Hello, painting friends!  I’ve come across a problem in my attempt to paint a piece of furniture, and I hope someone can give me some advice.

I bought a simple wooden chest of drawers about 20 years ago, and because it was made out of knotty pine and was unfinished, it was cheap-o. At the time, I didn’t know you could upgrade to clear pine for a little bit more money.

So…all this time the thing has been in my house with those big knotholes staring at me, and finally I couldn’t stand it anymore and I decided to paint it with acrylic latex paint.  I did two coats, sanding in between, but guess what?  Those blankety-blank knots are starting to bleed through.  Arrrrghh!

Should I sand the whole thing again and try using Kilz primer?  Or is there something I can apply to the knots to cover them up permanently?  Or should I put the chest down in my basement and pretend it never happened?

Any and all ideas are welcome!  Thanks in advance.

—MC Kathy