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Cover Stain Interior/Exterior Multi-purpose Oil-based Wall and Ceiling Primer ( 1-gallon )

Ratings & Reviews for Zinsser Cover Stain Interior/Exterior Multi-purpose Oil-based Wall and Ceiling Primer ( 1-gallon )

4.6
354
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 4.6 out of 5
355 Reviews


92% Recommend this product

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What Customers Are Saying

The Zinsser oil-based primer appears to be an effective product for covering and sealing a variety of surfaces, including stains, wood grains, and difficult areas. Customers reported that it provides excellent coverage, adhesion, and sandability, making it suitable for use on walls, ceilings, cabinets, furniture, and exterior wood. Many found it to be a reliable and time-saving option compared to other primers or stripping methods, despite the strong odor of the oil-based formula.

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355 Customer Reviews

Does the stain locking, but not good for priming

I bought this primary just for the stain blocker due to rust leaching that was occurring on the walls in my bathroom. It seems to have done its job, as the walls with this and the new paint are no longer forming the rusty droplets. This primer however is very thin and splatters everywhere when applied with a roller, does not spread super easily or evenly with either a brush or rollers, and does not provide good coverage. One my project I was painting my bathroom which was a horrible mint green-g...

June 24, 2026
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Response from Rust-OleumSupport

Thank you for the feedback on Rust-Oleum Zinsser Cover Stain Oil-Base Primer. Please keep in mind that after applying the primer coat, it’s normal fo...

Rust-OleumSupportJune 25, 2026

Rustoleum

Stinks to high heaven

Would Not Recommend

I bought this to cover wallpaper so I could paint over that. It did not have the coverage that was advertised, and the smell has lingered for over a week

June 19, 2026
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Thank you for reaching out and sharing your experinece. With any coating application, having air circulation and ventilation is a must to help reduce...

Rust-OleumSupportJune 19, 2026

Rustoleum

Refinish

Would Recommend

Worked good for a refinish job

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It doesn’t work

Would Not Recommend

Sorry but it didn’t perform well, even after two applications, the old color bled thru

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Thank you for your feedback on Rust-Oleum Zinsser Cover Stain Oil-Based Primer. Please keep in mind that after applying the primer coat, it’s normal ...

Rust-OleumSupportJune 15, 2026

Rustoleum

works great

Would Recommend

it covered in one coat

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Great for cedar

Works great for cedar

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good stuff

Would Recommend

Better than that Kilz junk. Sands smooth as long as you let it dry a couple of days

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Product works great

Did good job covering water stains on our ceiling

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Easy to use.

Would Recommend

Worked well and less expensive

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Easy to use. Worked grear and one coat was enough.

Would Recommend

Worked great.

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Easy application

Would Recommend

Performs as expected

May 5, 2026
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Good coverage

Would Recommend

Worked

May 3, 2026
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