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.oil based so you have to clean w/ mineral spirits
Would RecommendI always use Zinsser oil-based primer for the majority of my projects. It gives an additional level of protection for those outdoor projects.
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It covers well.
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Absolutely Awful Smell!!
Would Not RecommendI was recommend this by a the lowes paint department to get rid of nicotine smell in my daughters room from the previous home owner. ...this is my three year olds daughters room that now smells of straight toxic chemical and my ENTIRE HOUSE, AFTER only painting that one room and making sure it's tied off from the rest, Smells of STRAIGHT KEROSENE. I'm not usually one to leave reviews but I can't even cook without Kerosene smell or run my dryer. It's awful. I will NEVER use this again. I'm sticki...
Spreads easily and looks terrific -good protection
Would RecommendExcellent primer!
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Excellent base coat for painting
Would RecommendLiked that the product was thick, used as oil-based primer over wallpaper prior to painting. Works great.
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Thickens and Dries Too Fast
Would Not RecommendI bought two gallons of Cover Stain to prime the western red cedar shakes on our 99 year old home. I stripped the shakes of all paint and sanded and cleaned them thoroughly before priming. The paint seems to be adhering fine, but I have never used an oil-based primer that dries so quickly, too quickly for my tastes. I decant the amount I'll use into another container and stir the paint frequently while painting, but even then, it begins to form a skin and thicken in the container so rapidly. I ...
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hides well
Would Recommendhad deep water stains on baseboard, first coat took care of 90%, second light coat covered completely
From Cover Stain Interior_SLASH_Exterior Multi-purpose Oil-based Wall and Ceiling Primer ( 1-quart ) Verified Purchaser
Have store shake it, then check for boogers before
Would RecommendWas a bunch of boogers and n the can. Even after shaking and stirring forever
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Thank you or reaching out and sharing your experience! Thoroughly mixing is essential prior to applying Rust-Oleum Zinsser Cover Stain Oil-Based Prim...
Covers Stains
Would RecommendCovered a water stain very well
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Not as good as the Zinsser BIN shellac based type
Would Not RecommendBought to finish up a small area that I had done with Zinsser BIN because it was available in quart size. Big mistake, it didn't cover as well as BIN and it still smells two weeks after I painted with it and I have aired the room out 24/7
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We appreciate you reaching out, Pete, and sharing your experinece! To help remove any lingering odors with Rust-Oleum Zinsser Cover Stain Oil-Based P...
Tough for MDF
Would RecommendPrimer goes on very thick and tacky. Overall descent coverage that needed multiple coats on MDF.
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We appreciate you reaching out and sharing your experinece, Atlas! Since bare MDF is a more porous surface, an additional coat of Rust-Oleum Zinsser ...
Thank you for reaching out and sharing your experinece, Julie! With any coating application, having air circulation and ventilation is a must to help...