I really like this foundation. You can put it straight onto anything with minimal pre-sanding and it will hold up very well and provide a good base for whatever you choose to put on it. The photo shows a built-in closet that I am renovating. First I had to remove many layers of old paint, after that the wood didn't take the stain very well. So I decided to apply a primer and then make it look like a faux wood. Here's a cabinet with Rust-Oleum BIN primer.
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