Ratings & Reviews for Zinsser Cover Stain Interior/Exterior Multi-purpose Oil-based Wall and Ceiling Primer ( 1-gallon )
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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.
Customer review summary generated by AI, including incentivized reviews.Best Stain and Oil based primer!
I have used this paint for too many years. Performs as stated on can. Non better!
From Cover Stain Interior_SLASH_Exterior Multi-purpose Oil-based Wall and Ceiling Primer ( 1-quart ) Verified Purchaser
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...
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A Toxic Nightmare That Makes Homes Unlivable
Would Not RecommendThis primer is a toxic nightmare. As an experienced applicator who has used oil-based coatings since the early 1980s, I am not squeamish about standard oil-based paint fumes, but the VOC levels from this product are completely indefensible. Whatever properties it is supposed to impart, I cannot imagine they justify making a home effectively uninhabitable. No amount of ventilation will save you. Aggressive mitigation measures were put in place before application. We completely sealed all air ret...
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Stinks to high heaven
Would Not RecommendI 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
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Refinish
Would RecommendWorked good for a refinish job
From Cover Stain Interior_SLASH_Exterior Multi-purpose Oil-based Wall and Ceiling Primer ( 1-quart ) Verified Purchaser
It doesn’t work
Would Not RecommendSorry but it didn’t perform well, even after two applications, the old color bled thru
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works great
Would Recommendit covered in one coat
From Cover Stain Interior_SLASH_Exterior Multi-purpose Oil-based Wall and Ceiling Primer ( 1-quart ) Verified Purchaser
Great for cedar
Works great for cedar
From Cover Stain Interior_SLASH_Exterior Multi-purpose Oil-based Wall and Ceiling Primer ( 1-quart ) Verified Purchaser
good stuff
Would RecommendBetter than that Kilz junk. Sands smooth as long as you let it dry a couple of days
From CoverStain Interior_SLASH_Exterior Multi-purpose Oil-based Wall and Ceiling Primer ( 5-gallon )
Product works great
Did good job covering water stains on our ceiling
From Cover Stain Interior_SLASH_Exterior Multi-purpose Oil-based Wall and Ceiling Primer ( 1-quart ) Verified Purchaser
Easy to use.
Would RecommendWorked well and less expensive
From Cover Stain Interior_SLASH_Exterior Multi-purpose Oil-based Wall and Ceiling Primer ( 1-quart ) Verified Purchaser
Easy to use. Worked grear and one coat was enough.
Would RecommendWorked great.
From Cover Stain Interior_SLASH_Exterior Multi-purpose Oil-based Wall and Ceiling Primer ( 1-quart ) Verified Purchaser
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