For a primer I personally use Kilz 2. As far as sealer goes it depends on what you sealing. I recently started using Rust-Oleum triple thick sealer. It only requires one coat. It is for indoor use only.
It depends on what you're painting. I like Zinnser BIN for slick surfaces or places that get a lot of wear (like a dresser top or bookshelf.) I like Zinnser 123 if I'm trying to make it easier to go from dark wood to white. I like shellac if I need to seal in wood tannins and I want to distress the piece later.
To seal furniture, I like polycrylic because it's easy to use, water-based for easy clean up and best of all - will not yellow your paint job.
As stated above depressing on your project each primernis for a different medium. Check directions and consult someone in the paint store. Paint stores are more knowledgeable than a big box store.
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For a primer I personally use Kilz 2. As far as sealer goes it depends on what you sealing. I recently started using Rust-Oleum triple thick sealer. It only requires one coat. It is for indoor use only.
To answer both questions need to know what you are priming and what you are sealing.
It depends on what you're painting. I like Zinnser BIN for slick surfaces or places that get a lot of wear (like a dresser top or bookshelf.) I like Zinnser 123 if I'm trying to make it easier to go from dark wood to white. I like shellac if I need to seal in wood tannins and I want to distress the piece later.
To seal furniture, I like polycrylic because it's easy to use, water-based for easy clean up and best of all - will not yellow your paint job.
As stated above depressing on your project each primernis for a different medium. Check directions and consult someone in the paint store. Paint stores are more knowledgeable than a big box store.
Best primer is XIM Bonding Primer