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I'm looking for advice on primer for refinishing stained Oak and Oak ply cupboards. Typical 80s style cupboards finished with stain and I'm presuming an oil-based clear coat. I would like to do is little amount of sanding as possible. Research is pointing me towards either Dulux Gripper or Kilz Adhesion primer. Wondering if anyone out there has used either these products and how well they held out. Thanks in advance for any info

It may also depend on what paint you are using to paint.  
For example, Fusion Mineral Paint is a Canadian made paint which is excellent for kitchen cabinets. Their recommendation is to clean well with tsp (then rinse if not using Fusion's tsp alternative), scuff sand, and prime with Zinnser BIN shellac primer before painting.

an actual paint store. They are the experts that’s what they do. It’s well worth it as opposed to eBrandon DIYers opinions and having to strip and redo them later when the bubble and peel

Check out their Facebook page or phone and talk to Meagan. Did our whole kitchen this winter. She carries a great product line for this purpose

There was an earlier post few months ago quite informative.  
https://ebrandon.ca/messagethread.aspx?message_id=1048433&cat_id=249  
 
We used the Benjamin Moore Advance did a nice job.

Looking to get our kitchen cupboards done...not able to do myself. Thanks

I used Fusion Mineral Paint on mine and followed directions. I wouldn’t recommend it. It did not hold up long.  
 
I would do Benjamin Moore Fresh Start primer with Advance Paint. That stuff hardens like crazy. I did our varnished oak trim with it and years later it’s in perfect shape!

Use Benjamin Moore Fresh Start or Insl-X Stix (benjamin moore) bonding primer and Advance paint as top coat.  
 
Edited by PG, 2021-08-18 10:53:54

I have used it on jambs, casings, baseboard, doors and cupboards that have been stained and varnished. A light sanding before applying - it can be brushed, rolled, or sprayed - and it bonds extremely well. Your paint coats will bond superbly to this primer.  
 
Hope this helps! Good luck!

It seems that Benjamin Moore's Advance paint is definitely highly recommended for cabinet refinishing. I am concerned though because I want to go with a pure white and then I'm concerned about yellowing over time cuz it's not truly a water-based product. Has anyone had white Advance on for more than a couple years without any yellowing? Online there were definitely a lot of complaints of this happening but the posts are from four years ago and I'm wondering if they improve the formula at all to eliminate the yellowing. Thanks again for advice