Ratings & Reviews for Zinsser BIN Interior 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.Very thin
Would RecommendIt worked but was hard to work with!
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Works great!
Would RecommendPrice is high
From BIN Interior Multi-purpose Shellac Wall and Ceiling Primer ( 1-quart ) Verified Purchaser
Good Primer
Would RecommendDoes what you’d expect. Clean coverage.
From BIN Interior Multi-purpose Shellac Wall and Ceiling Primer ( 1-quart ) Verified Purchaser
Works great
Would RecommendCovers one coat. Beats any other
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The absolute best smoke odor sealing primer
Would RecommendGoes on smooth As satin and completely seals the entirety of any surface leaving a poreless, smooth, level 5 finish ready place for your perfect topcoat.
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Good stuff!
Would RecommendOld school primer. Nothing beats it. Covered over silicone caulk perfectly.
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Great all around primer
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Bu it!
Excellent Primer! Best coverage, my cabinets turned amazing, well worth the money!
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No more headaches with painting on stained wood.
Would RecommendGreat primer for stopping bleed through that has a stained or shellac wood.
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Paint
It seemed the paint was thin. It was designed to cover pet odors.
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One coat wonder!
Would RecommendGreat for sealing damaged walls, and floors
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Perfect Primer for furniture painting projects
Would RecommendGreat coverage and stain blocking in 1 coat
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Effective
Would RecommendThis covered up spray paint on the walls that kept bleeding through regular primer! It is really thin and required a few coats but it did what several coats of primer couldn’t
From BIN Interior Multi-purpose Shellac Wall and Ceiling Primer ( 1-quart ) Verified Purchaser
Good product
Would RecommendSeemed to do a good job blocking stains/smell.
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Plan on throwing everything away as clean up is qu
Would RecommendWent on smooth and has blocked the odor. The next coat of paint went on and covered as advertised.
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Subfloor Ordors
Would RecommendBest thing I can say is, it applied easily and it works. The product clearly remove/hid odors in the subfloor, thank you!
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