$1504
- Stain blocking, high hide interior and exterior primer
- Best for sealing wood, metal, aluminum siding, plaster, masonry
- Bonds to glossy surfaces including existing oil paint
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Product Overview
Excellent adhesion and sealant
Primer for a variety of hard-to-stick to surfaces like wood, masonry and painted metals
Outstanding stain and tannin blocking
Cover up stains and block tannins from bleeding through your paint
Hides previous paint color
Ensure a complete paint color change when covering up dark or bright colors
Mold and Mildew
Primer is ideal for concealing mold and mildew stains and can also prevent it from growing.
Glossy Surfaces
Shiny surfaces are often tough for paint to stick to. Primer ensures your paint coats will adhere and dry smoothly.
Paint Over Dark Color
Many paint color changes require a primer to help ensure a great looking result.
Heavy Stained Wall
If you've scrubbed away and still can't get rid of stains, a primer can do the job of making sure those stains stay hidden.
Surface Prep
Surface must be dry and clean.
Dry Time
Normally dries to touch in 30 minutes at 77°F and 50% relative humidity.
Recoat
Allow 1 hour before recoating.
Coverage
Approximately 400 sq ft per gallon
Clean Up
Clean tools with warm, soapy water.
Disposal
Contact your local environmental agency for guidance on disposal of unused primer.
Reinforce the performance of your interior and exterior finish coat with PPG Gripper Interior/Exterior Acrylic Primer with Sealer. Well-recognized among pros, PPG Gripper is known as an all-purpose acrylic primer for use on a variety of hard-to-stick surfaces, including drywall, wood, masonry, and previously painted metals. It dries quickly and provides excellent adhesion to a variety of surfaces, providing a tight bond between paint and the surface beneath.
- Excellent adhesion and sealing to create an even, smooth surface for more effective topcoats
- Outstanding stain and tannin blocking
- Prevents discoloration of surface with outstanding stain and tannin blocking power
- Great hiding capability for drastic paint color changes
- Excellent adhesion to a variety of hard-to-stick surfaces including drywall, wood, masonry, and previously painted metals
- Excellent coverage reduces the need for excessive coats
- PPG Gripper dries to the touch in 30 minutes to help speed up your repaint project
- Low VOC primer
- Available in white and grey bases for the unique demands of specific color changes
- Interior drywall primer
- Flat white primer
- Online price includes PaintCare fee in the following states: CA, CO, CT, DC, ME, MN, OR, RI, VT, WA
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| Brand | KILZ 2 | PPG Gripper | KILZ 2 | BEHR |
| Name | ALL PURPOSE 1 qt. White Interior/Exterior Multi-Surface Primer, Sealer, and Stain Blocker | 1-qt. White Interior/Exterior Acrylic Primer Sealer | ALL PURPOSE 1 Gal. White Interior/Exterior Multi-Surface Primer, Sealer, and Stain Blocker | 1 Gal. White Acrylic Interior Kitchen, Bath, and Trim Stain-Blocking Primer and Sealer |
| Price | $1198 | $1504 | $2198 | $2798 |
| Ratings | (8487) | (748) | (8487) | (738) |
| Paint/Stain/Waterproofer Product Type | General Purpose | General Purpose | General Purpose | General Purpose |
| Primer Purpose | Color Changing,Low Odor,Sealant,Stain Blocking,Universal | Sealant | Color Changing,Low Odor,Sealant,Stain Blocking,Universal | Universal |
| Container Size | 1 Quart | 1 Quart | 1 Gallon | 1 Gallon |
| Sheen | Flat/Matte | Flat/Matte | Flat/Matte | Flat/Matte |
| Surface Material Use | Ceiling,Concrete/Brick/Masonry/Stone,Drywall,Metal,Plaster,Plastic,Wood | Ceiling,Composite/Vinyl,Concrete/Brick/Masonry/Stone,Drywall,Plaster,Plastic,Wood | Brick,Concrete,Drywall,Masonry,Metal,Plaster,Plastic,Stone,Stucco,Wood | Concrete,Drywall,Galvanized Metal,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,Mildew Resistant,Sealer,Tintable,Top Coat Required | Fast Drying,Sealer | Fast Drying,Low Odor,Mildew Resistant,Sealer,Tintable,Top Coat Required | Fast Drying,Low Odor,Mildew Resistant,Sealer,Tintable,Top Coat Required |
| Base Material | Latex | Acrylic | Latex | Acrylic |
| View Product | View Product | View Product | View Product |
Specifications
Dimensions
| Container Size | 1 Quart |
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Details
| Application Method | Brush,Paint Sprayer,Roller | Base Material | Acrylic |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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,Sealer |
| Paint/Stain/Waterproofer Product Type | General Purpose | Primer Purpose | Sealant |
| Returnable | 90-Day | Sheen | Flat/Matte |
| Surface Material Use | Ceiling,Composite/Vinyl,Concrete/Brick/Masonry/Stone,Drywall,Plaster,Plastic,Wood |
Warranty / Certifications
| Manufacturer Warranty | Limited Warranty |
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Customer Reviews
May 12, 2022
I’m a decorator/ artist and use this product ALOT!! It...
