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Cover Stain 5 gal. White Low VOC Classic Oil-Based Interior/Exterior Primer and Sealer

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  • Low VOC primer seals, blocks stains and provides great adhesion
  • Excellent stain blocker, hides dark colors, seals tannin bleed
  • Fast drying primer, topcoat in 1 hour and works with any topcoat
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About This Product

Zinsser 5 gal. 100 VOC Cover Stain Oil-Base Interior/Exterior Classic sticks to any surface without sanding. Exceptional stain killing power, its oil-based formula effectively seals stains from water, smoke, fire, nicotine and blocks tanning bleed. It offers excellent flexibility and adhesion.

Highlights

  • Ideal for interior or exterior use to block and seal stains on a many surfaces including drywall, cured plaster, cement based coatings, wood, metal, vinyl, PVC and masonry
  • Covers up to 2000 sq. ft. depending on surface porosity and application method
  • Flat white finish
  • High hiding all surface general purpose primer hides dark colors and seals most interior and exterior stains
  • True oil-based formula is nationally compliant at 100 VOC
  • 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
  • Ideal for tannin rich wood, blocks and seals tannin bleed
  • Dries to touch in 2 hours
  • Clean up spills and drips with a rag soaked in mineral spirits
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Product Information

Internet # 206803062

Model # 271450

Store SKU # 1001764189

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Specifications

Container Size: 5 Gallon

Dimensions

Container Size

5 Gallon

Details

Application

Sealer

Application Method

Brush, Paint Sprayer, Roller

Base Material

Oil Based

Coating Product Category

Primer

Color Family

White

Color Family

Whites

Color/Finish

White

Dry to Touch (min.)

120 min

Interior/Exterior

Exterior, Interior

Number of coats recommended

1

Number per Package

1

Paint/Stain Clean Up

Mineral Spirits

Paint/Stain Features

Low VOC, Sealer

Primer Purpose

Color Changing, Stain Blocking

Returnable

90-Day

Sheen

Flat/Matte

Surface Material Use

Ceramic, Composite/Vinyl, Concrete/Brick/Masonry/Stone, Drywall, Metal, Wood

Warranty / Certifications

Manufacturer Warranty

Satisfaction guaranteed for full refund of purchase price

Questions & Answers

50Questions
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Q:Can this product be use in a regular graco sprayer since it’s oil base
by|Apr 25, 2024
1 Answer
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A:  Happy to help! Rust-Oleum Zinsser Cover Stain Low VOC Classic Oil-Based Primer can be applied with a brush, roller, or paint sprayer. Make sure to follow any instructions with the sprayer for oil-based primers. We do not recommend thinning this primer. - Rust-Oleum Product Support 3

by|Apr 25, 2024
    caret
    Q:Can I use acrylic paint over the cover stain oil based primer?
    by|Apr 10, 2024
    1 Answer
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    A:  Great question, Mary! Yes, Rust-Oleum Zinsser Cover Stain Low VOC Classic Oil-Based Primer can be topcoated with acrylic and other water-based paints. - Rust-Oleum Product Support 3

    by|Apr 11, 2024
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      Q:Are the fumes harmful
      by|Feb 15, 2024
      1 Answer
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      A:  Thank you for reaching out! With any painting project, proper air circulation and ventilation is a must. We do recommend the use of a respirator when applying Rust-Oleum Zinsser Cover Stain Low VOC Classic Oil-Based Primer. - Rust-Oleum Product Support 3

      by|Feb 16, 2024
        caret
        Q:Can this product work on ceramic tile before installing new ceramic tile over existing tile
        by|Feb 7, 2024
        1 Answer
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        A:  Happy to help! Rust-Oleum Zinsser Cover Stain Low VOC Classic Oil-Based Primer can be applied to ceramic tile. Make sure to follow prep instructions for the new tile for the best results. - Rust-Oleum Product Support 3

        by|Feb 8, 2024
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          Customer Reviews

