Instructions / Assembly

CABINETRY PREPARATION & REPAIR
Q. I HAVE OAK CABINETS; WILL THE WOOD GRAIN SHOW THROUGH?
A. The solid color Bond Coat will allow some of the natural beauty of the wood grain to
come through especially on open grain species like oak. If you do not desire the wood
grain appearance, use a wood grain filler prior to coating. Follow the wood grain filler
manufacturer’s instructions for application.
Q. I HAVE KNOTTY PINE CABINETS; WILL THESE REQUIRE ANY SPECIAL
PREPARATION?
A. The knots, like those in knotty pine, can be an issue when coating. The resin in the
knots can bleed through and ruin a finished surface. Simply prime the entire surface
with a pigmented shellac base primer such as Zinsser
®
B-I-N
®
Primer and proceed with
your project.
Q. IF I AM PAINTING OVER RAW WOOD, WHAT ADDITIONAL STEPS MUST I TAKE TO
ENSURE PROPER ABSORPTION OF THE BOND COAT?
A. If painting over raw wood, it is recommended to use a primer such as
Zinsser
®
Bulls Eye
®
1-2-3 Primer to properly seal the surface. You may need
to lightly sand away any raised wood grain.
APPLICATION TIPS
Q. SHOULD I PAINT THE INSIDE OF MY CABINET FRAMES OR DRAWERS?
A. It is recommended that all cabinet frames, doors and drawers be coated with two
even coats. There is not, however, enough Bond Coat to cover the inside of the
cabinet frames or drawers. To ensure a clean, even look, tape the insides edges of
each cabinet frame with smooth painter’s tape. Be sure all edges are pressed down to
ensure that none of the coating will be able to bleed through.
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