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KILZ 2 All-Purpose Interior/Exterior Multi-purpose Water-based Wall and Ceiling Primer ( 1-gallon )
Item #45546 |
Model #20041
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Versatile interior and exterior all purpose primer blocks light to medium stains including minor water stains, rust, grease, ink, pencil and felt marker
Fast drying primer, sealer and stain blocker lessens the number of top coats required, and can be top coated in 1 hour
Can be easily applied with a WHIZZ Maximus® roller cover, sold individually or in a WHIZZ Maximus® 4-Piece Paint Roller Kit
Ideal for changing paint colors, KILZ 2 helps achieve a truer top coat color
Use under or over water-based or oil-based paints
Use on interior and exterior surfaces including woodwork, drywall, plaster, paneling, masonry, brick, painted metal and properly prepared glossy surfaces (not recommended on flooring
Covers light to medium stains like water, rust, grease, ink, pencil and felt marker
General | |||
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Series Name | 2 All-Purpose | Use Location | Interior/Exterior |
Type | Multi-purpose | Unit of Measure Quantity | 1 |
Base Material | Water-based | Unit of Measure | Gallon(s) |
Package Quantity | 1 | Application Method | Brush |
Dimensions | |||
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Container Size | 1-gallon | Maximum Coverage Area (Sq. Feet) | 400 |
Features | |||
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Dry Time Indicator | No | Odor Blocking | No |
Dry to Touch | 30 minutes | Rust Resistant | No |
Low VOC | Yes | Stain Blocking | Yes |
Mildew Resistant | Yes | Tintable | Yes |
Mold Killing | No | Zero VOC | No |
Mold Resistant | Yes | ||
Certifications | |||
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CA Residents: Prop 65 Warning(s) | |||
Compatibility | |||
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For Use on Metal | Yes | For Use on Brick | Yes |
For Use on Wood | Yes | For Use on Stucco | Yes |
For Use on Drywall | Yes | For Use on Cabinets | Yes |
For Use on Glass | No | For Use on Plaster | Yes |
For Use on Walls and Ceilings | Yes | For Use on Tile | No |
For Use on Concrete/Masonry | Yes | ||
Miscellaneous | |||
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UNSPSC | 31211500 | ||
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What Customers Are Saying
The primer provides excellent coverage and stain-blocking capabilities, effectively covering dark colors, water stains, and other difficult surfaces in just one or two coats. It is praised for its easy application, fast drying time, and lack of strong odor compared to oil-based options. The primer is also noted for its versatility for both interior and exterior use, delivering consistent, quality results.
Customer review summary generated by AI, including incentivized reviews.My local Lowe’s told me it was being discontinued.
For me it’s the right primer for inside and outside jobs.
Verified Purchaser
Not as potent as the original
Bought some on sale, for half off. Was rock hard on the bottom and unusable. Other times ive bought, it works OK, but if you are really trying to cover stains or old brown drywall the ORIGINAL Kilz is where its at.
From 2 All-Purpose Interior_SLASH_Exterior Multi-purpose Water-based Wall and Ceiling Primer ( 5-gallon ) Verified Purchaser
Great working stuff l
This cover up primer/paint has always worked great for me.
From 2 All-Purpose Interior_SLASH_Exterior Multi-purpose Water-based Wall and Ceiling Primer ( 5-gallon ) Verified Purchaser
I put this over a deep red. It did a good job.
Easy to use.
Verified Purchaser
Great primer
Awesome
From 2 All-Purpose Interior_SLASH_Exterior Multi-purpose Water-based Wall and Ceiling Primer ( 5-gallon ) Verified Purchaser
primer grainy (maybe too old)
I bought a gallon on sale thinking it was a great price for half the original price. When I started applying it, a grainy/chalky material started to form which was very strange. I tried it again in a small amount in a different area with the same result so I knew there is something wrong with the product and that is why it was on sale for less than half price. Maybe it was too old. I cleaned up the small primed areas before they dried up and returned the product to the store.
Hi guss74, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. I'm sorry to hear the primer was grainy/chalky. This is not the experience we want ou...

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