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
Customers overwhelmingly praise this primer for exceptional stain-blocking performance and one-coat coverage on tough stains, water damage, smoke, and pet odors. Reviewers highlight strong adhesion across bare wood, MDF, laminate, and paneling, with many noting it outperforms competitors. The product applies smoothly and dries quickly, making projects efficient. Some mention strong odor and thickness requiring mineral spirits for cleanup, but these minor concerns are far outweighed by widespread satisfaction with performance and reliability.
Customer review summary generated by AI, including incentivized reviews.Definitely gets the job done
Would RecommendMy go to product for covering tough stains
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looks good
Would Recommendwent on smooth and looks really good, covers really well
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Wear a mask or covering for nose and mouth.
Love the primer itself. However the intense smell it gives off is deathly.
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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
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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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