          4 out of 5

          • 4 out of 216 reviews
          • 60% recommend this product
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          This is NOT the original oil primer formula
          Maybe only in California, but this new formula is unusable. I tried with an expensive natural bristle brush, then with a 4" roller. It drags badly and leaves the worst brush strokes I've ever encountered. The original formula was my go-to for any raw wood, trim or cabinet priming--smooth application and minimal brush strokes. This is also as pungent as ever and best to use outside if possible. (When reading reviews, check the dates).
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          Response from Rust-OleumSupportJan 23, 2023
          Hi Glen, this product is our low-VOC Zinsser Cover Stain Oil-Based Primer. Our original Zinsser Cover Stain Oil-Based Primer is still produced, though it may not be available in your area, depending on local VOC restrictions. - Rust-Oleum Product Support 2 Rustoleum
            2 found this review helpful
            Horrible product
            This product takes forever to dry. It dries super glossy. It’s sticky and doesn’t flow. The fumes are worse than the original Coverstain.
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            Response from Rust-OleumSupportApr 25, 2022
            Oh no, not something we like to hear. Zinsser Low VOC Cover Stain Oil Based Primer dries to the touch in 1 hour. New or porous surfaces can be topcoated after 2 hours. Previously painted or sealed
            surfaces can be topcoated after 3-4 hours. Full cure will be achieved in 7-10 days. Give us a call at 888-855-1774 so we can hear more about your application and try to make things right.
            - Rust-Oleum Product Support 6 Rustoleum
              1 found this review helpful
              This Zinsser primer really did a GREAT job! We used an airless sprayer to apply two coats of this...
              This Zinsser primer really did a GREAT job! We used an airless sprayer to apply two coats of this oil based primer/sealer to fresh new wood siding on our house and garage exteriors. It covered beautifully. We know that one coat would have done the job but figured this stuff was doing such a good job that perhaps our long term satisfaction would be virtually guaranteed with that second coat. We plan on living here for decades and this primer convinced us that we are going to be so happy with this paint job that we will only need future paint jobs to update color. After all, it's the prep that makes the paint keep looking good.
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              2 found this review helpful
              Good i used to do wait wash
              Good i used to do wait wash
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              2 found this review helpful
              Fraud! This is NOT oil-based primer! It looks exactly the same as the quart sized paint can, but...
              Fraud! This is NOT oil-based primer! It looks exactly the same as the quart sized paint can, but this is a different formula. If you want smooth fast drying stain blocking primer DO NOT BUY THIS LOW VOC CRAP! It does not have a 2 hr re-coat time, after more than 24 hrs it is still GOO and I cannot handle my clients kitchen cabinet doors. Will have to re-sand and redo. Also says can use with any top coat, not the case. I spot primed with your real oil-based primer in quart size, only to have it dry grainy and weird over top this low voc junk. ATTN: Zinsser Change the color of the product so as not to confuse with your real oil-based primer, which is a very good product. You say "classic oil-base" but it is not the real deal and actually quite terrible!
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              Response from Rust-OleumSupportOct 26, 2018
              Thank you for your feedback. Rust-Oleum Zinsser Cover Stain Low VOC Cover Stain Primer and Sealer is oil-based primer that can be topcoated after 2 hours on new or porous surfaces and after 3-4 hours on previously painted or sealed surfaces. We want to her more about the surface condition and get to the bottom of this! Please give us a call at 888-855-1774 to talk with us further.
              - Rust-Oleum Product Support 3 Rustoleum
                5 found this review helpful
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                Unusable
                It's kind of like trying to paint with honey or molasses. Three brush strokes and I gave up even though I can't return it.
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                Response from Rust-OleumSupportApr 8, 2024
                Something is amiss here, Gary! Our Zinsser Cover Stain Oil-Based Primer should be no thicker than a typical oil-based primer. It sounds like an improper or breached seal may have led to the primer thickening in the container. Please give us a call at 888-855-1774, we will be happy to help! - Rust-Oleum Product Support 2 Rustoleum
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