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Cover Stain 1 qt. White Oil-Based Interior/Exterior Primer and Sealer
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  • Oil-Based primer seals, blocks stains and gives great adhesion
  • Requires no sanding, hides dark colors and prevents tannin bleed
  • Fast drying, stain killing primer can be coated in 1 hour
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Q:What can I use to paint a pressure treated deck around a pool to get a light to medium gray color?
by|Apr 21, 2024
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A:  Happy to clear things up! While Rust-Oleum Zinsser Cover Stain Oil-Based Primer can be applied to exterior wood surfaces, we do not recommend it for use on decks due to the foot-traffic these areas receive. For exterior decks, we recommend Rust-Oleum RockSolid 6X Deck Coating. https://www.homedepot.com/p/Rust-Oleum-RockSolid-1-Gal-Gray-Exterior-6X-Deck-Coat-319638/307428163 - Rust-Oleum Product Support 3

by|Apr 23, 2024
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    Q:Can this product be used to primer Over wallpaper
    by|Apr 11, 2024
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    A:  Happy to help! To ensure proper adhesion and performance, all wallpaper will need to be removed prior to applying Rust-Oleum Zinsser Cover Stain Oil-Based Primer. - Rust-Oleum Product Support 3

    by|Apr 11, 2024
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      Q:Can I use a HVLP sprayer or does it have to be airless?
      by|Apr 9, 2024
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      A:  Happy to clear things up, Austin! Rust-Oleum Zinsser Cover Stain Oil-Based Primer can be applied with a HVLP paint sprayer. We do not recommend thinning, but make sure to follow any other instructions from the manufacture for your paint sprayer. - Rust-Oleum Product Support 3

      by|Apr 11, 2024
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        Q:can it be used to hide stains and prime bare spots on exterior painted concrete?
        by|Apr 3, 2024
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        A:  Great question, Thomas! Rust-Oleum Zinsser Cover Stain Oil-Based Primer can be used on previously painted exterior concrete. Make sure to remove anything loose and to try to remove as much of the stains as possible prior to priming. Please keep in mind, we do not recommend this primer for use on driveways, garages, or patios. - Rust-Oleum Product Support 3

        by|Apr 3, 2024
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          Q:Can the Zinsser Oil Based primer be sanded to eliminate brush strokes?
          by|Mar 19, 2024
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          A:  Happy to help, Lonnie! Yes, Rust-Oleum Zinsser Cover Stain Oil-Based Primer can be sanded if needed to help smooth it. - Rust-Oleum Product Support 3

          by|Apr 23, 2024
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            Q:Can I use this primer over something already painted and then stain the product
            by|Mar 10, 2024
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            A:  Happy to clear things up, Todd! While Rust-Oleum Zinsser Cover Stain Oil-Based Primer can be applied to previously painted surfaces, this product will not accept a stain if it is penetrating. You will need to check with the stain manufacture and ensure that it can be applied to a previously painted surface. - Rust-Oleum Product Support 3

            by|Mar 12, 2024
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              Q:Can the cover stain primer be used on new construction Sheetrock and pine shiplap? What is the recommended fry time?
              by|Mar 8, 2024
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              A:  Great question, Teresa! Rust-Oleum Zinsser Cover Stain Oil-Based Primer can be applied to both drywall and pine surfaces. We recommend allowing the primer to dry for at least 1 hour prior to top coating. - Rust-Oleum Product Support 3

              by|Mar 12, 2024
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                Q:Is this good primer for all of this? Old pine wood exterior siding sanded down to the bare wood, with some old but good adhering paint still attached, and some new wood repairs, and some dry, bare, gray weathered, but solid wood.
                by|Mar 1, 2024
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                A:  Great question! Yes, Rust-Oleum Zinsser Cover Stain Oil-Based Primer can be used on those surfaces. If any wood is new, we do recommend performing a splash test on the surface to ensure a sealer is not present. - Rust-Oleum Product Support 3

                by|Mar 4, 2024
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                  Application

                  Sealer

                  General Purpose

                  General Purpose

                  Sealer

                  Primer Purpose

                  Color Changing, Stain Blocking

                  Color Changing, Grease Cover, Rust-Resistant, Sealant, Smoke Cover, Stain Blocking

                  Color Changing, Grease Cover, Odor Blocking, Sealant, Smoke Cover, Stain Blocking

                  Color Changing, Stain Blocking

                  Container Size

                  1 Quart

                  1 Quart

                  1 Gallon

                  1 Gallon

                  Sheen

                  Flat/Matte

                  Flat/Matte

                  Flat/Matte

                  Flat/Matte

                  Surface Material Use

                  Drywall, Wood

                  Concrete/Brick/Masonry/Stone, Drywall, Metal, Plaster, Wood

                  Brick, Concrete, Drywall, Metal, Plaster, Vinyl, Wood

                  Wood