ALL PURPOSE 5 Gal. White Interior/Exterior Multi-Surface Primer, Sealer, and Stain Blocker
$9900
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- Excellent adhesion and seals porous surfaces
- Blocks light to medium stains
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Product Overview
A little primer investment goes a long way
Priming helps ensure a better quality finish that will last by addressing surface problems prior to painting
KILZ is a trusted brand by pros and DIY’ers for over 45 years
KILZ has water-based and oil-based primers to help in different ways
KILZ primers can handle your projects
From KILZ 2 ALL-PURPOSE to legacy oil-based KILZ ORIGINAL primers to our specialty products, there is a Kilz primer for you.
Seals porous surfaces
Sealing the surface helps achieve a uniform professional quality finish using less coats of paint
Hides scuffs, stains and previous colors
Our high hiding primers hide previous colors well; making them ideal for color change projects
Powerful stain blocking
Our stain blocking primers are proven performers when it comes to blocking stains to prevent leaching through the topcoat
Excellent adhesion
Excellent adhesion to the surface and also to the topcoat paint helps ensure a longer lasting quality finish
Drywall
Most pros apply primer to drywall to seal the surface and ensure a uniform finish
Wood
Primer fills the grain in the wood helping to smooth out the finish
Brick
Painting over brick is a popular alternative to replacing it. Priming first before painting helps make it look its best
Masonry
Priming with alkali-resistant primer helps solve adhesion problems caused by high pH levels in some masonry
Plaster/Stucco
Lime from plaster can cause stains to bleed through the topcoat. Stucco may absorb moisture from the topcoat discoloring it.
Other Surfaces
KILZ has multi-use, multi-surface primers and specialty primers that solve specific problems including hard to paint surfaces
New Look, Same Trusted Formula, KILZ 2 ALL PURPOSE 5 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
- Ideal for color changes
- Resists the growth of mildew to maintain a pristine appearance
- Seals new drywall
- Cleans up with soap and water
- Mild odor to make application in areas with low ventilation more comfortable
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- Online Price includes a Paint Care fee in the following states: CA, CO, CT, DC, ME, MN, OR, RI, VT, WA
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Compare Similar Primers
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| Brand | KILZ | KILZ 2 | Zinsser | KILZ |
| Name | PVA 5 Gal. White Interior Drywall Primer | ALL PURPOSE 5 Gal. White Interior/Exterior Multi-Surface Primer, Sealer, and Stain Blocker | Bulls Eye 1-2-3 5 Gal. White Water-Based Interior/Exterior Primer and Sealer | PREMIUM 5 Gal. White Interior/Exterior Primer, Heavy-Duty High Hide Sealer, and Stain Blocker |
| Price | $6400 | $9900 | $10800 | $14500 |
| Ratings | (1291) | (8480) | (2113) | (2337) |
| Paint/Stain/Waterproofer Product Type | General Purpose | General Purpose | Sealer | General Purpose |
| Primer Purpose | Sealant | Color Changing,Low Odor,Sealant,Stain Blocking,Universal | Color Changing,Odor Blocking,Stain Blocking | Color Changing,Low Odor,Sealant,Stain Blocking,Universal |
| Container Size | 5 Gallon | 5 Gallon | 5 Gallon | 5 Gallon |
| Sheen | Flat/Matte | Flat/Matte | Flat/Matte | Flat/Matte |
| Surface Material Use | Drywall | Ceiling,Concrete/Brick/Masonry/Stone,Drywall,Metal,Plaster,Plastic,Wood | Concrete/Brick/Masonry/Stone,Drywall,Metal,Wood | Brick,Concrete,Drywall,Fiberglass,Metal,Plaster,Plastic,Stucco,Vinyl,Wood |
| Application Method | Brush,Paint Sprayer,Roller | Brush,Paint Sprayer,Roller | Brush,Paint Sprayer,Roller | Brush,Paint Sprayer,Roller |
| Paint/Stain Features | Fast Drying,Low Odor,Sealer,Tintable,Top Coat Required | Fast Drying,Low Odor,Mildew Resistant,Sealer,Tintable,Top Coat Required | Mildew Resistant | Fast Drying,Low Odor,Mildew Resistant,Sealer,Tintable,Top Coat Required |
| Base Material | Water Based | Latex | Water Based | Water Based |
| View Product | View Product | View Product | View Product |
Specifications
Dimensions
| Container Size | 5 Gallon |
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Details
| Application Method | Brush,Paint Sprayer,Roller | Base Material | Latex |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coating Product Category | Primer | Color Family | White |
| Color Family | Whites | Color/Finish | White |
| Dry to touch (min.) | 30 min | Interior/Exterior | Exterior,Interior |
| Number of coats recommended | 1 | Number per Package | 1 |
| Paint/Stain Clean Up | Soap & Water | Paint/Stain Features | Fast Drying,Low Odor,Mildew Resistant,Sealer,Tintable,Top Coat Required |
| Paint/Stain/Waterproofer Product Type | General Purpose | Primer Purpose | Color Changing,Low Odor,Sealant,Stain Blocking,Universal |
| Returnable | Non-Returnable | Sheen | Flat/Matte |
| Surface Material Use | Ceiling,Concrete/Brick/Masonry/Stone,Drywall,Metal,Plaster,Plastic,Wood |
Warranty / Certifications
| Manufacturer Warranty | Limited Warranty |
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Customer Reviews
May 1, 2022
Best undercoat
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] New house had a lot of cracked walls to repair, mold on basement walls had to be scrubed off. After all repair and scrubbing time to add Kilz 2 ALL -PURPOSE.
