By Can you paint latex over Zinsser Cover Stain primer?
Answer: Yes, latex paint over Cover Stain primer is fine. I recommend applying two coats of primer, scuff sanding in between coats with 220-grit, or 320-grit.
Can I use latex paint over Zinsser oil based primer?
Yes, you can use latex paint over oil primer, but you cannot apply an oil-based paint over latex. For the latex paint over oil primer to be successful, you need to first ensure that your painted surface is properly dry.
When can I paint over Zinsser Cover Stain primer?
Zinsser Cover Stain has a 2-hour recoat, meaning you can easily paint over it on the same day, even with water-based paint like emulsion.
When can I paint over Zinsser oil based primer?
Because it dries to the touch in 30 minutes, is ready to recoat in 2 hours and sticks to glossy surfaces without sanding, COVER-STAIN saves time on the job.
Is Zinsser Cover stain good for MDF?
If you are brushing this is the Cadillac of enamel under body’s. JP had a great post on using Zinsser Gardz on mdf prior to painting instead of oil primers. I tried it on a bunch of crown and it worked really nice.
What happens if you paint latex over oil based?
If you put latex paint over oil, you’ll just end up with that fruit roll-up look all over your house because they just can’t adhere. Since they’re not compatible, they won’t form a good bond. 15-30 days after painting, you’ll even be able to peel that paint right off after getting the surface wet.
What is the difference between Zinsser BIN and Zinsser Cover Stain?
Zinsser B-I-N is a shellac-based alternative to Bulls Eye 1-2-3 and is perfect for interior priming or for exterior spot priming. Zinsser Cover Stain is the only interior / exterior primer, sealer, stain sealer and bond coat that dries for recoat in only two hours.
Does Zinsser primer go bad?
Zinnser is one of the better brands of primer! Paint and primer can last longer than 5 yrs but the manufacture has to draw the line somewhere. From how you described the primer – it should still be good. Extreme heat would have left dried lumps in the can.
Is Zinsser primer oil based?
The Zinseer Cover Stain Oil Based Primer is an industry classic and is the best oil based primer for those who want a high hiding formula that really works wonders in blocking out stains from water and smoke. Some other nice selling points are that it sticks to all surfaces without the need to sand.
What is a cover stain?
Cover Stain is a fast drying alkyd that is best applied by sprayer. Any fast drying product should not be used for brush applications on bare wood, as the product has no time to level. A waterbased primer will dry slower but will raise the grain.
What is the best exterior primer for wood?
For exterior application on wood, it’s best to use a top-quality acrylic primer that is recommended for exterior wood. Latex primers work better if the wood is heavy with tannins. Acrylic block fillers are used to prime concrete block. For interior stain-blocking applications, use a latex primer recommended for interior use.