Ratings & Reviews for Zinsser BIN 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, rapid drying, and reliable adhesion on challenging surfaces. Most highlight its superior ability to seal water stains, smoke odors, pine knots, and tannin bleed—often requiring just one coat. Reviewers consistently note it adheres excellently to veneer, knotty pine, MDF, damaged drywall, and cement block, making it ideal for cabinets, furniture, and repairs. Many declare it outperforms competing primers and prevents bleed-through where others fail. A few mention strong alcohol odor requiring ventilation and thin consistency that demands careful application. Despite minor drawbacks, customers consider it an essential, trusted solution.
Customer review summary generated by AI, including incentivized reviews.Great primer to cover water stains.
Works great. provides good coverage on water stains. way better than the water based products,
From BIN Interior_SLASH_Exterior Multi-purpose Shellac Wall and Ceiling Primer ( 1-quart ) Verified Purchaser
Great primer- so durable!
Would RecommendUsed this for a board and batten project- sandable and high quality- finished job felt professional in part due to this primer!
From BIN Interior_SLASH_Exterior Multi-purpose Shellac Wall and Ceiling Primer ( 1-gallon ) Verified Purchaser
Great features
Would RecommendThis product completely blocked the odor from my dog's various accidents in the bedroom. Thank goodness for that!!
From BIN Interior_SLASH_Exterior Multi-purpose Shellac Wall and Ceiling Primer ( 1-gallon ) Verified Purchaser
Great product
Would RecommendYes. Highly recommended from others. Glad to find it at LOWES!
From BIN Interior_SLASH_Exterior Multi-purpose Shellac Wall and Ceiling Primer ( 1-quart ) Verified Purchaser
Good primer!
Would RecommendGood stuff. Coverage and base is what you want.
From BIN Interior_SLASH_Exterior Multi-purpose Shellac Wall and Ceiling Primer ( 1-quart ) Verified Purchaser
Great Product!
Would RecommendWorks really well. It does everything you need in a primer. Will buy again.
From BIN Interior_SLASH_Exterior Multi-purpose Shellac Wall and Ceiling Primer ( 1-quart ) Verified Purchaser
Great Primer for redoing Furniture
Would RecommendI bought this to redo some dark furniture and it was the perfect primer!
From BIN Interior_SLASH_Exterior Multi-purpose Shellac Wall and Ceiling Primer ( 1-quart ) Verified Purchaser
Amazing sealer
Would RecommendBought a total of 14 gallons over the last 6 months for a remodel. Very impressed with the product. Completely sealed the walls and ceiling of a house that was heavily smoked in. Saved us thousands of dollars by not having to replace drywall.
From BIN Interior_SLASH_Exterior Multi-purpose Shellac Wall and Ceiling Primer ( 1-gallon ) Verified Purchaser
Great for pet smells
Would RecommendThis was great after we removed carpet that had pet stains that had went onto the plywood. Used this and no smell now !
From BIN Interior_SLASH_Exterior Multi-purpose Shellac Wall and Ceiling Primer ( 1-gallon ) Verified Purchaser
Great for MDX Boards
Would RecommendGreat primer for MDX boards. Lightly sand after using this primer.
From BIN Interior_SLASH_Exterior Multi-purpose Shellac Wall and Ceiling Primer ( 1-quart ) Verified Purchaser
Odor sealing & Drys fast!
From BIN Interior_SLASH_Exterior Multi-purpose Shellac Wall and Ceiling Primer ( 5-gallon ) Verified Purchaser
Good choice for primer
Would RecommendGreat coverage, fast drying and sands very smooth finish
From BIN Interior_SLASH_Exterior Multi-purpose Shellac Wall and Ceiling Primer ( 1-quart ) Verified Purchaser
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 ...
From BIN Interior_SLASH_Exterior Multi-purpose Shellac Wall and Ceiling Primer ( 1-gallon )
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