ALL PURPOSE 1 Gal. White Interior/Exterior Multi-Surface Primer, Sealer, and Stain Blocker
$23.98
- Interior/Exterior water based multi-surface primer
- Excellent adhesion and seals porous surfaces
- Blocks light to medium stains
Product Details
New Look, Same Trusted Formula, KILZ 2 ALL PURPOSE 1 Gal. (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.
- 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
- Click here to shop drywall sheets to complete your project
- Online Price includes a Paint Care fee in the following states: CA, CO, CT, DC, ME, MN, OR, RI, VT, WA
- California residents
Specifications
Questions & Answers
643Questions
Q:Cinder block interior wall was previously painted, but I don't know what paint/sealer primer may have been used. No chipping, flaking or powdering.
I used mold killer & stain remover but some stains remain. Should I use KILZ 2? Then what topcoat?
Thanks
by|Jan 28, 2023
1 Answer
Q:What do you recommend for a top coat?
by|Jan 28, 2023
1 Answer
Q:Is this a good primer for exterior cinder block wall with current chipped and faded paint?
by|Jan 27, 2023
2 Answers
Q:How many square feet does a 2 gallon bucket cover?
by|Jan 25, 2023
1 Answer
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Jan 7, 2023
Doesn't cover good
I don't know why I allow myself to be sold this product. Every time I do, I find myself complaining. It doesn't cover that well, doesn't lay down, runs, arguably needs two coats itself, and I've had dark colors bleed thru (whole reasons I end up using it). I hope I remember to use another product next time I have to cover up dark colors. I'm not a professional painter, but I have applied hundreds of gallons of paint in my life. I expect better.
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Response from Giovanna, Kilz Customer CareJan 10, 2023
Hello, thank you for your review. I'm sorry about the poor coverage. This is not the experience we want for our customers, and I can understand your disappointment. For best results, we recommend using a 3/8-1/2" nap on smooth surfaces or 1/2-3/4" nap on semi-rough surfaces. This will ensure the product gets on the surface and crevices. I recommend applying another coat for better coverage. I'll reach out to you in a private email to find the best way to help. Have a great day! -Giovanna
Customer review from kilz.comDec 21, 2022
Perfect
Perfect item for my project.
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Nov 14, 2022
All-purpose, not every-purpose.
This is a great primer for most jobs. I can put it on new drywall, cover existing paint, and it works on most surfaces. So I use it for those situations where I just need a basic primer. But if you have heavy stains and wood tannin to cover, need superior adhesion, or other high-performance needs, don't try to make this do what it's not designed to do. Don't confuse "all-purpose" with "every-purpose".
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Oct 27, 2022
Have used this product on paneling prior to painting. It...
Have used this product on paneling prior to painting. It was a great primer . No bleeding through. It helped transformed the entire room .
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Oct 26, 2022
Worked as primer but not as stain blocker
I have used Kilz many time and use this product several times as a primer for some drywall that had to be patched - worked fine. But I had actually purchased it for the stain blocking properties. I had many positive experiences in the past, but this time it was a fail. The stain was an old water stain in a plaster wall. When I put on the first coat I was amazed at how quickly the stain bleed through the primer, the second coat was a TINY bit better. see images
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Oct 9, 2022
Makes painting easier!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I had walls coated with dark red paint and I was afraid it would take multiple coats to completely cover it. One coat with KILZ and it was covered and ready for new paint. I couldn’t be happier with the results!
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Customer review from kilz.comOct 8, 2022
Homeowner
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] We have a mechanics garage that had dirty greasy walls with wood stove smoke. I figured it'd take 2 or 3 coats but it only took one. Great product
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Customer review from kilz.comSep 26, 2022
Complete Coverage
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I needed to paint over a darker color on my older popcorn ceiling - and this primer was amazing! Easy to use, dried quickly, and no odor! You can see the one coat beneath the ceiling paint in the photo in contrast to the original color. Very pleased with this product!
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Customer review from kilz.comSep 4, 2022
The worst primer I've ever used
I bought this for a job where we needed to cover colored latex paint that was about 15 years old. We put it on and it separated. So we wiped the walls down with TSP and reapplied. Again, it separated. See the photos below.
I don't know why anybody would ever use this, unless they want to create more work for them selves
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Response from KILZProblemSolverSep 6, 2022
Hi Jeff, thank you for your review. Sorry to hear that the paint was separating as it was applied. This is not typical, and I can understand your disappointment. Customer satisfaction is important to us, and we appreciate your feedback. Please reach out to us directly if you need further assistance; our customer care team is happy to help you! -Ronald
Aug 7, 2022
do not believe the paid reviews
this stuff used to be good. used to cover old colors well. now it does not. i think whole milk is thicker than this stuff. i get the impression they have watered it down so much so you have to buy a lot more, image shown is TWO coats. we had test colors on our wall and decided to primer it all to avoid issues. walls were sanded, wiped down prior to primer. this stuff would would stick well, would smear on the wall with the roller. i gave up and returned it
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Response from KILZProblemSolverAug 9, 2022
Hi there, thank you for your review. Sorry to hear that the Kilz 2 Primer seemed watered down and that it didn't cover as expected. Our Kilz 2 Primer is designed to seal in previous colors and stains, When the primer is applied, it doesn't completely cover the existing color and stain, instead, it creates a barrier to help block the stain. When you apply your paint, that is when you will see the coverage over the existing color. This is because paints have more solids than primers. Customer satisfaction is important to us, and we appreciate your feedback. Please reach out to us directly if you need further assistance; our customer care team is happy to help you! -Ronald
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| Application Method | Brush,Paint Sprayer,Roller | Brush,Paint Sprayer,Roller | Brush,Paint Sprayer,Roller | Brush,Paint Sprayer,Roller |
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