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Customer review from kilz.comApr 28, 2022
Primer pre coat
Went on fairly uniform
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Apr 27, 2022
Vog walls that were sponged painted, needed to cover.
Great coverage for manufactured home
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Apr 27, 2022
Save time and money
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] had to paint interior of 50 year old house / previous owners had to be heavy smokers / place stunk and walls yucky / after wiping walls used this primer, was incredible and solved the problem with just one coat primer and one coat paint / saved me hours of work / great stuff !!!!!
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Customer review from kilz.comApr 26, 2022
High quality primer
Used this primer on drywall and some cheap pine boards that I used to create a board & batten grid. It worked great and completely sealed the wood.
It's been one month since I finished the project and haven't experienced any cracking or chipping. Without a doubt my go-to primer.
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Apr 20, 2022
Easy to use. Low odor, smooth finish.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Bought 5 gallon kilz2 primer to seal our kitchen dining room project. It was very easy to use. It has Low odor, dries fast to a smooth finish ready for top coat.
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Customer review from kilz.comApr 13, 2022
Perfect
Perfect. Our house is almost 30years old and the previous owners used the worst paint ever. So I always prime my walls to make sure my new paint sticks. Works every time. I also prime my mdf projects for a nice finish and adhesion as well.
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Apr 5, 2022
It took 2 coats to cover avocado walls. Once got...
It took 2 coats to cover avocado walls. Once got panit on it looked awesome very pleased.
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Jan 26, 2022
does not cover Do not waste your money
Purchased to cover the medium blue ceiling, as you can see it does not cover. a total waste of money. When I approached the gentleman at the paint department he asked me if I purchased the white or the clear. This only comes in white. I will be taking the rest back to Home Depot tomorrow as I did not finish the room (one tray) and if I have to do 2 or 3 coats to I am just going to use paint and primer.
Do not waste your money
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Response from KILZProblemSolverJan 26, 2022
Hi TCSudoku. Thank you for your review. I'm so sorry the primer didn't cover the blue on the ceiling. Typically, 1-2 coats of primer should seal in the previous color. However, you may still see some of the old color come through as your topcoat of paint should provide the full coverage needed. So I recommend testing your topcoat in a small area first to see if that helps cover the blue better. Customer satisfaction is very important to us, and we appreciate your feedback. Please feel free to reach out to our Customer Care team directly for further assistance with this. Our team is happy to help! -Joni
Jan 26, 2022
Does not cover
I recently purchased 5 gallons of the kilz2 latex white paint figuring it would cover the base coat on my bedroom and kitchen walls and ceilings. I prepped the walls, washed, dried, and lightly sanded following directions. I have used Kilz before and it would cover in 1 coat Kilz 2 does not.
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Response from Christina, Kilz Customer CareJan 26, 2022
Hi there,
Thanks for reviewing our Kilz 2 All-Purpose. I'm sorry to hear you didn't get the coverage you were expecting, especially after using 5 gallons. Our Kilz 2 All-Purpose is a primer that's designed to help your topcoat cover easier and adhere to the surface. While it may not cover completely on it's own, rest assured that it will help your topcoat cover in fewer coats. To get your project back on track, go ahead and apply your topcoat of paint in the color of your choice for a beautiful finish.
I've also reached out to your via email to get more info about your project and further help. Thanks again for taking the time to provide feedback on your experience, and we hope to hear from you soon!
-Christina
Thanks for reviewing our Kilz 2 All-Purpose. I'm sorry to hear you didn't get the coverage you were expecting, especially after using 5 gallons. Our Kilz 2 All-Purpose is a primer that's designed to help your topcoat cover easier and adhere to the surface. While it may not cover completely on it's own, rest assured that it will help your topcoat cover in fewer coats. To get your project back on track, go ahead and apply your topcoat of paint in the color of your choice for a beautiful finish.
I've also reached out to your via email to get more info about your project and further help. Thanks again for taking the time to provide feedback on your experience, and we hope to hear from you soon!
-Christina
Customer review from kilz.com
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