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BIN Interior/Exterior Multi-purpose Shellac Wall and Ceiling Primer ( 5-gallon )

Ratings & Reviews for Zinsser BIN Interior/Exterior Multi-purpose Shellac Wall and Ceiling Primer ( 5-gallon )

4.7
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 4.7 out of 5
377 Reviews


93% Recommend this product

Ratings may include incentivized customer reviews.

What Customers Are Saying

Customers overwhelmingly praise this primer for exceptional stain and odor blocking, sealing water damage, smoke residue, pet odors, and pine knot bleed with single coats. Reviewers consistently report superior adhesion to challenging surfaces including torn drywall, glossy finishes, and cabinets where other primers fail. Many highlight rapid drying enabling two coats in one day and reliable performance across diverse projects. A few mention strong alcohol odor requiring ventilation and thin consistency demanding careful application, but these minor concerns barely diminish the overwhelming endorsement of its effectiveness and reliability.

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377 Customer Reviews

Great for pet smells

Would Recommend

This was great after we removed carpet that had pet stains that had went onto the plywood. Used this and no smell now !

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Great for MDX Boards

Would Recommend

Great primer for MDX boards. Lightly sand after using this primer.

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Odor sealing & Drys fast!

September 10, 2026
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Good choice for primer

Would Recommend

Great coverage, fast drying and sands very smooth finish

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its too difficult to use

the odor is so strong , that contractor refused to use it after testing, to the extent he complained he will fall sick although he used all kind of masks. I couldn't return it in time and lost a lot of money.in general and Ai search, there's some saying around why it should be used on the walls of bathrooms but most regular contractors don't see why it needs to be used. I wish I had the details about real usages from real users. I wish someone send me a detailed usage where how and why I should ...

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Incredible price!

Would Recommend

Great product. Lowe’s had it on sale for $100!

September 7, 2026
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excellent

Would Recommend

Excellent

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Pricy but it works!

Would Recommend

This stuff works. I was looking for Kilz but Lowe's doesn't carry it. Bought this instead. Previous house owner had a cat peeing in a carpeted closet. I removed all the carpet and padding, applied enzymatic cleaner a few times, then sealed it up with this stuff. Odor is totally gone. The subfloor is a piece of plywood so it is impressive that it worked well on that too. It is super expensive in my opinion but I made this little quart work for a small closet.

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Great coverage

Would Recommend

I used this to prime brand new plywood before painting, and it did better than expected. Had to use two coats to hide all the grain but i expected that seeing it was bare wood.

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Bin is expensive water it is garbage stay away and

Would Not Recommend

This is expensive water doesn’t cover nothing and is just drips everywhere you can’t even load the brush it falls out.

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Response from Rust-OleumSupport

Mike, this is not what we expected to hear! Rust-Oleum Zinsser B-I-N Shellac-Based Primer is not a thin product. Before applying, be sure you thoroug...

Rust-OleumSupportSeptember 3, 2026

Rustoleum

High-quality primer used for years in restoration

Would Recommend

Have used this primer for years it works Inside or outside

August 30, 2026
From BIN Interior_SLASH_Exterior Multi-purpose Shellac Wall and Ceiling Primer ( 1-gallon ) Verified Purchaser
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Absolutely works

Would Recommend

Second time purchasing this shellac for odor blocking old processed wood/particle board cabinets and am totally satisfied with it. I recommend it!

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what's the hype about?

Would Not Recommend

first, I'm tried on the furniture project. it's awful. it's runny impossible to put on with the brush, but it dries within 2 seconds before even I can finish the stroke. awful

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Response from Rust-OleumSupport

This is strange to hear. Rust-Oleum Zinsser B-I-N Shellac-Based Primer is not a thin product. Before applying be sure you thoroughly mix the primer s...

Rust-OleumSupportAugust 17, 2026

Rustoleum

Perfect Solution

Would Recommend

I bought this to seal an area where mold had gone deep into wood. I had treated the mold and cleaned the area as well as I could. There was a stain and possibly still mold deep in the wood. The BIN Primer went on smoothly and left a permanent, non-toxic seal that allowed me to apply a coat of paint. Perfect non-toxic solution to a real problem.

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