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Can I use 100 grit to sand, as it's what I have on hand, or do I definitely need 220?

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You can use 100 grit sandpaper to sand or remove paint. It will be rougher and not as smoothly finished as a finer 220 grit sandpaper. Just be aware that the veneer could be thinner and damaged if you sand too much.

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Can I use it over shellac primer?

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Yes, you can. It would be my go-to primer for all types of projects. It dries quickly but is a killer on brushes and rollers. Also, move fast, as I does dry very quickly.

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Can I use a Paint & Primer in one such as "Behr Ultra Scuff Defence Stain-blocking paint and Primer" to paint furniture without using a primer as well?

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Yes. You don't need a separate primer, although the super-fastidious among us might choose to use one.

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Do l have to use varnish over the painted veneer?

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It's not a bad idea. Veneer is vulnerable and could use all the help it can get.

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I have a cheap unit that has a thin veneer on it. Can I still prime and paint it?

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Yes. You can prime and/or paint practically anything.

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My table top is veneer. I am painting chairs and pedestal white. Can I stain the veneer after I prime it good or do I have to paint it?

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Prime and paint it. You can't stain something if you prime it.

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Do I still need to prime after sanding if I’m going to use a high-gloss spray paint?

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It's usually a good idea to prime regardless of the type of paint used.

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