Ratings & Reviews for Zinsser Cover Stain High Hide Interior Multi-purpose Oil-based Wall and Ceiling Primer ( 1-gallon )
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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.
Customer review summary generated by AI, including incentivized reviews.Worth driving out of state if you can't buy within
Would RecommendIn my opinion, for exterior pressure treated wood, an oil base primer is the best way to go vs. latex, or water based. Too bad NY state won't allow the sale of the product - was well worth the 2 hour drive (one way) to purchase two gallons and used every drop on an exterior PT fence that had aged one year. With a semi-gloss top coat, looks like something out of Better Homes and Gardens. Also, top coat latex with this oil base primer took less than a gallon, all done by hand with roller and brush...
From Cover Stain High Hide Interior Multi-purpose Oil-based Wall and Ceiling Primer ( 1-gallon ) Verified Purchaser
Helps paint stick to surface.
Would RecommendGreat
From Cover Stain High Hide Interior Multi-purpose Oil-based Wall and Ceiling Primer ( 1-gallon ) Verified Purchaser
Covered and sealed as advertised
Would RecommendWas hoping it would cover and seal over wallpaper- did the trick- then covered smoothly over old paper removal in an old bathroom!
From Cover Stain High Hide Interior Multi-purpose Oil-based Wall and Ceiling Primer ( 1-gallon ) Verified Purchaser
Awesome drying times
Awesome primer . Great holdout , water stain, fast drying time & superior bonding adhesion .
From Cover Stain High Hide Interior Multi-purpose Oil-based Wall and Ceiling Primer ( 1-gallon ) Verified Purchaser
Name say is all! Certainly covers smoke stain.
Would RecommendThis product has done a fabulous job a we remodel an apartment with years of smoking tenants. This Stain Cover has proven to be just that a Stain Cover!
From Cover Stain High Hide Interior Multi-purpose Oil-based Wall and Ceiling Primer ( 5-gallon ) Verified Purchaser
The price
Would Not RecommendLast time I bought this about a year ago it was $23 a gallon, now it’s $57? No thanks.
From Cover Stain High Hide Interior Multi-purpose Oil-based Wall and Ceiling Primer ( 1-gallon )
Oil base zissers is the best!
Would RecommendOil base zinssers cover stain in wonderful. Most people get Kiltz because they dont know better. Zinssers is far superior
From Cover Stain High Hide Interior Multi-purpose Oil-based Wall and Ceiling Primer ( 5-gallon ) Verified Purchaser
Great for wallpaper
Would RecommendI used this to cover the walls after removing wallpaper. It worked so well.
From Cover Stain High Hide Interior Multi-purpose Oil-based Wall and Ceiling Primer ( 1-gallon ) Verified Purchaser
Reliable primer
Would RecommendGreat stain blocking primer.
From Cover Stain High Hide Interior Multi-purpose Oil-based Wall and Ceiling Primer ( 5-gallon ) Verified PurchaserVerified Pro
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