I’m a decorator/ artist and use this product ALOT!! It never disappoints!! I refinish vintage furniture and handpaint whimsical designs on them. This amazing product allows me to give it a “fresh canvas” start!!
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Jun 27, 2021
Don't let the product name fool you
They should not call this "Gripper". It has created a mess for me and my kitchen cabinets and I am unsure how to resolve the problems this primer has caused. I should not have trusted the name
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Response from PPG PaintsJul 20, 2021
Hi Ken, we're terribly sorry to hear your project didn't turn out as expected. Please give us a call at 1-800-441-9695 between 8 am - 5 pm ET for assistance and so we can earn back your trust.
Aug 26, 2020
I was a little hesitant to use this on non-sanded...
I was a little hesitant to use this on non-sanded surfaces before painting but it worked really well! I used it for my staircase banners without sanding and the semi-gloss top coat adhered nicely.
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Aug 1, 2020
Certainly the highest quality bonding primer I have experienced using in my 40 years in business....
Certainly the highest quality bonding primer I have experienced using in my 40 years in business.
With high coverage and easy application, with exceptional hiding qualities. A primer that I know that will give me the end results that I can rely on to achieve a quality finish.
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Jul 7, 2020
Primer has excellent bonding and stabilizing slightly chalking surfaces. However, recommend scru...
Primer has excellent bonding and stabilizing slightly chalking surfaces. However, recommend scrubbing/washing wall with soap and water to take of majority of the dust and chalking paint to ensure a good paint job.
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May 22, 2020
Bad product
It is piling off. Very bad experience. They change the name and formula.
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Response from PPG PaintsMay 26, 2020
Hi Alex. We are sorry to hear that you were disappointed in our product. Please give us a call at 1-800-441-9695 between 8am-5pm ET so we can discuss potential solutions and help make this right.
Apr 20, 2020
SERIOUSLY? YOU WANT PEOPLE TO CALL PP&G TO DISCUSS HOW LOUSY THIS PRODUCT IS?
This material is worse than bad, it now has ruined hundreds of dollars of metal rain gutter. I wet sanded the gutter with a degreaser and thoroughly rinsed and dried it before applying and this stuff does NOT stick. Mild abrasion with a fingernail scrapes it right off. Look at the pictures. No way close to the former product by Glidden. I was a union journeyman painter with decades of experience that gives me some credibility on what it should do. Shameful that Home Depot continues to sell this garbage. I too have left negative reviews and they disappear as mentioned by others. I have used Glidden on almost any paintable surface with good result. This PP&G stuff has only performed on raw wood but even that is suspect. If it fails, then I have double the work to fix it. It is hateful to do hours of extensive prep work only to have it mean nothing,..... no "mean nothing" implies that there isn't a cost for a failure. This is wasted time and wasted money for something that is going to be almost impossible to fix. It is an insult. I am saving this review on Word so that I can post it regularly until Home Depot holds PP&G accountable.
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Response from PPG PaintsApr 23, 2020
Hi John, To assist you further and to win your trust back, feel free to call us at 1-800-441-9695 between 8 am - 5 pm ET.
Feb 11, 2020
I was very impressed with its “gripping” power on both...
I was very impressed with its “gripping” power on both PVC pipes and FRP (fiberglass reinforced plastic) panels. After priming with Gripper, I used 2 coats of regular acrylic paint. I am very happy with the results!!!
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Nov 12, 2019
Worked excellent! Very happy with the coating it left on...
Worked excellent! Very happy with the coating it left on and easy to apply.
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Oct 30, 2019
Works great on drywall that has had some of the surface ripped due to wall paper removal etc. We ...
Works great on drywall that has had some of the surface ripped due to wall paper removal etc. We were able to keep it from peeling and acheive a flawless surface after applying this product before adding skim coat. We also applied it after the skim coat as a primer. We had tried a few other products and this one gave us the best results.
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