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KILZ 2 ALL PURPOSE 1 qt. White Interior/Exterior Multi-Surface Primer, Sealer, and Stain Blocker

$12.98
  • Interior/Exterior water based multi-surface primer
  • Excellent adhesion and seals porous surfaces
  • Blocks light to medium stains
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About This Product

New Look, Same Trusted Formula, KILZ 2 ALL PURPOSE 1 Qt. (Previously KILZ 2 Latex) is a fast drying, water-base, multi-surface primer, sealer and stain blocker with excellent adhesion, sealing properties and very mild odor. KILZ 2 ALL PURPOSE primer also blocks light to medium stains and provides a mildew resistant coating. Use on interior and exterior surfaces including drywall, woodwork, plaster, stucco, paneling, masonry, brick, concrete, galvanized and painted metal.

Highlights

  • Blocks medium stains including; minor water stains, rust, grease, ink, pencil and felt marker
  • Ideal for walls, ceilings and doors
  • Use under or over latex or oil-based paint
  • Fast-drying formula is ready for a second coat in as little as 1 hour
  • Apply topcoat after using KILZ Primers
  • Hides previous colors
  • Seals new drywall
  • Mildew resistant finish
  • Easy soap and water clean-up
  • Available exclusively at The Home Depot – the exclusive big-box home improvement retailer for KILZ primers
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Product Information

Internet # 100144601

Model # 20902

Store SKU # 824563

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Specifications

Container Size: 1 Quart

Dimensions

Container Size

1 Quart

Details

Application

General Purpose

Application Method

Brush, Paint Sprayer, Roller, Top Coat Required

Base Material

Latex

Coating Product Category

Primer

Color Family

White

Color/Finish

White

Coverage Area (sq. ft)

100

Dry to Touch (min.)

30 min

Interior/Exterior

Exterior, Interior

Number of coats recommended

1

Number per Package

1

Paint Product Form

Liquid

Paint/Stain Clean Up

Soap & Water

Paint/Stain Features

Fast Drying, Low Odor, Mildew Resistant, Tintable

Primer Purpose

Multi-Purpose, Sealant, Stain Blocking

Returnable

Non-Returnable

Sheen

Flat/Matte

Surface Material Use

Brick, Concrete, Drywall, Masonry, Metal, Plaster, Plastic, Stone, Wood

Warranty / Certifications

Manufacturer Warranty

Limited Warranty

Questions & Answers

can i paint over gloss paint
ByNov 12, 2026
1 Answer | 
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Hi JERRY, thanks for reaching out. Yes, you can apply our Kilz 2 over semi-gloss paint. I recommend scuff-sanding the surface to promote adhesion before priming. Have a great day! -Christina

By|Nov 12, 2026


    Can you add any color of this brand?
    ByNov 11, 2026
    1 Answer | 
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    Hi Kilz, thank you for your question. Our Kilz 2 All-Purpose Primer can be tinted in-store with up to 2oz. of colorant per gallon. Please note that even if tinted, this primer still requires a topcoat. Have a great day! -Angie

    By|Nov 11, 2026


      Is it good for deck boards
      ByNov 10, 2026
      1 Answer | 
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      Hi Jayt, thank you for question. Actually, our Kilz 2 Primer isn't recommended for areas that are walked on such as a deck. Instead, I'd suggest using our Kilz 3 Premium Primer. If you have additional questions about your project, please reach out to us directly. Our customer care team is happy to help. -Ronald

      By|Nov 10, 2026


        Will this apply on stained wood
        ByNov 9, 2026
        1 Answer | 
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        Hi Brian, thank you for your question. Yes, the Kilz 2 Primer can be used on stained wood. The surface should be sound, clean, dry and scuff sanded to promote adhesion if the finish is glossy. Good luck with your project! -Giovanna

        By|Nov 9, 2026


          Will this cover nicotine stains and stop them from bleeding thru?
          ByNov 9, 2026
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          Hi Cattaker, thank you for your question. No, Kilz 2 Primer is not designed to cover nicotine stains. This primer should be used for light stains. For tough stains and odors, like nicotine, you'll want to use a stronger primer such as our oil-based Kilz Original Primer or water-based Kilz Restoration Primer. Good luck with your project! -Giovanna

