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Zinsser Cover Stain 1 gal. White Oil-Based Interior/Exterior Primer and Sealer
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Cover Stain 1 gal. White Oil-Based Interior/Exterior Primer and Sealer

  • Oil-Based primer seals, blocks stains and gives great adhesion
  • Requires no sanding, hides dark colors and prevents tannin bleed
  • Fast drying, stain killing primer can be coated in 1 hour
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Product Overview

  • Oil-Based primer seals, blocks stains and gives great adhesion
  • Requires no sanding, hides dark colors and prevents tannin bleed
  • Fast drying, stain killing primer can be coated in 1 hour
Zinsser Cover Stain 1 Gal. Oil Based White Interior/Exterior Primer and Sealer sticks to any surface without sanding and can be used under and over oil and latex topcoats. It features an oil-based formula that seals stains from water, smoke, fire, nicotine and tannin bleed. Excellent stain killer and bond coat, dries to the touch in just 30 minutes.
  • Ideal for interior or exterior use such as sealing exterior wood and blocking tanning bleed
  • Covers up to 400 sq. ft. per gallon
  • Flat/matte finish
  • High hiding all surface primer hides dark colors and seals most interior and exterior stains
  • Oil-based formula provides excellent adhesion to all surfaces without sanding
  • Ensures longer life of top coats
  • Fast-drying oil-based formula provides exceptional stain killing power, hides dark colors and blocks stubborn stains from water, smoke and more
  • Dries to touch in 30 minutes
  • Clean up spills and drips with a rag soaked in mineral spirits
  • Online price includes PaintCare fee in the following states: CA, CO, CT, MN, OR, RI, VT
  • California residents see Prop 65 WARNINGS

Product Overview

  • Oil-Based primer seals, blocks stains and gives great adhesion
  • Requires no sanding, hides dark colors and prevents tannin bleed
  • Fast drying, stain killing primer can be coated in 1 hour
Model #: 3501
Sku #: 132059
Internet #: 100398377

Zinsser Cover Stain 1 Gal. Oil Based White Interior/Exterior Primer and Sealer sticks to any surface without sanding and can be used under and over oil and latex topcoats. It features an oil-based formula that seals stains from water, smoke, fire, nicotine and tannin bleed. Excellent stain killer and bond coat, dries to the touch in just 30 minutes.

  • Ideal for interior or exterior use such as sealing exterior wood and blocking tanning bleed
  • Covers up to 400 sq. ft. per gallon
  • Flat/matte finish
  • High hiding all surface primer hides dark colors and seals most interior and exterior stains
  • Oil-based formula provides excellent adhesion to all surfaces without sanding
  • Ensures longer life of top coats
  • Fast-drying oil-based formula provides exceptional stain killing power, hides dark colors and blocks stubborn stains from water, smoke and more
  • Dries to touch in 30 minutes
  • Clean up spills and drips with a rag soaked in mineral spirits
  • Online price includes PaintCare fee in the following states: CA, CO, CT, MN, OR, RI, VT
  • California residents see Prop 65 WARNINGS

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Container Size 1 QT-Quart 1 GA-Gallon 1 GA-Gallon
Paint/Stain/Waterproofer Product Type Primer Primer Primer
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Specifications

Dimensions

Container Size
1 GA-Gallon

Details

Application Method
Brush,Paint Sprayer,Roller
Coating Product Category
Primer
Color Family
Whites
Color/Finish
White
Dry to touch (min.)
30
Interior/Exterior
Exterior,Interior
Number per Package
1
Paint/Stain Base Material
Oil
Paint/Stain Clean Up
Mineral Spirits
Paint/Stain Key Features
Sealer
Paint/Stain/Waterproofer Product Type
Primer
Primer Purpose
Color Changing,Stain Blocking
Sheen
Flat/Matte
Substrate/Surface Use Type
Wood

Warranty / Certifications

Manufacturer Warranty
Satisfaction guaranteed for full refund of purchase price

Specifications

Dimensions

Container Size
1 GA-Gallon

Details

Application Method
Brush,Paint Sprayer,Roller
Coating Product Category
Primer
Color Family
Whites
Color/Finish
White
Dry to touch (min.)
30
Interior/Exterior
Exterior,Interior
Number per Package
1
Paint/Stain Base Material
Oil
Paint/Stain Clean Up
Mineral Spirits
Paint/Stain Key Features
Sealer
Paint/Stain/Waterproofer Product Type
Primer
Primer Purpose
Color Changing,Stain Blocking
Sheen
Flat/Matte
Substrate/Surface Use Type
Wood

Warranty / Certifications

Manufacturer Warranty
Satisfaction guaranteed for full refund of purchase price

Questions & Answers

Can this be used as a drywall primer?

