January 26, 2023

35: Dealing With Bleed Through On Your Furniture Makeover

18 minutes

In Episode #35 of BusyBee Refinishing with MelDidItHerself, I guide you through the pesky world of dealing with bleed through. We discuss:

What is this grease stain on my painted furniture?

Why won’t my paint stay full coverage on my wood furniture?

How do I avoid bleed through on my furniture makeover?

What do I do when my furniture flip starts bleeding through?

How can I effectively prep my wood furniture so I don’t get bleed through?

My recommended products for avoiding bleed through when painting wood furniture

Links mentioned in this episode:

Episode 7: Why Prep Work Is So Important & How To Do It Effectively

Zinsser BIN shellac-base primer - spray can

Zinsser BIN shellac-base primer - roll/brush on

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