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.Effective
Would RecommendThis covered up spray paint on the walls that kept bleeding through regular primer! It is really thin and required a few coats but it did what several coats of primer couldn’t
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Good product
Would RecommendSeemed to do a good job blocking stains/smell.
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Plan on throwing everything away as clean up is qu
Would RecommendWent on smooth and has blocked the odor. The next coat of paint went on and covered as advertised.
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Subfloor Ordors
Would RecommendBest thing I can say is, it applied easily and it works. The product clearly remove/hid odors in the subfloor, thank you!
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Pricey but effective sealant
Would RecommendGreat sealant for pet stains. This paint dries fast and looks nice as a finished product. It appears to be really effective for sealing pet odors.
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Great Odor Eliminator
Would RecommendIt covered up a lot of the odor in a bedroom from animals
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Covers water stains
Would RecommendGood Coverage over water stains
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Great prep Sealer
Great for sealing MDF on cabinet door inserts. Needs to cleanup with denatured alcohol FYI
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It works better than regular primer.
Would RecommendIt worked great by blocking seeping of stripped wood furniture and provided beautiful coverage.
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Quick drying primer
Would RecommendDries really fast, in a nice even coat.
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Works well
Would RecommendWorks well, sticks to most everything
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Best primer
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Covers up stains and tannins
Would RecommendWorked great to cover up some very red tannins on a wood bookcase. Tried regular primer and the red bled through. This product did the job!
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