Questions and Answers for KILZ RESTORATION 5 Gal. White Interior Primer, Sealer, and Stain Blocker

A:  Hi there, thank you for your question. As it turns out, we do not have any products that we recommend for shower tiles. Our coatings are not designed to be submerged underwater or get wet constantly. I suggest checking with your local store for a recommendation on a specialty product that you may be able to use for your project. Have a great day! -Giovanna

A:  Hi Rachel, thanks for the question. Our Restoration primer isn't recommended to be used on floors that are going to be exposed to direct foot traffic. It should only be used on Subfloors. We do have out Kilz 3 Premium Primer that can be used on floors, but it doesn't have the odor-blocking capabilities the the Restoration primer does. Have a great day! -Ronald

A:  Hi Ann, thanks for the question. It is a good idea to clean the walls before priming to ensure they are free of dust and debris. Washing with baking soda and vinegar isn't necessary; you could also wash the walls with water and a mild detergent. Have a great day! -Ronald

A:  Hi Ryan, thank you for your question. Our primers can only be tinted with up to 2 oz. of tint per gallon. This will only change the color slightly helping you achieve your topcoat color in fewer coats. The primer cannot be tinted to dark colors. Have a great day! -Giovanna

A:  Hi Debbi, thank you for your question. Each gallon of Kilz Restoration Primer will cover between 300-400 sq. ft. Have a great day! -Giovanna

A:  Hi Airique1974, thank you for your question. It's best to scuff sand the semi-gloss surface before applying Kilz Restoration. A non-soapy detergent or TSP substitute can be used to clean the surface after sanding. To help reduce the need to sand glossy surfaces, Kilz Adhesion can be applied. Have a great day! - Randy

A:  Hi Mark, thank you for your question. We typically advise letting concrete dry for at least 30 days before coating. Less than 10% (moisture) would be ideal, and greater than 20% (moisture) can affect the product's performance and longevity. You can also reach out to the manufacturer for more information about the suggested dry time before coating. -Lina

A:  Hi DEEE, thank you for your question. Before priming wall paneling with the oil-based Kilz Original Primer or the water-based Kilz Restoration Primer, scuff sanding will be required. The surface should be sound, clean, and scuff sanded to promote adhesion. After priming, you do not need to sand the primer, before topcoating. Have a great day! -Giovanna

A:  Hi Cornelio, thank you for your question. We do not recommend our Interior Kilz Restoration Primer on floors (or exterior projects). Have a great day! -Giovanna

A:  Hi CRWolfe, thanks for your question. As it turns out, we don't recommend applying our Kilz Restoration on a vinyl floor surface, as it may not adhere. Instead, I recommend asking your local hardware store for alternative products. Enjoy the rest of your day! -Christina