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 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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Great stuff
Would RecommendThis product works as advertised. I used it on my deck to seal the wood and prevent the sap from coming through.
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Kilz does just as good but cheaper
I had to thin it to spray it, it seemed like it would have been fine I think I used too much air in my sprayer. I think it's overpriced
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Hides everything but …
This stuff hides stains and odors from grease, water smoke etc better than any other primer. However, it has a thin consistency which makes it easy to drip and it is not easy to clean up spills, brushes, rollers. It is also pricey, but I found it when Lowe’s was offering a member discount.
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Works as intended
Would RecommendWorks - nice cover primer
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Great gel formula
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Expensive but works
Stuck to mdf
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Used on maple plywood for paint and results are am
Would RecommendUsed on maple plywood and it raised grains. After sanding grains with 220 grit sandpaper surface was smooth again . 2 coat of paint and final surface looks very much professional project
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Works as intended
Would RecommendWorks as intended
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Top Quality Primer
Would RecommendI needed a quality primer to cover the grain and defects in a wooden door to be painted. This product worked as directed. Two coats of primer and the top coat and it looks great. This product is very thin and I suggest that a quality roller or brush is used for the best results.
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Blocked Odor
Would RecommendI bought this primer for a cabinet that I purchased from the thrift store which had a bad odor that wouldn’t go away. I thought I was going to have to donate the cabinet back to the thrift store. This primer blocked out all of the smell. I can now paint the cabinet and use it in my kitchen. I would definitely recommend this primer to block bad odors and smells. It’s amazing!
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Works as described
Would RecommendI expected the can to go a lot further but it definitely works as intended!
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Primer Prep
Been doing a lot of home repairs and learning my different primers for different surfaces requires patience and this product is easy to use.
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