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.Awesome primer
Would RecommendI’m new to painting MDF, so after doing some research, I decided to try BIN primer since it’s often recommended as the best option for sealing and priming MDF. I wanted to reuse some leftover MDF from my builder’s closet to create 1x2 trim pieces for a built-in look around the shelving. When I painted the MDF directly, the process felt exhausting, so I decided to use the primer everyone suggested—and sure enough, it made the job much easier. It dried very quickly, allowing me to complete the ent...
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Worth every penny.
Would RecommendWow. Was this the most expensive primer I've ever used? Yes. Was it by far the best? Also yes. Strip sanded honey oak cabinets in preparation for paint. There was some dark tanin lines and a little water damage in areas. I used a grain filler. This paints on thin, dries VERY FAST and leaves a smooth surface. I did 2 coats. I recommend a foam roller over brush. Paint adheres very well to it and I got a professional looking paint job. Cabinets.look brand new.
From BIN Interior_SLASH_Exterior Multi-purpose Shellac Wall and Ceiling Primer ( 1-gallon ) Verified Purchaser
BRIGHT White - made it easy/effective to use
Complete coverage - also worked great as a stain block.
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Works great
Would RecommendCovered cement block basement walls damaged by water. Covered well all damaged areas.
From BIN Interior_SLASH_Exterior Multi-purpose Shellac Wall and Ceiling Primer ( 1-gallon ) Verified Purchaser
Expensive but it works
Would RecommendIf you want to eliminate pet odors this is the product. Expensive but when you pull carpet and pad. Paint the floor with this and you will be glad you did.
From BIN Interior_SLASH_Exterior Multi-purpose Shellac Wall and Ceiling Primer ( 1-gallon ) Verified Purchaser
Don't purchase this for odor control
Would Not RecommendProduct was purchased to cover odor - after 2 coats, the smell still exists. This product is extremely expensive and it doesn't work as stated.
From BIN Interior_SLASH_Exterior Multi-purpose Shellac Wall and Ceiling Primer ( 1-gallon ) Verified Purchaser
Works great
Would RecommendPerformed as advertised on the packaging label. Covered the wood knots as needed
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the best primer
The best product for torn drywall
Would RecommendHave you ever tried to repair drywall by mudding areas where the paper on the drywall has torn, only to have it blister? The best solution is to use this product as a sealer before applying drywall mud. However, preparation is a must! Loose edges must be carefully removed and any loose paper must be removed/gently sanded away. This is very time consuming, but it's far less expensive than replacing a lot of drywall. This method is ideal, and cheaper, when you remove all of the wood paneling from...
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