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What primer should I use for and old dresser?

The dresser is painted already to look like wood. UGH! I sanded out all the bumps and scratches, but don’t know whether to use oil based or water based primer. I haven’t got the paint for the dresser yet either because I didn’t know what kind of paint I could put on the primer. Please Help!

I’m not sure I would use a primer, since you said the dresser is already painted. Primer is usually to prep new wood prior to putting color coat on it. Also, it depends on the type of paint previously used. If the top coat is oil, latex water-based primer/paint won’t stick, unless you treat the dresser with a special primer before hand. If you have sanded the dresser really well, and it’s smooth without imperfections, just paint straight over it. I would use oil-based paint. It works well over previous water/oil paint and it smooths out better and gives a more professional look. Water-based paint can only be used over previous water-based, so it has a limitation, plus I don’t think it’s as resilient nor lasts as long as does oil-based stuff. And, if you want even a low-sheen appearance after painting, oil is the way to go.

Good luck

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