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5 Gal. White Interior Primer, Sealer, and Stain Blocker

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  • Performance of shellac or oil primers in a water base formula
  • Restoration-grade stain and odor blocker
  • Low odor and low VOC formula
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New Name, Same Hardworking Formula, KILZ RESTORATION 5 Gal. Primer (Formerly KILZ MAX) is a new generation water-based primer, sealer and stain blocker offering performance of traditional oil and shellac-based primers. It tackles tough stains including heavy water damage, rust, smoke, nicotine, grease, tannin, ink, pencil, felt marker, pet stains and more. KILZ RESTORATION Primer also seals persistent pet, food and smoke odors. Topcoat with water-based or oil-based paint. Use to block odors from subfloor when replacing carpet or wood flooring.
  • Performance of oil and shellac - benefits of water
  • Ultimate problem solver
  • Tough on stains and odors, not tough to clean up
  • Dries hard, sands easily - a great enamel undercoat
  • Apply topcoat after using KILZ Primers
  • Use on interior surfaces including drywall, woodwork, plaster, masonry, brick, painted metal, ceramic tile, glass and properly prepared glossy surfaces
  • Can be top-coated with latex or oil-based paint
  • Offers superior adhesion
  • Low odor, non-flammable, non-combustible
  • Click here to shop drywall sheets to complete your project
  • Online Price includes a PaintCare fee in the following states: CA, CO, CT, DC, ME, MN, NY, OR, RI, VT, WA
  • California residents

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Questions & Answers

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Q:How dry does concrete need to be before applying. I am filling vertical foundation defects with quick setting quickrete and applying this afterwards.
by|Sep 18, 2023
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A:  Hi Mark, thank you for your question. We typically advise letting concrete dry for at least 30 days before coating. Less than 10% (moisture) would be ideal, and greater than 20% (moisture) can affect the product's performance and longevity. You can also reach out to the manufacturer for more information about the suggested dry time before coating. -Lina

by|Sep 18, 2023
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    Q:Can I just use Kilz oil based formula as a stain blocking primer on paneling without sanding before painting the paneled walls????
    by|Sep 14, 2023
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    A:  Hi DEEE, thank you for your question. Before priming wall paneling with the oil-based Kilz Original Primer or the water-based Kilz Restoration Primer, scuff sanding will be required. The surface should be sound, clean, and scuff sanded to promote adhesion. After priming, you do not need to sand the primer, before topcoating. Have a great day! -Giovanna

    by|Sep 14, 2023
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      Q:Could you use this to prime a pool deck ?
      by|Sep 13, 2023
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      A:  Hi Cornelio, thank you for your question. We do not recommend our Interior Kilz Restoration Primer on floors (or exterior projects). Have a great day! -Giovanna

      by|Sep 13, 2023
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        Q:I want to use this on top of peel and stick vinyl plank flooring, before I lay down 6MM thick vinyl plank click and lock over top of it. The click and lock vinyl has an attached underlayment and doesn?t require an adhesive. Will I need to do anything else
        by|Sep 7, 2023
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        A:  Hi CRWolfe, thanks for your question. As it turns out, we don't recommend applying our Kilz Restoration on a vinyl floor surface, as it may not adhere. Instead, I recommend asking your local hardware store for alternative products. Enjoy the rest of your day! -Christina

        by|Sep 8, 2023
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          Customer Reviews

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          Beautiful coverage
          [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] It easily covers printed wallpaper. I use it every time I paint.
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            Great for covering up bad paint jobs
            [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I used kilz to prime over a super dark blue when I rented a house 2 years ago and am finding myself in the same situation with the house I am purchasing.
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              • Recommended
              Great product
              [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] My Grandfather passed away in March, my Grandma is in a memory care facility that does not take her insurance. We desperately need to sale her home for the highest dollar possible to allow her to stay in the care facility she’s comfortable, without the added stress of more change. Unfortunately their home was not maintained well in the past few years since both their health declined. We found water damage under almost every sink. There was an unpleasant odor. We used Kilz not only under the sinks but also as a primer on all the trim in the house before painting. The house smells like a new home. We feel confident the house will sale soon and the new owners will be buying a clean, freshly painted home.
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                • Recommended
                It was good it worked out perfectly
                Paint before paint Primer
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                Very Ppor Adhesion - Complete Disaster
                I used the Kilz Restoration on the interior repaint of the my Lance RV Trailer. I prepped the walls with Ammonia wash and the stained cabinets with sanding. It was a complete disaster. The priduct states it performs like oill-based primer. IT DOES NOT. I sprayed the whole thing with two coats primer and two coats Benjamin Moore paint. The primer adhasion to the substrate is very poor. Whole sections would rip off when i removed the blue masking tape. Even after a few weeks of cure time, if you scrape againt a surface, the paint/primer will come off down to the underlying finish. I totally regret not using an oill based primer.
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                Response from KILZProblemSolverMar 9, 2023
                Hi Martin, thank you for your review. Sorry to hear that you had a problem with poor adhesion with our Restoration Primer. These results are not typical, and I can understand your disappointment. Customer satisfaction is important to us, and we appreciate your feedback. 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! -Ronald Kilz
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                  Great product for many projects
                  [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I lost my mother 9 months ago but prior to that her house caught fire in one bedroom but the smoke caused most of the Lower level black smoke on all the walls in the home I began to repair the home I had to wash the walls down first and I brought 5 gallons KilZ for restoration the was amazing for the smell from the smoke and cover the discoloration very well I continue to use it but the all purpose one that stuff give me hope with the work the I am doing to restore the home.Thanks KILZ your the best.
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                    • Recommended
                    Pet odors be gone!!
                    [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] We were getting new carpet in a room that had some pretty strong pet odors. We were told to use the restoration primer on the floor. I'm so glad we did!!! It's been a week since our new carpet was installed and we still can't smell the terrible smell from before. It covered great with only one coat! Thank you Kilz!!!
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                      • Recommended
                      Worked perfectly
                      Did alot of research for a primer to cover heavily yellowed drywall in a garage. Was trying to avoid oil as im not experienced with it and didnt want to have any issues as this was for a customer. Went with this one as it claimed the performance of an oil or shellac. This stuff worked perfect. The yellow stain never bled through. And after a week now still nothing so im very happy with this product
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                        [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I always thought kilz was superior Until I tried other products
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                        Response from Ronald, Kilz Customer CareNov 7, 2022
                        Hello Calvin, thank you for your review. I’m sorry to hear that you had an issue with our Restoration Primer. I’ve also reached out to you via email to learn more about your project and assist you with this further. Thank you again for taking the time to share your experience with us, and I hope to hear from you soon! -Ronald
                          • Recommended
                          Covered everything!
                          [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I inherited a house with 60 years of chain smoking on the walls. The stains and smells were absolutely horrible but Kilz covered it all! I can't believe how well it did. There's no more stains and no smells at all! I've included before and after pictures.
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                            Container Size5 Gallon5 Gallon5 Gallon5 Gallon
                            SheenFlat/MatteFlat/MatteFlat/MatteFlat/Matte
                            Surface Material UseConcrete/Brick/Masonry/Stone, Drywall, Metal, WoodCeiling, Concrete/Brick/Masonry/Stone, Drywall, Metal, Plaster, WoodDrywallConcrete/Brick/Masonry/Stone, Drywall, Metal, Wood
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