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

A:  Hi there, thanks for the question. Our restoration Primer can be used on a smoke-damaged metal ceiling. I'd recommend cleaning the surface first to help with the adhesion of the primer. The primer can also be used to prime unfinished brick. Have a great day! -Ronald

A:  Hi Alan. thanks for the question. Typically most of the VOCs will have left the primer film within 48 hours. Have a great day! -Ronald

A:  Hi Gwen, thanks for the question. Our Restoration Primer dries to a flat finish and should be painted within 30 days. Have a great day! -Ronald

A:  Hi Jerry, thank you for your question. Kilz Restoration Primer is a great choice to seal and block stains and odors. If you have already used another primer, you can apply this primer on top of it as long as the surface is sound, clean, and dry. Good luck with your project! -Giovanna

A:  Hi Karen, thanks for your question. Yes, our Kilz Restoration can be used on an acoustic ceiling. You can use an airless sprayer with a .017-.021 sprayer tip, nylon/polyester brush, or 3/8in nap roller to apply this product. Have a great day! -Christina

A:  Hi Devi, thanks for the question. Yes, our Restoration Primer can be top coated with urethane enamel. Have a great day! -Ronald

A:  Hi Suze, thanks for your question. Our Kilz Restoration is a great choice to seal odors on your walls. However, it is not designed to kill any existing mold or bacteria on the surface, so you'll want to clean first with a mold-killing cleaner before priming. Good luck with your project! -Christina

A:  Hi AX01, thanks for your question. Our Kilz Restoration has a perm. rating of over 1.0, and it is considered a breathable coating. Have a great day! -Christina

A:  Hi Brad, thank you for your question. Yes, Kilz Restoration Primer can be tinted with up to 2 oz. of colorant per gallon. This will help achieve the color of the topcoat in fewer coats. Have a great day! -Giovanna

A:  Hi there, thank you for your question. Our Kilz Restoration Primer can be used for concrete subfloors to seal and block persistent pet odors. However, we do not recommend the primer for floors that will take on direct foot traffic. If that is the case, I advise reaching out to your local hardware or home improvement store for more information about an alternative primer that will work for your project. -Lina