Ratings & Reviews for Zinsser BIN Interior 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.Water stains
Best coverage for water stains to not come through paint job. Would highly recommend to cover any stain.
From BIN Interior Multi-purpose Shellac Wall and Ceiling Primer ( 1-gallon ) Verified Purchaser
Bin shellac
Would RecommendBought this to kill an old smell and it works amazing! Seriously powerful stuff.
From BIN Interior Multi-purpose Shellac Wall and Ceiling Primer ( 1-gallon ) Verified Purchaser
Great stain blocker
Would RecommendThis is the only thing that truly blocks stains from telegraphing. That includes wood stain from prior uses. Plan on two coats every time.
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It works!
Great odor-blocking product! Goes a long way and dries very quickly.
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This product worked just as described. I will use it again.
From BIN Interior Multi-purpose Shellac Wall and Ceiling Primer ( 1-gallon ) Verified Purchaser
Works well
Would RecommendIt adheres and covers well. Dries almost instantly. Blocks stains and odors as well
From BIN Interior Multi-purpose Shellac Wall and Ceiling Primer ( 1-gallon ) Verified Purchaser
Great primer to cover water stains.
Works great. provides good coverage on water stains. way better than the water based products,
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Great primer- so durable!
Would RecommendUsed this for a board and batten project- sandable and high quality- finished job felt professional in part due to this primer!
From BIN Interior Multi-purpose Shellac Wall and Ceiling Primer ( 1-gallon ) Verified Purchaser
Great features
Would RecommendThis product completely blocked the odor from my dog's various accidents in the bedroom. Thank goodness for that!!
From BIN Interior Multi-purpose Shellac Wall and Ceiling Primer ( 1-gallon ) Verified Purchaser
Great product
Would RecommendYes. Highly recommended from others. Glad to find it at LOWES!
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Good primer!
Would RecommendGood stuff. Coverage and base is what you want.
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