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- High-performance, solvent-based primer-sealer in 2,900+ colours.
- Suitable for both interior and exterior surfaces including wood, plaster, metal, masonry, and more.
- Fast Drying: Recoat in less than 2 hours.
- High Hiding Formula: Blocks tough stains such as water, fire, smoke, and nicotine.
- Excellent Adhesion: Sticks to all surfaces without sanding, including glossy finishes.
- Easy Cleanup: Clean up with paint thinner or mineral spirits.
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Zinsser Cover Stain Primer Sealer Versatile High-Performance Solvent-Based Primer
For both interior and exterior applications. It offers superior stain blocking, excellent adhesion, and fast drying times, making it a reliable choice for a wide range of projects.
Key Benefits
- Fast Drying: Ready to recoat in less than 2 hours, allowing for quicker project completion.
- High Hiding Formula: Effectively blocks tough stains including water, fire, smoke, and nicotine.
- Excellent Adhesion: Adheres to all surfaces without the need for sanding, even on glossy finishes.
- Versatile Application: Suitable for a variety of surfaces such as wood, plaster, metal, masonry, and more.
- Easy Cleanup: Tools and spills can be cleaned easily with paint thinner or mineral spirits.
Suitable Applications
Zinsser Cover Stain Primer Sealer is ideal for use on surfaces affected by fire, smoke, and water damage, including:
- Interior Ceilings, Walls, Doors, Trim, Cabinets, and Furniture
- Exterior Siding, Fascia, Soffits, Trim, Doors, Walls, and Foundations
Application Instructions
Ensure surfaces are clean, dry, and free from dust, dirt, grease, and other contaminants. Apply with a brush, roller, or sprayer. In most cases, only one coat is necessary, but highly porous surfaces may require a second coat.
Restrictions and Limitations
Not intended for application on floors, decks, or surfaces subject to immersion or prolonged contact with water. Avoid using on roof surfaces.
Safety Information
Flammable liquid and vapour. May cause drowsiness or dizziness. Harmful to aquatic life with long-lasting effects. Ensure adequate ventilation during application and cleanup.
UN Number: UN1263. Contains hydrocarbons, C9-C11, n-/iso-/cyclo-alkanes, and other chemicals. Handle with care, following safety guidelines. Does not contain Diisocyanates.
Product Details
566-947320
Data sheet
- For Use By
- Consumer Use
- Interior / Exterior Use
- Interior & Exterior
- For Use On
- Wood
Cedar
Redwood
Metal
PVC
Plaster
Masonry
Doors
Windows
Ceramic Tiles
Glass - Application Method
- Brush
Roller
Spray - Colour
- Standard / Ready Mixed
- Pack Size
- 1L
2.5L
5L
10L - Coverage
- 9.8m² per litre
- Touch Dry
- 35 Mins
- UN Number
- UN1263
- Base Type
- Solvent-Based
- Suitable For Use On
- Cedar Furniture
- Suitable For Use On
- Fire Damaged Foundations
- Suitable For Use On
- Fire Damage
- Suitable For Use On
- Doors
- Suitable For Use On
- Water Damaged Doors
- Suitable For Use On
- Aluminium Cabinets
- Suitable For Use On
- Wood furniture
- Suitable For Use On
- Wood Ceilings
- Suitable For Use On
- Fire Damaged Railings
- Suitable For Use On
- Pine Ceilings
- Suitable For Use On
- Trim Skirting
- Suitable For Use On
- Water Damaged Trim
- Suitable For Use On
- Aluminium Furniture
- Suitable For Use On
- Hardboard
- Suitable For Use On
- Wood Doors
- Suitable For Use On
- Smoke Damaged Ceilings
- Suitable For Use On
- Pine Walls
- Suitable For Use On
- Windows
