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 shellac-based primer for exceptional stain-blocking performance, reliably sealing water damage, smoke residue, pet odors, tannin bleed, and nicotine discoloration in one coat. Reviewers highlight superior coverage on challenging surfaces including drywall paper, veneer, knotty pine, and cabinets without bubbling or peeling. Many note fast drying times enabling same-day recoating and strong adhesion across paint types. A few mention strong odor requiring ventilation and thin consistency needing careful application. Overall, customers consider it the most trusted primer for difficult staining issues.
Customer review summary generated by AI, including incentivized reviews.Works great
Would RecommendCovers one coat. Beats any other
From BIN Interior Multi-purpose Shellac Wall and Ceiling Primer ( 1-gallon ) Verified Purchaser
The absolute best smoke odor sealing primer
Would RecommendGoes on smooth As satin and completely seals the entirety of any surface leaving a poreless, smooth, level 5 finish ready place for your perfect topcoat.
From BIN Interior Multi-purpose Shellac Wall and Ceiling Primer ( 1-gallon ) Verified Purchaser
Good stuff!
Would RecommendOld school primer. Nothing beats it. Covered over silicone caulk perfectly.
From BIN Interior Multi-purpose Shellac Wall and Ceiling Primer ( 1-quart ) Verified Purchaser
Great all around primer
Would RecommendFrom BIN Interior Multi-purpose Shellac Wall and Ceiling Primer ( 1-gallon ) Verified Purchaser
Bu it!
Excellent Primer! Best coverage, my cabinets turned amazing, well worth the money!
From BIN Interior Multi-purpose Shellac Wall and Ceiling Primer ( 1-gallon ) Verified Purchaser
No more headaches with painting on stained wood.
Would RecommendGreat primer for stopping bleed through that has a stained or shellac wood.
From BIN Interior Multi-purpose Shellac Wall and Ceiling Primer ( 1-quart ) Verified Purchaser
Paint
It seemed the paint was thin. It was designed to cover pet odors.
From BIN Interior Multi-purpose Shellac Wall and Ceiling Primer ( 1-gallon ) Verified Purchaser
One coat wonder!
Would RecommendGreat for sealing damaged walls, and floors
From BIN Interior Multi-purpose Shellac Wall and Ceiling Primer ( 1-gallon ) Verified Purchaser
Perfect Primer for furniture painting projects
Would RecommendGreat coverage and stain blocking in 1 coat
From BIN Interior Multi-purpose Shellac Wall and Ceiling Primer ( 1-gallon ) Verified Purchaser
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
From BIN Interior Multi-purpose Shellac Wall and Ceiling Primer ( 1-quart ) Verified Purchaser
Good product
Would RecommendSeemed to do a good job blocking stains/smell.
From BIN Interior Multi-purpose Shellac Wall and Ceiling Primer ( 1-quart ) Verified Purchaser
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.
From BIN Interior Multi-purpose Shellac Wall and Ceiling Primer ( 1-gallon ) Verified Purchaser
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!
From BIN Interior Multi-purpose Shellac Wall and Ceiling Primer ( 1-gallon ) Verified Purchaser
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.
From BIN Interior Multi-purpose Shellac Wall and Ceiling Primer ( 1-gallon ) Verified Purchaser
Great Odor Eliminator
Would RecommendIt covered up a lot of the odor in a bedroom from animals
From BIN Interior Multi-purpose Shellac Wall and Ceiling Primer ( 1-gallon ) Verified Purchaser