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.Old wood panel
Cover old vanished wood paneling with one coat and drys quick. The odor slightly strong need ventilation . Overall this product preform the way it is described. Great product to use if you are painting over hard to cover surfaces.
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Hard to find anymore
Would RecommendOutstanding product, but in extreme short supply. Ridiculously limited.
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Dries Too Fast and Too Thick.
Would Not RecommendI attempted to use Zinsser "Cover Stain Primer" for a set of wood cabinets and got unsatisfactory results. The first coat I applied did not level out at all and was dry to the touch in a matter of minutes. Also, while I was painting from the can I noticed the paint was trying to dry and form a skin. After waiting one full day I sanded this coat and attempted to apply a second coat and received the same results. I should add that both days the temperature and relative humidity were within the ...
Amazing!
Would RecommendWe bought a house with old paneling in the dining room. It’s also very clear that someone smoked in it at one time. It will take a lot of work to re-drywall the room so we decided to just paint the paneling while we work on other areas of the house. I picked this up and I’m so glad I did! The odor is completely gone and it covered up the gross paneling no problem. It also helped the paint adhere to the paneling without having to do a bunch of coats. It’s really stinky so make sure you have good...
From Cover Stain Interior_SLASH_Exterior Multi-purpose Oil-based Wall and Ceiling Primer ( 1-quart )
A Must Have For Serious Home Remodels
Would RecommendOkay guys, I'm not a paid for this, but I do love this product. I have painted many homes and rooms and this is my first go to product before I even think about paint and color. The results are excellent, but you will get a serious buzz if you paint with windows closed.
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Graffiti greatness!
Would RecommendI purchased this product to prime over exterior spray paint graffiti. Not only did it cover in one coat but the graffiti did not bleed through the light colored paint top coat.
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One Gallon, not Quart.
Would RecommendGood coverage
We need to know more to get to the bottom of this. Zinsser Cover Stain Oil Based Primer is a fast drying oil based primer, it typically dries to the ...