Where to use Zinsser Peel Stop?

Author: Ms. Fiona Herman PhD  |  Last update: Wednesday, February 19, 2025

Peel Stop is recommended for use on exterior surfaces including previously painted wood siding, windows, doors, fences and trim, metal gutters and downspouts, masonry walls and foundations (including cured concrete, stucco, concrete block, brick, vinyl and aluminum siding).

When to use Zinsser Peel Stop?

Zinsser Peel Stop is a clear, flexible bridging sealer for surfaces where paint is peeling, flaking, dusting or chalking is a problem. This product essentially glues down cracks and grasps under the edges of old paint, forming a tough film that remains flexible and lets moisture escape.

Can you use Zinsser Peel Stop on drywall?

DESCRIPTION AND USES

Interior surfaces include previously painted drywall, plaster, cement, concrete or stucco walls and ceilings, wood doors, windows, baseboard and trim.

Does Peel Stop act as a primer?

Applied over cracked, crazed, or checked surfaces, Peel Stop® acts as a flexible bridging primer to seal face checking and help prevent the finish coat from cracking, providing a sound surface for primer and paint.

Can you paint directly over Peel Stop?

You can paint over Zinsser Peel Stop after 2 hours.

An expert guide to Zinsser Peel Stop - the clear, flexible bridging sealer for problem surfaces.

How many coats of Peel Stop primer do you need?

In most cases only one coat is necessary to prime most surfaces. If excessive absorption occurs over very porous substrates a second coat may be necessary. For best results, prime entire surface before painting.

What is the difference between Zinsser Gardz and Peel Stop?

1 coat of Zinsser Gardz is generally all you need. It binds loose material and creates a moisture-proof film that can act as a barrier coat between a problem substrate and new decorating materials. This is slightly different to Zinsser Peel Stop, which also acts as a stabiliser, but remains breathable and flexible.

Do you have to sand before using Peel Stop?

Surfaces should be clean, dry, sound and free of dust, dirt, excessive chalky material, grime, grease, oil, wax, mildew, wallpaper adhesive, or any contamination that may interfere with adhesion. Remove any peeling and/or unsound coatings and loose fibers with a wire brush or sandpaper.

Can you use filler over Zinsser Peel Stop?

You can, yes. Some Decorators I know use Zinsser Peel Stop to prime plaster walls before applying emulsion.

Why is my Peel Stop not drying?

Lower temperatures and higher humidity can prolong dry time. Allow more time at cooler temperatures. If conditions do not permit prompt drying, allow Peel Stop to dry overnight before priming or painting Do not apply Peel Stop is rain is expected within 8 hours of priming or topcoating.

What to use instead of Peel Stop?

There are a few other primers that are somewhat misunderstood to be be the type of product that will do what Peel Stop does. One such popular product is XIM brand Peel Bond High Build Bonding Primer/Sealer.

Does Zinsser Peel Stop block stains?

Zinsser Peelstop is a very useful primer to have in the cupboard if you do a lot of painting. It seals peeling, flaking, and chalky surfaces. Zinsser Coverstain is even more useful. As well as being a brilliant stain blocking primer, it is a fantastic primer for many other surfaces, including timber.

Can you paint straight over Zinsser?

can i paint over zinsser primer/stain remover emulsion paint? How can I clean the brush afterwards? Yes, The Zinsser BIN Primer can be painted over. you would have to use methylated spirits to clean the brushes.

What is the best primer to stop peeling paint?

A popular choice is Zinsser's Peel Stop, which is a water-based primer that penetrates chalky surfaces and helps to glue-down the edges of cracking and peeling coatings to the substrate so they can be successfully painted over. It can be used on both interior and exterior applications in lieu of paint stripping.

Do I need to sand if I use Zinsser primer?

Zinsser Bulls Eye is a 'bond coat' primer that's great for hard-to-stick surfaces as it offers excellent adhesion without sanding. It dries to a smooth, tight, water-resistant film that is perfect for painting over with your chosen topcoat.

What is Zinsser Peel Stop good for?

Recommended uses: Peel Stop® prevents peeling, blistering, checking, cracking and flaking on wood siding and trim, yellow pine, rough sawn cedar, textured plywood, chalking or powdering, concrete and concrete block, stucco and galvanized gutters.

What is the best primer for old weathered wood?

Primer comes in two forms: oil-based and water-based. Our tip for painting over rotting or weathered wood is to use oil-based primers, because oil primers seal the wood grains and prevent bubbling. Prime any filled spots first, and then work your way from the top of the exterior wall to the bottom.

How long before painting over Zinsser Peel stops?

Drying Time- At normal temperatures Peel Stop will dry in one hour and may be primed or painted in two hours. Note: Peel Stop that has seeped under the edges of remaining paint layers or has filled minute cracks may take longer to dry than material on exposed surfaces.

What is the difference between gardz and Peel Stop?

In short, use Peel Stop for peeling or deteriorating paint and Gardz for porous or chalky surfaces. Both products excel at creating a stable base for your paint, but their specific applications ensure you're getting the best results for your project.

Can I skip sanding if I use primer?

Can you paint over primer without sanding the car? Technically, yes, you can do that. Some circumstances don't require sanding the existing paint and primer before repainting. If you choose this route, the car's surface might show minimal damage like puncture holes, body scratches, dents, and cracks.

Can you paint directly over Zinsser Gardz?

A: Yes. Zinsser Gardz is used to cure troublesome/porous plaster by sealing it. When the application of Zinsser Gardz has dried you can then paint any of the various types of emulsions over it.

Does Zinsser stop damp?

Made with a unique solvent-based formula that combines a state-of-the-art waterproofing resin with Portland cement to create a coating that stops up to 34psi of water pressure. WaterTite® Waterproofing Paint can be applied to dry, damp or wet surfaces, so water problems can be cured immediately.

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