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

A:  That's a great question, Regman. When dealing with the wallpaper adhesive, you want to avoid using a water-based coating. This means the Rust-Oleum Zinsser Cover Stain Oil-Based Primer and Sealer is a great choice for your application. This will help ensure that the adhesive doesn't reactivate and it seals it down appropriately. - Rust-Oleum Product Support 1

A:  Happy to help, Nick! Each gallon of Rust-Oleum Zinsser Cover Stain Classic Oil-Based Primer has a recommended coverage of 400 square feet. - Rust-Oleum Product Support 3

A:  It will covers up to 400 sq. ft. per gallon.

A:  no can't do it

A:  Yes. Tint it dark gray for best coverage. Use an exterior acrylic for your top coat.

A:  Yes, this is timetable. Just remember it is an oil based primer. So you will need paint thinner for clean up.

A:  We can help you, Beau. Rust-Oleum Zinsser CoverStain Primer may be tinted with up to 2 ounces of universal colorant per gallon to improve the hiding power of the topcoat. - Rust-Oleum Product Support 5

A:  yes you can use it as base primer before finish coat. Also finish coat must be a height gloss

A:  if you use it as a primer yes,

A:  Yes this is an excellent primer to use on the raw wood after you scrape and sand all the loose paint off. After cleaning the entire project of dirt, duct, and it dries out, I suggest you use an exterior acrylic paint for your final coat.

A:  Glad to help out, Beau. We don't recommend using Rust-Oleum Zinsser CoverStain Primer on a floor or deck because it is not a floor-grade coating and will not hold up well in that type of environment. It will wear away quickly. For priming, we recommend using Rust-Oleum RockSolid Deck Start Wood Primer as long as a solid topcoat will be used. Keep in mind that whatever topcoat you use is suitable for foot traffic. https://www.homedepot.com/p/Rust-Oleum-RockSolid-1-gal-Deck-Start-Exterior-Wood-Primer-Clear-312283/307428127 - Rust-Oleum Product Support 5

A:  yes you can

A:  The paint is a lighter viscosity than most oils. You may have to experiment to find the right tip. It's an excellent primer and we'll seal stains.

A:  Yes, Rust-Oleum Zinsser Cover Stain Oil-Based Primer can be applied with a HVLP paint sprayer. Make sure to follow the manufacture's instructions for the spray equipment. - Rust-Oleum Product Support 3

A:  Thank you for your response, Gregory. Yes, you can skim coat the Rust-Oleum Zinsser CoverStain Primer with drywall mud when it is fully dried. Keep in mind that you will need to prime over the drywall again after the mud is dry. - Rust-Oleum Product Support 5

A:  Yes. It may take two coats of latex or acrylic paint to cover.

A:  YES WHY NOT

A:  Yes. You may need two coats to cover.

A:  Great question, Oscar! Yes, Rust-Oleum Zinsser Cover Stain Oil-Based Primer and Sealer can be topcoated with either an oil or water-based paint. - Rust-Oleum Product Support 3

A:  work fine,

A:  This product should work well in an electric sprayer. Keep in mind the paint will not flatten so you need to be proficient in the use of your sprayer. This is an oil base product so the clean-up requires paint thinner.

A:  Happy to help! The Rust-Oleum Zinsser Cover Stain Oil-Based Primer can be applied by a spray gun. We do not recommend thinning the product and be sure to follow manufacturer's instructions when using the spray equipment. We suggest using a 0.015-0.017" tip at 1800-2200 PSI. - Rust-Oleum Product Support 1

A:  Thank you for your response, Ed. Rust-Oleum Zinsser CoverStain can be applied with a sprayer. You'll need to follow the manufacturer’s instructions when using spray equipment. Use a 0.015 to 0.017" tip at 1800-2200 psi. - Rust-Oleum Product Support 5

A:  Thank you for reaching out! Our Zinsser Cover Stain Low-VOC Oil-Based Primer should be applied when temperatures are between 40° and 90°F, and the relative humidity is less than 85%. It may be topcoated in 2-4 hours, and we recommend applying the primer when it will be topcoated prior to rain impacting the surface, as rain can introduce contaminants that may impede adhesion between the primer and top coat. - Rust-Oleum Product Support 2