Ratings & Reviews for Zinsser BIN Interior/Exterior Multi-purpose Shellac Wall and Ceiling Primer ( 1-gallon )
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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.
Customer review summary generated by AI, including incentivized reviews.Kilz does just as good but cheaper
I had to thin it to spray it, it seemed like it would have been fine I think I used too much air in my sprayer. I think it's overpriced
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Hides everything but …
This stuff hides stains and odors from grease, water smoke etc better than any other primer. However, it has a thin consistency which makes it easy to drip and it is not easy to clean up spills, brushes, rollers. It is also pricey, but I found it when Lowe’s was offering a member discount.
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Works as intended
Would RecommendWorks - nice cover primer
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Great gel formula
From BIN Interior_SLASH_Exterior Multi-purpose Shellac Wall and Ceiling Primer ( 1-quart ) Verified Purchaser
Expensive but works
Stuck to mdf
From BIN Interior_SLASH_Exterior Multi-purpose Shellac Wall and Ceiling Primer ( 1-quart ) Verified Purchaser
Used on maple plywood for paint and results are am
Would RecommendUsed on maple plywood and it raised grains. After sanding grains with 220 grit sandpaper surface was smooth again . 2 coat of paint and final surface looks very much professional project
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Works as intended
Would RecommendWorks as intended
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Top Quality Primer
Would RecommendI needed a quality primer to cover the grain and defects in a wooden door to be painted. This product worked as directed. Two coats of primer and the top coat and it looks great. This product is very thin and I suggest that a quality roller or brush is used for the best results.
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Blocked Odor
Would RecommendI bought this primer for a cabinet that I purchased from the thrift store which had a bad odor that wouldn’t go away. I thought I was going to have to donate the cabinet back to the thrift store. This primer blocked out all of the smell. I can now paint the cabinet and use it in my kitchen. I would definitely recommend this primer to block bad odors and smells. It’s amazing!
From BIN Interior_SLASH_Exterior Multi-purpose Shellac Wall and Ceiling Primer ( 1-quart ) Verified Purchaser
Works as described
Would RecommendI expected the can to go a lot further but it definitely works as intended!
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Primer Prep
Been doing a lot of home repairs and learning my different primers for different surfaces requires patience and this product is easy to use.
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Could be better
Cans were dented up
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Good primer/ expensive
Would RecommendIt is very watery and did not work well with my paint sprayer.
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Amazing Product
Would RecommendQuality of the product.
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Superior Primer
Does what it it says
From BIN Interior_SLASH_Exterior Multi-purpose Shellac Wall and Ceiling Primer ( 5-gallon ) Verified Purchaser
Seals everything
Would RecommendBIN primer shellac base seals in smoke, knots, cat urine on subflooring, tannin bleed you name it BIN will seal it. Great product.
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