When you need the stain-blocking performance of an oil-based primer - without any solvent odor - choose Zinsser® ALLPRIME Oil-Base Odorless Primer. This primer is specifically designed to seal tough stains on indoor surfaces when people are nearby.
There are many opinions for sealing odors, but BIN primer by Zinnser is the absolute best! BIN primer is a shellac based primer with superior stain blocking, odor blocking and adherence properties. I love this stuff!
Zinsser 1 gal. Odor Killing Primer (Case of 2) is an easy-to-use interior primer that kills existing odors and dries clear to maintain surface appearance. Provides superior odor control in a low odor water-based formula. Eliminates existing odors on surfaces from food, pets, urine, tobacco and fire.
Some paint contains volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that turn into a gas at room temperature, endangering your health. As you begin to paint, you release VOCs into the air, causing the tell-tale paint smell. Consider using VOC-free or low-VOC paint to protect yourself.
KILZ® ORIGINAL LOW ODOR is an interior oil-based sealer, adhesion promoter and stain blocker with less odor than typical oil-based primers. It also features fast odor dissipation technology which means no lingering odor†.
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.
Sealing Odors: For persistent odors, apply a second coat of primer before topcoating. If odor continues, a longer drytime is needed before topcoating. Tinting: KILZ RESTORATION Primer may be tinted with up to 2 ounces of universal colorant per gallon. Tinting to a lighter shade than the topcoat is recommended.
Luckily, there are KILZ® Primers formulated specifically to seal and block odors. Simply painting over a blemished wall won't always do the trick and you can be left with stains (and smells!) seeping through.
KILZ Original is an oil-based primer and stain blocker which can block/seal severe stains and odors but has higher volatile organic compounds (VOC's) which are organic chemical compounds that vaporize and enter the atmosphere.
An undercoat or primer is selected according to the surface that you plan to paint, while sealers are usually used as substitutes.
The KILZ 2® ALL-PURPOSE Interior/Exterior Primer is a low-VOC water-based multi-surface primer. KILZ 2 ALL-PURPOSE is fast drying and can be topcoated with a latex or oil-based paint. This low odor primer has excellent adhesion and sealing properties making it great for both interior and exterior applications.
Fumes are usually noticeable with water-based paints for up to three to four days. It may be a few days longer, depending on the paint, like oil-based or solvent-based paints. Rooms that have limited ventilation or intense sunlight streaming into the room can intensify fumes and may make them linger for months.
KILZ Mold & Mildew Primer is ideal for interior and exterior spaces prone to high moisture and humidity. Think bathrooms, kitchens, laundry rooms, powder rooms, patio kitchens, pool decks, greenhouses, etc. It contains an EPA certified mildewcide which prevents mold and mildew growth on the primer film.
KILZ Restoration® is a new generation water-based primer, sealer and stain blocker that offers the performance of traditional oil and shellac-based primers. It tackles tough stains and seals persistent pet, food and smoke odors. It can also be used to block odors from subfloor when replacing carpet or wood flooring.
The product does seal odors but it has a unique smell as well. In one of the areas we applied two layers of the primer and the smell is still there after installing underlayment and flooring, but it's lighter.
KILZ's top competitors include 58 Foundations & Waterproofing, COAT, and Groupe Durieu.
Zinsser BIN is shellac-based, whereas 123 is water-based. This makes Zinsser Bullseye 123 a lot quicker and easier to apply. It's also better suited for use on bare wood, or to prime plastic and composite before painting. BIN may be harder to apply, but it is by far the better stain block.
BOYSEN® Healthy Home™ Odor-less Antibacterial Paint. BOYSEN® Healthy Home™ is a premium, odor-less, low-VOC, lead-free paint. It is an acrylic water-based interior coating with antibacterial protection to give extra defense against bacteria such as E. coli and Salmonella, as well as mildew and fungus.
Encountering Toxic Wall Primers and Paints in a Painting Profession. Did you know that inhaling paint or polyurethane fumes for an extended period of time can trigger headaches, fatigue, confusion, clouded thinking, dizziness, and nausea?
If you're looking for a heavy-duty odor blocking primer, KILZ® Original primer is a great choice. Trusted by pros for over 40 years, it has excellent sealing properties and can block heavy odors and stains.