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.Wear a mask or covering for nose and mouth.
Love the primer itself. However the intense smell it gives off is deathly.
From Cover Stain Interior_SLASH_Exterior Multi-purpose Oil-based Wall and Ceiling Primer ( 1-quart ) Verified Purchaser
Just use this and shut up!
Would RecommendI appreciate the cover the penetration the protection . We deal with historic properties. And when we paint new boards to match old ones its important to prime both sides 2x and especially the ends with this oil based primer. It makes the wood last 4x longer when overpainted and exposed to the elements. I tried using water and alcohol based primers. And within a few years you could see the problems starting. And a few years later. Rot. Applied correctly to BOTH SIDES OF WOODEN DECKING AND SIDIN...
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Lied about quantity
Would Not RecommendAdvertised as a 4 pack of one gallon pails and received one gallon
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No loner m;y 1st choice
Would Not RecommendA thin primer which sealed the stain but required a second coat.
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Best long-lasting primer I have used
Would RecommendGood cover, spreads easily, lasts well. I have used over a dozen gallons of this primer on outbuildings.
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I have been told that the latex ion is not as good
Would RecommendOil based
From Cover Stain Interior_SLASH_Exterior Multi-purpose Oil-based Wall and Ceiling Primer ( 1-quart ) Verified Purchaser
Great primer
Would RecommendAs a professional, Cover Stain has been my go to primer for interior wood work as well as exterior primer. Yes, it has an odor, but that fades quickly. The adhesion, film build, and stain blocking are second to none. Water based primers have come a long way, but if you want dependable performance Cover stain is your best bet.
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...
Thank you for reaching out and sharing your experinece, Julie! With any coating application, having air circulation and ventilation is a must to help...
Spreads easily and looks terrific -good protection
Would RecommendExcellent primer!
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Thank you for the feedback, Kelsey, on Rust-Oleum Zinsser Cover Stain Oil-Base Primer. It is important to have good ventilation during the applicatio...