Ratings & Reviews for Zinsser BIN Interior/Exterior Multi-purpose Shellac Wall and Ceiling Primer ( 1-quart )
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What Customers Are Saying
Customers overwhelmingly praise this primer for exceptional stain and odor blocking, rapid drying, and reliable adhesion on challenging surfaces. Most highlight its unmatched ability to seal water stains, pine knots, smoke odors, and pet odors—often with just one coat. Reviewers consistently report fast recoating times and excellent coverage on knotty pine, veneer, MDF, and damaged drywall. Many describe it as their trusted go-to solution after other primers failed. A few mention strong alcohol odor and thin consistency requiring careful cleanup, but these minor drawbacks are widely accepted as necessary trade-offs for superior performance.
Customer review summary generated by AI, including incentivized reviews.Good choice for primer
Would RecommendGreat coverage, fast drying and sands very smooth finish
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Incredible price!
Would RecommendGreat product. Lowe’s had it on sale for $100!
From BIN Interior_SLASH_Exterior Multi-purpose Shellac Wall and Ceiling Primer ( 5-gallon ) Verified Purchaser
excellent
Would RecommendExcellent
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Pricy but it works!
Would RecommendThis stuff works. I was looking for Kilz but Lowe's doesn't carry it. Bought this instead. Previous house owner had a cat peeing in a carpeted closet. I removed all the carpet and padding, applied enzymatic cleaner a few times, then sealed it up with this stuff. Odor is totally gone. The subfloor is a piece of plywood so it is impressive that it worked well on that too. It is super expensive in my opinion but I made this little quart work for a small closet.
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Great coverage
Would RecommendI used this to prime brand new plywood before painting, and it did better than expected. Had to use two coats to hide all the grain but i expected that seeing it was bare wood.
From BIN Interior_SLASH_Exterior Multi-purpose Shellac Wall and Ceiling Primer ( 1-gallon ) Verified Purchaser
Bin is expensive water it is garbage stay away and
Would Not RecommendThis is expensive water doesn’t cover nothing and is just drips everywhere you can’t even load the brush it falls out.
From BIN Interior_SLASH_Exterior Multi-purpose Shellac Wall and Ceiling Primer ( 1-gallon )
High-quality primer used for years in restoration
Would RecommendHave used this primer for years it works Inside or outside
From BIN Interior_SLASH_Exterior Multi-purpose Shellac Wall and Ceiling Primer ( 1-gallon ) Verified Purchaser
Absolutely works
Would RecommendSecond time purchasing this shellac for odor blocking old processed wood/particle board cabinets and am totally satisfied with it. I recommend it!
what's the hype about?
Would Not Recommendfirst, I'm tried on the furniture project. it's awful. it's runny impossible to put on with the brush, but it dries within 2 seconds before even I can finish the stroke. awful
This is strange to hear. Rust-Oleum Zinsser B-I-N Shellac-Based Primer is not a thin product. Before applying be sure you thoroughly mix the primer s...
Perfect Solution
Would RecommendI bought this to seal an area where mold had gone deep into wood. I had treated the mold and cleaned the area as well as I could. There was a stain and possibly still mold deep in the wood. The BIN Primer went on smoothly and left a permanent, non-toxic seal that allowed me to apply a coat of paint. Perfect non-toxic solution to a real problem.
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Works great for sealing the glue residue left behind from old wallpaper and blocks water stains. The product has a very strong odor and I recommend using it in a well ventilated area with a mask.
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Mike, this is not what we expected to hear! Rust-Oleum Zinsser B-I-N Shellac-Based Primer is not a thin product. Before applying, be sure you thoroug...