What paint to use

[Rob Cunningham]

The B-I-N can be brushed also. You might need to do a little more sanding before applying the paint, but it does sand easily.
I have used Kilz2 on some walls in the house that needed some water stains covered before painting.

[Joe Chritz]

That brings up a question. I buy my sheet goods from Austin Hardwoods in Denver. They claim that they have 4 by 8 Baltic Birch, although I know that can't be true. I asked several times and they give me the same answer. I am suspecting that it is really Appleply. I am going to try to call them again and see if I get the same answer or can figure out what they are really selling. Thoughts?

Appleply and Baltic birch are essentially the same product. Fairly thin layers of void free or nearly void free quality wood with a decent face veneer.

Here Baltic is marketed in 4x8 sheets but I expect it is also domestic produces since all the other plywood has HPVA grade stamps.

Since you don't spray B I N and impervo is a good combo to use.

Joe

[Ray Schafer]

OK, I have my B I N and paint. This is my current question:
1) How many coats of (brushed) B-I-N?
2) How many coats of (brushed) paint?

[Rob Cunningham]

One coat of B-I-N primer is usually enough to stop any bleed through of knots or stains. Just look over the project carefully as you sand the primer, you'll see if it need a second coat. If there are any knots or dark streaks in the wood, you might want to spot prime them first, then prime the whole thing.
As for paint, I would probably do two coats.