Why Centurion 1111 Primer Is the Secret Weapon in Our Cabinet Refinishing Process

At Pineapple Interiors we’re obsessed with a flawless finish—and every flawless finish starts with an exceptional primer. For every kitchen or bath we refinish, we spray Centurion Wood Coatings’ CW-1111 High-Build Acrylic-Modified Polyurethane Primer (catalyzed at exactly 5 % with CW-4002 hardener). Here’s why this single product is so important to professional cabinet refinishing.

1. High-Build Hides Imperfections

CW-1111 lays down a thick, ultra-leveling film that fills open grain and minor surface blemishes in old doors and face-frames. One to two coats give us a perfectly smooth canvas before we refinish cabinets with color top-coats—no swamp of brush marks, no telegraphing pores.

Spec sheet highlights: “high-build acrylic-modified polyurethane primer designed for cabinets, furniture, and millwork.”

2. 5 % Catalyst = Serious Stain & Tannin Blocking

When we bump the primer with exactly five-percent CW-4002 hardener, the chemistry shifts from 1K to 2K. That jump locks out cedar bleed, red-oak tannins, and old cooking stains that could otherwise migrate through new paint—one of the biggest headaches in DIY cabinet refinishing.

3. Superior Adhesion for Long-Term Durability

Catalyzed CW-1111 bites into both previously finished lacquer and bare wood, giving subsequent color coats a tenacious grip. Your refinished cabinets won’t peel when bumped by a vacuum or wiped down with cleaning sprays.

4. Sandability Without Clogging

After a short 60-to-90-minute dry, CW-1111 powders clean under 320-grit—no gummy loading. That lets our crew scuff back to glass-smooth in minutes, then move straight to color. Fast turnaround is huge in keeping cabinet refinishingprojects on a 3- to 5-day timeline.

5. Low-VOC, Low-Odor Comfort

Because CW-1111 is water-borne, your kitchen doesn’t reek of solvent while we refinish. The coating meets strict VOC limits, yet cures rock-hard thanks to its polyurethane backbone—ideal for families who want professional results without living in a hazmat zone.

How the Primer Fits Into Our Refinish-Cabinet Workflow

Step	What We Do	Why CW-1111 Matters
1. Deep Clean & Sand	Remove grease and break surface tension.	High-build primer bonds best to scuff-sand surfaces.
2. Spray CW-1111 (5 % catalyst)	2 – 3 wet mils on doors; 1 – 2 on frames.	Blocks stains, levels grain, sets the stage for color.
3. Light Sand	Quick 320-grit pass.	Primer powders easily; creates microscratch for top-coat adhesion.
4. Color Top-Coat	Professional water-borne polyurethane finish.	Primer ensures the top-coat looks factory-smooth and stays that way.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will the primer yellow over time?No. CW-1111 is water-based and non-yellowing; with our color coats your cabinet refinishing stays bright and fresh for years.

Can I still choose any color?Absolutely. The primer is always white; we then refinish cabinets with custom-tinted top coats—rich navy, trendy greige, soft black—whatever your design calls for.

Does primer add extra days?Not at all. CW-1111 flashes fast and sands in under two hours, so it keeps our rapid refinish schedule intact.

Upgrade Smart—Refinish, Don’t Replace

By pairing Centurion 1111 primer with our factory-grade color systems, Pineapple Interiors delivers cabinet refinishingthat looks new, lasts longer, and costs far less than ripping out perfectly good boxes. Ready to refinish cabinets instead of replacing them? Visit PineappleInteriorsFL.com or call for your free estimate today.

Great kitchens start with great primer. Centurion 1111 is ours—let’s make it yours.