          By|Nov 9, 2026


            can it be used in a cordless sprayer
            ByNov 5, 2026
            1 Answer | 
            Answer This Question

            Hi Kevin, thanks for your question. Our products can be sprayed with an airless sprayer. Feel free to reach out to us directly if you have any other questions. -Adelina

            By|Nov 5, 2026


              can this be watered down for a mist over plaster
              ByNov 1, 2026
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              Answer This Question

              Hi Wayne, thanks for your question. While our products don't usually require thinning for typical applications, you can add up to 8 Oz of water per gallon to the Kilz 2 All-Purpose Primer. Have a great day! -Adelina

              By|Nov 6, 2026


                Can this product over winter with a top coat in the spring
                ByOct 31, 2026
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                Answer This Question

                Hi John, thank you for your question. Please feel free to reach out to us directly so we can learn more about your project and assist. We look forward to hearing from you! -Christina

                By|Nov 10, 2026


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                  • 4.6 out of 13,712 reviews
                  • 91% recommend this product
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                  Worked perfectly
                  [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I painted my house this summer and used Kilz 2 to prime the ugly dark brown steel door so I could paint it a fresh light seafoam. Worked great.
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                    Kills primer worked great! It went on smoothly covered well and did exactly what I needed it to do great product for the price I would definitely recommend it.
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                    Recently doing some color changes from various color hues to a beautiful shade of white. It was a no brainer to choose Kilz 2 All Purpose primer. It goes on SO easy & gives great coverage. Dries quickly for an easy recoat coverage turnaround. Plus excellent price for product, saving me on the more expensive brand paint product I chose for final paint.
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                    Works Super Good!
                    [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The product covers supper good and allows you to paint with confidence. I had a burgundy concrete porch and wanted to change it to a lighter color. It has worked and alloweed me to transform my porch.
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                      [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Excellent Product. Have used this product to complete 5 houses that needed a superior protection.
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                        Easy to use; did the job well the first time. Definitely worth the money; would buy again
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                        I love this product & the price was great, too! My house was built in 1900 & the foundation has never been painted so I decided that this was the year! I knew it would need primer before painting & since I've used KILZ in the past, I decided to use it again. The KILZ 2 was actually recommended to me for this project so I bought the 2 gallon bucket as I figured that I would need a lot. The stone & brick was very porous and it took much longer than expected, but it looks fantastic & I'm so happy with the results! I will definitely be using it for any future painting projects and will recommend it to anyone!
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                        This paint worked as promised. It was worth the cost and I'm happy with the results. I can't give it 5 stars because I have been able to see how it's going to hold up.
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                        High performance, efficiency, and quality, at a pr
                        [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] We used the 5-gallon KILZ 2 All-Purpose Primer for our renovation. We bought a house with very dark interior paint and some localized mold spots; every room was a different color-black, dark gray, and brown. Since the house is very large and the colors were unusual, we decided to use KILZ. The painter asked for five 5-gallon buckets because the existing colors were so dark, but to our surprise, we only used three of them for the 1,400-square-meter area. It offers great coverage and a great finish, hides very well, and has a mild odor. It is a cost-effective, water-based sealer and stain blocker for large drywall projects -highly recommended.
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                          Ideal for DIYers and pros seeking a fast-drying, multi-surface primer, sealer, and stain blocker for interior and exterior projects.
                          Ideal for heavy stain blocking and mildew resistance, ensuring a smooth, long-lasting finish for any project.
                          Ideal for stain blocking, odor sealing, and quick-drying on interior surfaces like drywall, wood, and metal.
                          Ideal for color changes and sealing new drywall, ensuring a pristine finish with mildew resistance.

                          Coverage Area

                          100 sq. ft
                          100 sq. ft/gal
                          75 sq. ft./gal
                          400 sq. ft

                          Drying Time

                          30 min
                          30 min
                          30 min
                          30 min

                          Stain Blocking

                          Mold and Mildew Resistance

                          High Humidity Suitability