Hi retermer
This just my 2 cents,, I use a good Behr white latex primer , 2 coats, the 1st one will seal the wood the 2nd one will give the paint a good place to hang on to..
It drys quick and it's ready to paint in about a hour or so when I spray it on both sides ..
I should note****clean up is a big deal for me,,,that's why I use water base latex primer, it drys hard as a rock....I have tried the water base shellacs and I didn't care for them..plus I hate to see brush marks in a projects after I have put in hours to get it smooth..and flat
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