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Cover Stain High Hide Interior Multi-purpose Oil-based Wall and Ceiling Primer ( 1-gallon )

Ratings & Reviews for Zinsser Cover Stain High Hide Interior Multi-purpose Oil-based Wall and Ceiling Primer ( 1-gallon )

4.6
108
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 4.6 out of 5
108 Reviews

2 Star
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92% Recommend this product

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What Customers Are Saying

This primer provides good coverage and stain-blocking capabilities, especially on challenging surfaces. It helps create a smooth, uniform base for topcoat paints, potentially reducing the number of coats needed. However, some users reported issues like hardening, poor coverage, and an unpleasant odor. The overall experience seems to vary, and customers should be aware of the potential drawbacks when using this product.

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108 Customer Reviews

Would Recommend

I bought this a month ago worked. Very well

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Good product

Would Recommend

I bought this to cover up some old ceiling paper that I could not get off an old farm house ceiling. It went on very nice & I was about to paint the ceiling then

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Paint

Would Recommend

Goes on thick and is as described.

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Pricey, but good!

Would Recommend

We used this primer in a house that was previously smoked in and previous owners had many pets. This primer sealed/ helped eliminate the odor, but allowed the final paint to adhere really well. While pricey, I would still recommend.

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Hides discolorations as expected

Would Recommend

I used this in a living room with dark markings on the ceiling due to cold trusses. It went on easily and did the job. I did a second coat with regular ceiling paint, as regular ceiling paint is much cheaper, and it looks like it did the job.

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Paint outside, smells terrible

Would Recommend

This primer worked really well covering up wood knots an yellow colors.

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Primer hardened

Would Not Recommend

This primer was either old or exposed to air. There was a 2.5" layer of hardened primer at the top of the 5-gallon bucket. The remaining primer was so thick, it couldn't be poured out of the can. The only way to get a 5-gallon bucket is to order online - so you never know what you are getting. That's just poor practice.

August 19, 2025
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Response from Rust-OleumSupport

Thank you for reaching out and sharing your experience. Please note this is not what we expect from Rust-Oleum Zinsser Cover Stain High Hide Oil-Base... Read More

Rust-OleumSupportAugust 19, 2025

Rustoleum

Stinks -even weeks later

Would Not Recommend

This stinks. It’s been weeks since I have applied it and my bathroom still smells like primer.

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Response from Rust-OleumSupport

Thank you for reaching out and sharing your experinece! To prevent lingering odors after application, it is essential that the space has good air cir... Read More

Rust-OleumSupportOctober 16, 2024

Rustoleum

Great primer for pet stains!

Would Recommend

Used this to prime over pet stains before getting some Stainmaster LVP installed. Worked great, amazing coverage.

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