Do I Need Knotting Solution?

Yes, as with all water based paints, it is necessary to seal knots in bare wood prior to painting. Any standard knotting solution is fine to use and should not affect the performance or application of Earthborn Eggshell No. 17.

Do I need to seal knots in wood?

If you are deciding to paint bare wood, you should seal all knots (spot prime) with a shellac based primer. ... Removing all dried up and oozing sap is a must, especially when dealing with woods such as fir or pine. After removing the sap build up, use an appropriate primer/sealer to seal in the sap affected areas.

Is there an alternative to knotting solution?

There is an alternative to using knotting solution - Ronseal Knot Block Wood Primer &Undercoat. This is a primer-undercoat that seals the resin in the knots, so you can miss out the knotting-solution stage altogether. It goes on easily and is a quick-drying, low-odour paint.