- Suitable For Use On
- Water Damaged Cabinets
- Suitable For Use On
- Steel Doors
- Suitable For Use On
- Plaster Walls
- Suitable For Use On
- Wood Trim
- Suitable For Use On
- Smoke Damaged Walls
- Suitable For Use On
- Pine Doors
- Suitable For Use On
- Cedar
- Suitable For Use On
- Water Damaged Furniture
- Suitable For Use On
- Steel Cabinets
- Suitable For Use On
- Wood Walls
- Suitable For Use On
- Plaster Ceilings
- Suitable For Use On
- Wood Cabinets
- Suitable For Use On
- Smoke Damaged Doors
- Suitable For Use On
- Pine Trim
- Suitable For Use On
- Redwood
- Suitable For Use On
- Water Damaged Surfaces
- Suitable For Use On
- Steel Furniture
- Suitable For Use On
- Furniture
- Suitable For Use On
- Wood Fascias
- Suitable For Use On
- Masonry
- Suitable For Use On
- Smoke Damaged Trim
- Suitable For Use On
- Pine Cabinets
- Suitable For Use On
- Iron Railings
- Suitable For Use On
- Water Damaged Exterior Siding
- Suitable For Use On
- Steel Railings
- Suitable For Use On
- Fire Damaged Ceilings
- Suitable For Use On
- Wood Soffits
- Suitable For Use On
- Metal
- Suitable For Use On
- Smoke Damaged Cabinets
- Suitable For Use On
- Pine Furniture
- Suitable For Use On
- Metal Doors
- Suitable For Use On
- Water Damaged Fascias
- Suitable For Use On
- Concrete Block
- Suitable For Use On
- Fire Damaged Walls
- Suitable For Use On
- Wood Railings
- Suitable For Use On
- Stucco
- Suitable For Use On
- Smoke Damaged Furniture
- Suitable For Use On
- Fir Furniture
- Suitable For Use On
- Railings
- Suitable For Use On
- Water Damaged Soffits
- Suitable For Use On
- Poured Concrete
- Suitable For Use On
- Smoke Damage
- Suitable For Use On
- Fire Damaged Doors
- Suitable For Use On
- Metal Cabinets
- Suitable For Use On
- Brick
- Suitable For Use On
- Smoke Damaged Surfaces
- Suitable For Use On
- Exterior Siding
- Suitable For Use On
- Soffits
- Suitable For Use On
- Water Damaged Foundations
- Suitable For Use On
- Water Damage
- Suitable For Use On
- Fire Damaged Trim
- Suitable For Use On
- Metal Furniture
- Suitable For Use On
- Wood
- Suitable For Use On
- Smoke Damaged Exterior Siding
- Suitable For Use On
- Plywood Furniture
- Suitable For Use On
- Metal Walls
- Suitable For Use On
- Water Damaged Railings
- Suitable For Use On
- Fire Damaged Cabinets
- Suitable For Use On
- Redwood Walls
- Suitable For Use On
- Plaster
- Suitable For Use On
- Smoke Damaged Fascias
- Suitable For Use On
- Plywood Ceilings
- Suitable For Use On
- Ceilings
- Suitable For Use On
- Masonry Trim
- Suitable For Use On
- Fire Damaged Furniture
- Suitable For Use On
- Redwood Doors
- Suitable For Use On
- Glass
- Suitable For Use On
- Smoke Damaged Soffits
- Suitable For Use On
- Plywood Walls
- Suitable For Use On
- Vinyl
- Suitable For Use On
- Masonry Fascias
- Suitable For Use On
- Fire Damaged Surfaces
- Suitable For Use On
- Redwood Trim
- Suitable For Use On
- Walls
- Suitable For Use On
- Smoke Damaged Foundations
- Suitable For Use On
- Plywood Doors
- Suitable For Use On
- Foundations
- Suitable For Use On
- Cedar Walls
- Suitable For Use On
- Fire Damaged Exterior Siding
- Suitable For Use On
- Redwood Cabinets
- Suitable For Use On
- Ceramic Tile
- Suitable For Use On
- Smoke Damaged Railings
- Suitable For Use On
- Plywood Trim
- Suitable For Use On
- Masonry Walls
- Suitable For Use On
- Cedar Doors
- Suitable For Use On
- Cedar Trim
- Suitable For Use On
- Fire Damaged Fascias
- Suitable For Use On
- Redwood Furniture
- Suitable For Use On
- PVC
