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Customer Reviews for KILZ KLEAR 1 Gal. Clear Interior/Exterior Multi-Surface Primer and Sealer

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Model #L220101

Store SKU #1000005065

  • Interior/Exterior multi-surface water based transparent primer
  • Goes on milky white and dries to clear transparent finish
  • Ideal for same color re-painting

Customer Reviews

  • 4.3
    out of 188 reviews
  • 91% recommend this product
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Excellent coverage ...
Excellent coverage
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The guy that does the odd jobs
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The best there was the best there is the best there is ever going to be use the product it's amazing
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    • Recommended
    5 Star Review
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    It was easy to use with no problems....
    It was easy to use with no problems.
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    4 Star Review
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    kilz klear was way above excellent. am extremely satisfied....
    kilz klear was way above excellent. am extremely satisfied.
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    One coat... true seal... terrific result
    [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] We primed an entire two story house w L.P. siding... turned out great !
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      • Recommended
      Excellent nice cover and protective coat
      Excellent nice cover and protective coat
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      I used it on a cedar picket as primer to...
      I used it on a cedar picket as primer to paint a sunflower with acrylic paints. Turned out great. Now just to find a clear coat to protect it from moisture and the sun's UV rays.
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      Needed a bit of pigment so I could tell where...
      Needed a bit of pigment so I could tell where I had painted. I like the original Kilz better. I wished I had not purchased the Klear!
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      Dull..bad coverage..not happy...
      Dull..bad coverage..not happy
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      Response from KILZProblemSolverMay 15, 2019
      Hi HCC,
      Thanks for taking the time to review our Kilz Klear Primer! I'm sorry to hear that the primer didn't cover as expected. If the primer already has the required top-coat and is still showing the previous coat underneath, it may need to be re-sealed. Otherwise, painting the required top-coat will hide any coating you're seeing underneath the primer. If you'd like, feel free to reach out directly to our Customer Care Department for any questions or assistance with your project. Have a good rest of your day, and thanks again for your feedback - Vince Kilz
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      Nothing better for seal peeling drywall
      [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] My home was built in 1971 when wallpaper was king. Nearly every wall was covered with wallpaper adhered directly to the drywall paper. This not only made it very hard to get the wallpaper off, it also allowed the drywall paper to age. The result was huge patches of drywall that would endlessly flake away like birch bark. I tried many products, but the ONLY product that permeated the paper, adhered it down firmly, and then prevented it from bubbling back up when skimming and painted was Kilz Klear. Other products allowed joint compound and paint to rewet the paper and start a new layer of paper peeling.
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        • Recommended
        Functioned well as a sealer/primer and a stain blocker.
        Functioned well as a sealer/primer and a stain blocker.
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        • Recommended
        5 Star Review
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        worked fine...
        worked fine
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        Great product first time to used ...
        Great product first time to used
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        5 Star Review
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        didn't cover water marks
        didn't cover water marks
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        Response from KILZProblemSolverDec 31, 2018
        Hi Timcool,

        Thanks for reviewing Kilz Klear Primer & Sealer. As it turns out, this isn't a stain-blocking primer. For watermarks/stains, I recommend going with Kilz Original, Max, or Complete Primer & Sealer. Kindest regards, Doris Kilz
        • Verified Purchase
        Easy to apply, smooth coverage, sealed all seams...
        Easy to apply, smooth coverage, sealed all seams
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        Scrapped off popcorn texture off of a concrete substrate. The concrete had chalked a bit so I use...
        Scrapped off popcorn texture off of a concrete substrate. The concrete had chalked a bit so I used this to bind and seal the surface before painting. Worked like a charm. Also, dries very fast.
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          • Recommended
          Good product overall.
          [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Good paint for cover ups, but not that great at getting rid of mold. Either that or I have a bigger problem than this can handle.
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            • Recommended
            Excellent so far....
            Excellent so far.
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            Good product, don't know why it has gone up 20%, perhaps water is going up in price. It's only a...
            Good product, don't know why it has gone up 20%, perhaps water is going up in price. It's only a latex resin in water.
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            • Recommended
            When we opened the can for use, it was as...
            When we opened the can for use, it was as like water. We were very disappointed, especially for the price we paid for it.
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            Response from KILZProblemSolverAug 1, 2018
            Hello,

            Thank you for your review. I'm sorry to hear that the primer was too thin. This is not normal.
            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!

            Regards,

            Giovanna Kilz
            • Verified Purchase
            I use it to prime over wall paper and topped...
            I use it to prime over wall paper and topped the joints with sheatrock compound Then textured It came out vey good The texture drys very quickly where it’s is topped but it your quick it come out nice when it’s done with knock down
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            I used the Kilz Klear sealer to seal a particle...
            I used the Kilz Klear sealer to seal a particle board floor in my RV. I was laying down vinyl floor planks and didn't want the floor to tear apart. I put down two coats before laying the tile. I had all of my windows open and the odor wasn't overwhelming to me. It dried clear with barely a noticeable difference between the unsealed and the sealed area. Sweeping my hand over the floor I could feel the surface was slightly smoother. Clean up of my brush and hands was simple soap and water.I was very happy with the results and was able to lay the tile within a couple of hours of sealing the floor. The best part was that the product didn't leave any kind of smell inside after it dried. My floor area was about 100 square feet and I used most of the gallon with two thin coats. I'm very satisfied with the product and I appreciate the recommendation I received from the Home Depot representative!
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            Easy application, dried clear but applied milky to avoid application gaps. Substituted for Never ...
            Easy application, dried clear but applied milky to avoid application gaps. Substituted for Never Peal (not available). Much less expensive. Hoping for same durability.
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            • Recommended
            Nice product. The best thing is that there is no pigment in it so it is a super easy clean up. Dr...
            Nice product. The best thing is that there is no pigment in it so it is a super easy clean up. Dries fast, less than an hour and goes on smooth. I plan to buy more.
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            • Recommended
            Worked real good went on great...
            Worked real good went on great
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            I needed to seal up some drywall after wall paper was removed and the surface paper of the drywal...
            I needed to seal up some drywall after wall paper was removed and the surface paper of the drywall was removed with the wall paper. The Kilz did what it claimed. I applied one coat, and within a couple of hours, was able to start the drywall repair without the brown paper layer bubbling up because of the moisture in the joint compound. I would recommend this product.
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