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.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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Highly recommend
Would RecommendGreat primer, low odor, easy to apply and it dries quickly.
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Great
Would RecommendCovered wallpaper great. Strong odor. Wear ventilation
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Best cabinet primer
Would RecommendThis was one of the best primers for a smooth and clean finish
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No bleed thru
Would RecommendGreat primer for old stained wood
From BIN Interior_SLASH_Exterior Multi-purpose Shellac Wall and Ceiling Primer ( 1-gallon ) Verified Purchaser
Works well!
Would RecommendIt went over dry eraser paint on a wall, didn't even have to sand it down.
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Amazing primer
Would RecommendAbsolutely love this product. Used it to refinish my bathroom cabinets. No sanding required
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It works on stains and odors.
Would RecommendWorked great to cover the dog urine stains and removed the smell from the subfloor. Only negative is the very strong odor of the paint. Make sure the windows are open if inside.
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Strong smell, strong primer
Would RecommendWorks amazingly well to seal in stains and smells. It does have a strong odor so make sure your work area is well ventilated. It dries quickly for second coat and painting over it. I have bought and use this many times for many projects.
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Great primer
Would RecommendThis is thinner than I expected but goes on well and dried quickly. It works really well as a primer.
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