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Zinsser Cover Stain®
Zinsser Cover Stain is an oil-base primer-sealer and a favorite with professional painters because of its excellent adhesion, stain blocking, and sealing capabilities.
It’s particularly effective for covering and blocking tough stains like water, nicotine, smoke and bleeding from wood tannins.
Features
Sticks to surfaces with no sanding
Interior and exterior surfaces
An excellent exterior wood sealer
Prevents tannin bleed in cedar, redwood, and more
Seals water, smoke & nicotine stains
Dries in as fast as 30 minutes*
*Low VOC product dry times may take longer
Available Sizes
13 oz. Spray
16 oz. Spray
1 Quart
1 Gallon
5 Gallon
SURFACES
Zinsser Cover Stain works best for these surfaces:
Wood
Good for priming bare wood, including interior and exterior wood surfaces such as cabinets, furniture, doors, and trim.
Metal
Cover Stain can adhere well to various metals, making it suitable for priming metal doors, railings, and other metal fixtures.
Masonry and Concrete
Can be used on masonry walls, concrete surfaces, and even certain types of brick.
Previously Painted Surfaces
It effectively covers old oil-based or latex-based paints to ensure proper adhesion for the new coat of paint.
Stained or Discolored Surfaces
Cover Stain is designed to block and seal stains from bleeding through the topcoat, making it suitable for areas with water stains, ink marks, and other tough-to-cover blemishes.
Exterior Surfaces
They can be used on the exterior of buildings, such as priming wood siding or trim.
Kitchens and Bathrooms
Works on surfaces in high-moisture areas.
Plaster and Drywall
Cover Stain can be used on interior plaster and drywall surfaces.
Ceiling Stains
Works well for blocking and covering stains on ceilings caused by water leaks or smoke damage.
Paneling
Great for priming over wood paneling, particularly if the paneling has a glossy finish or is stained.
REMEMBER
It's important to note that Zinsser Cover Stain is an oil-based primer, which means it has a strong odor and requires proper ventilation during application. Additionally, if you're planning to apply latex-based paint over Cover Stain, make sure to allow the primer to dry thoroughly before applying the paint. Always follow the instructions on the label and safety guidelines when using any primer or paint product.