Can this be used as a drywall primer?
Asked by: Painter
Yes, although there are better options out there. Basic cheap PVA primer is cheaper and easier to work with and clean up than this primer. But this primer will prime almost anything.
Answered by: PhysicsDude
Date published: 2018-04-26

Will this work on vinyl shutters?

Will this work on vinyl shutters?
Asked by: Angela
Rust-Oleum Zinsser Cover Stain works great on vinyl surfaces, Angela. We recommend making sure the surface is cleaned, dry, and sound before applying the product. You can allow it to dry for 45 minutes and then apply a water or oil based top coat to finish the application. - Rust-Oleum Product Support 1
Answered by: Rust-OleumSupport
Date published: 2018-08-06

Can I use for basement walls?

Can I use for basement walls?
Asked by: tt
Thank you for reaching out! Yes, our Zinsser Cover Stain Primer may be applied to basement walls prior to painting. Please keep in mind that this primer is not designed to repel hydrostatic pressure. If there is a moisture or hydrostatic pressure issue on this surface, we recommend applying our Zinsser WaterTite Mold & Mildew-Proof Waterproofing Paint directly to the concrete walls: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Zinsser-1-gal-WaterTite-Mold-and-Mildew-Proof-White-Oil-Based-Waterproofing-Interior-Exterior-Paint-Case-of-2-5001/204068078 - Rust-Oleum Product Support 2
Answered by: Rust-OleumSupport
Date published: 2018-07-19

Can I use this primer over vinyl wallpaper

Can I use this primer over vinyl wallpaper
Asked by: Matt
you could, it would stick but you'd get a finer finish if you strip and prep the wall first.
Answered by: Misha
Date published: 2018-10-31
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Customer Reviews

Cover Stain 1 gal. White Oil-Based Interior/Exterior Primer and Sealer is rated 4.7 out of 5 by 73.
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Best Primer/Sealer for cat urine & cigarette smoke I've used Zinsser Bin Oil-based primer on 2 separate occassions and both times it has performed beautifully!! The first was a complete remodel of a 2500 sq ft house that had about 9 cats living there. We had to cut out some of the subfloor it was so badly saturated with cat urine. However, we coated the baseboards, walls and pretty much everything else with 2 coats of oil-based zinsser (1 coat probably would have done the trick, but we wanted to make sure the smell was gone). No more cat urine smell - it was amazing. The other occassion was repainting several rooms in a home that was occupied by a heavy smoker (ie. heavy deposits on the walls). We tried to clean the gunk off the walls the best we could with several cleaners because we didn't believe that zinsser would seal it and it would bleed through. However, much to our amazement, 1 coat of zinsser sealed it right up and we painted over it and the smoke smell was gone too. I would use Kilz 2 for basic priming/sealing but if you need a really good sealant - zinsser bin is the way to go!
Date published: 2010-02-03
Rated 5 out of 5 by from This primer over a good liquid TSP cleaning will guarantee... This primer over a good liquid TSP cleaning will guarantee a base job you need only do once. Fixing up our 90 year old house I have tried every combination of sanding, liquid sand paper, kilz, oil base and latex primers with all kind of pitches and my above recipe has saved me so much time.
Date published: 2019-02-05
Rated 5 out of 5 by from I had a problem with paint not adhering to the wall in a bedroom and bath I was painting, after s... I had a problem with paint not adhering to the wall in a bedroom and bath I was painting, after scraping all the paint off I used the primer and it worked as advertised. The smell was the only negative, but my final product was a beautiful job that pleased the customer.
Date published: 2018-12-18
Rated 5 out of 5 by from We have a 1910 house and unsure what was used... We have a 1910 house and unsure what was used before in addition to several layers of paint. This primer has made painting easier and less costly. Just wish someone would come out with a way to clean the brush etc without using turpentine. LOL
Date published: 2018-12-18
Rated 5 out of 5 by from I use a boatload if this stuff.... it’s the... I use a boatload if this stuff.... it’s the most amazing primer on the market ... there is a low or no odor version if you can’t take the smell ... however more $$$. Sands to a nice powder very easily ....
Date published: 2019-01-01
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Was very easy to use. However be reminded that... Was very easy to use. However be reminded that the brush and roller will not be able to be cleaned once you are done.
Date published: 2019-02-07
Rated 4 out of 5 by from Coverage was okay. Stinks like it should. Hoping that it will keep my shed floor from molding. Coverage was okay. Stinks like it should. Hoping that it will keep my shed floor from molding.
Date published: 2019-02-05
Rated 5 out of 5 by from I've been painting for forty years and this primer is some of the best I've ever used. I've been painting for forty years and this primer is some of the best I've ever used.
Date published: 2019-01-23
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