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BIN Interior/Exterior Multi-purpose Shellac Wall and Ceiling Primer ( 1-gallon )

Ratings & Reviews for Zinsser BIN Interior/Exterior Multi-purpose Shellac Wall and Ceiling Primer ( 1-gallon )

4.7
343
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 4.7 out of 5
346 Reviews


94% Recommend this product

Ratings may include incentivized customer reviews.

What Customers Are Saying

Customers overwhelmingly praise this shellac-based primer for exceptional stain-blocking performance on water damage, smoke, pet odors, and pine knots, with rapid drying enabling quick recoating and efficient workflow. Many report complete opacity in a single coat even on heavily stained surfaces, and reviewers consistently rely on it for challenging applications like cabinet refinishing and damaged drywall where other primers failed. Strong adhesion to difficult substrates and reliable odor sealing earn it a "miracle" reputation. A few note the strong lingering odor requires ventilation, and some mention thin consistency benefits from foam rollers. Overall, most consider it the definitive primer for demanding projects.

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346 Customer Reviews

Plan on throwing everything away as clean up is qu

Would Recommend

Went on smooth and has blocked the odor. The next coat of paint went on and covered as advertised.

April 23, 2026
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Subfloor Ordors

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Best thing I can say is, it applied easily and it works. The product clearly remove/hid odors in the subfloor, thank you!

April 23, 2026
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Pricey but effective sealant

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Great sealant for pet stains. This paint dries fast and looks nice as a finished product. It appears to be really effective for sealing pet odors.

April 22, 2026
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Great Odor Eliminator

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It covered up a lot of the odor in a bedroom from animals

April 22, 2026
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Covers water stains

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Good Coverage over water stains

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Great prep Sealer

Great for sealing MDF on cabinet door inserts. Needs to cleanup with denatured alcohol FYI

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It works better than regular primer.

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It worked great by blocking seeping of stripped wood furniture and provided beautiful coverage.

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Quick drying primer

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Dries really fast, in a nice even coat.

April 16, 2026
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Works well

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Works well, sticks to most everything

April 16, 2026
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Best primer

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Covers up stains and tannins

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Worked great to cover up some very red tannins on a wood bookcase. Tried regular primer and the red bled through. This product did the job!

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Highly recommend

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Great primer, low odor, easy to apply and it dries quickly.

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Great

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Covered wallpaper great. Strong odor. Wear ventilation

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