com/product_detail.asp?ProductID=75