Kilz latex primer is essentially useless for covering bleeding stains. Your kitchen ceiling 'yellow' stains may very well be grease.
Its advanced chemistry provides a sound anchor for topcoats while reducing or potentially eliminating the need for sanding dense, glossy surfaces including Kynar®, PVC, vinyl, Formica®, glass, tile, glazed brick, chalky paints, glossy finishes, fiberglass and metals.
Use on wood, drywall, plaster, paneling, wallpaper, masonry, brick, painted metal and properly prepared glossy surfaces†. Not recommended for mold or mildew-prone surfaces or on flooring.
Formulated with a thicker high hiding formula, KILZ 3 Premium Primer hides surface imperfections, prepares the surface better for painting and hides previous dark colors with ease.
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Use on interior and exterior surfaces including woodwork, drywall, plaster, paneling, masonry, brick, painted metal and properly prepared glossy surfaces†. Use under or over water-based or oil-based paints. Not recommended on flooring.
We recommend KILZ KLEAR® Clear Sealer & Bonding Primer – a high performance fast-drying, multi-surface clear primer developed to seal highly porous surfaces inside and outside your home. It is also recommended for use when painting the same topcoat paint color on top of an existing paint coat.
Customers say Kilz Original Interior Primer is a reliable and effective solution for covering stains, odors, and dark colors, often achieving excellent results in just one coat.
To hide imperfections, such as cracks and dents, the Zinsser Bulls Eye 1-2-3 Plus Interior/Exterior Water-Based Primer works well. To promote adhesion and durability on surfaces, such as metal or tile, the Rust-Oleum Zinsser Bulls Eye 1-2-3 Plus Primer is an excellent choice.
KILZ Mold & Mildew Primer prevents mold and mildew growth on the primer film/primer surface. It is important to ensure that the surface is mold and mildew free before the primer and topcoat paint is applied. It is however, not supposed to be applied directly to mold (especially the black or yellowish, wet, slimy type).
Depending on how strong or bold the previous color is, it may be necessary to apply more than one coat of primer. However, it is not necessary to over apply the primer with so many coats. As long as the primer applies uniformly over the previous color, then one or two coats should be sufficient.
KILZ's top competitors include 58 Foundations & Waterproofing, COAT, and Groupe Durieu.
KILZ 5 Gal. PVA Primer seals porous surfaces and dries quickly, while its flat finish gives a non-reflective appearance. Covering up to 2000 sq. ft.
Shelf life under normal conditions is two years unopened. Partially used cans might develop skinning if not tightly sealed.
AVOID CONTACT WITH SKIN AND EYES AND AVOID REATHING OF VAPORS AND SPRAY MIST. WEAR EYE PROTECTION AND PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. USE ONLY WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION. To avoid breathing vapors and spray mist, open windows and doors or use other means to ensure fresh air entry during application and drying.
KILZ® Adhesion Bonding Primer is specifically formulated to stick to a variety of surfaces like metal, plastic, PVC, tile, even lacquered furniture. What are you waiting for? #GetStarted.
Original Kilz Primer allowed more seep through when put in two coats to two different walls in the same area, whereas Zinsser provided superior coverage.
Matte: A low-luster finish that's less durable, but easy to clean, touches up well, and hides minor surface imperfections.
KILZ Concrete & Masonry Bonding Primer is specially formulated to optimize the adhesion of masonry coatings. With proper application, this product provides a sound foundation for coatings with excellent resistance to water, alkali and efflorescence.
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Priming the affected surface helps block and seal the odors, preventing them from seeping out. Additionally, the odor-sealing properties in primer help provide a barrier so odor molecules can't penetrate. KILZ is a great solution for medium to severe odors, including those from pets.
Repeated or prolonged inhalation may cause toxic effects. Signs/Symptoms: Overexposure can cause headaches, dizziness, nausea, and vomiting. Target Organs: Eyes.
KILZ® products are particularly well known for their stain blocking abilities and are popular for use in a variety of applications from priming interior drywall to cover up nicotine stains to prepping cabinets with primer before applying a topcoat.
2 coats of KILZ COMPLETE COAT™ Paint is minimum required for new or uncoated surfaces and surfaces with severe tannin and stains. Ferrous & Non-Ferrous Metals: For previously painted metal surfaces, use KILZ PREMIUM Water Based Interior/Exterior Primer.
Yes, Kilz paint will prevent mold from forming as long as the area is free of mold and mildew when the Kilz paint is applied. This makes it great for damp areas where you want to prevent mold growth.
“If you are looking for a primer that can stick to almost anything for both interiors and exteriors, Stix® has you covered.”