- Suitable For Use On
- Water Damaged Ceilings
- Suitable For Use On
- Plywood Cabinets
- Suitable For Use On
- Fascias
- Suitable For Use On
- Cedar Cabinets
- Suitable For Use On
- Fire Damaged Soffits
- Suitable For Use On
- Ceramic Tile Walls
- Suitable For Use On
- Copper
- Suitable For Use On
- Water Damaged Walls
- Suitable For Use On
- Iron Furniture
- Suitable For Use On
- Cabinets
- Application Method
- Brush
- Application Method
- Roller
- Application Method
- Spray
- Manufacturer
- Zinsser
- Components
- 1K
- Usages
- Stain Blocking
- Product Usage Type
- Primer & Sealer
- Product Range
- Cover Stain
- Fastest Delivery
- Next Working Day
- Colour Family
- White
- Colour Family
- Cream
- Colour Family
- Beige
- Colour Family
- Grey
- Colour Family
- Green
- Colour Family
- Blue
- Colour Family
- Red
- Colour Family
- Brown
- Colour Family
- Pink
- Colour Family
- Orange
- Colour Family
- Purple
- Colour Family
- Yellow
- Colour Family
- Off-White
- Colour Family
- Black
- Product Focus
- Stain Blocking Paints
Questions
Question about the product
 Stephen on 2025-01-24 20:04:30 | Question: Hi, I’d like to use Zinsser Stain Cover on brick that still has some soot stains, before I re plaster the brick - this is in preparation for a wood burning stove installation. Will this product be heat resistant enough? (about 500mm from the stove) |
Answer from Rawlins’ Technical Team: No, this product is neither heat resistant, nor been tested to be plastered over, so wouldn't be suitable for this type of application. Assuming the brick is bare, clean, dry, sound and prepared as detailed in the technical datasheet, you could consider Tikkurila Muuri, 2 coats could be applied to provide dry heat resistance of up to 300C (White), or 180C (tinted colour options), but we wouldn't be able to advise plastering over this. | |
| Bicola on 2023-02-08 18:13:11 | Question: Can this be used as an undercoat for Suretherm Anti Condensation Paint? |
Answer from Rawlins’ Technical Team: N-Virol Suretherm Goodbye Mould Thermal Anti Condensation Paint is usually applied to internal wall or ceilings, if you wish to apply this over the Zinsser Cover Stain we would recommend testing on a small area prior to full application for compatibility and adhesion. | |
| Stephen Coke on 2022-05-10 08:45:17 | Question: Is this suitable for priming a new already treated timber gate? I'll be using Zinsser All Coat as a top coat. |
Answer from Rawlins’ Technical Team: Yes assuming the timber is bare, clean, dry, sound and prepared as detailed in the technical data sheet this would be an ideal primer for application under Zinsser Allcoat Exterior. | |
| Mike on 2022-03-17 15:27:36 | Question: Does this paint give damp proof protection? |
Answer from Rawlins’ Technical Team: No, this is an oil based primer, sealer, stain killer that can be applied to metal, painted finishes, wood and cured masonry. | |
| Roger on 2021-08-27 08:45:27 | Question: What colour primer is best to be used if topcoat will be RAL Silver Grey, is is white or should I use same/similar colour? |
Answer from Rawlins’ Technical Team: You would either use the same colour primer or a slightly lighter shade shuold you wish to ensure you do not miss any areas with the topcoat. | |
| Jane Duoe on 2019-11-12 22:58:43 | Question: Are the fumes after painting harmful if painted indoors? The odour is quite strong |
Answer from Rawlins’ Technical Team: Zinsser Cover Stain is sold for use in domestic properties and therefore is safe to use in this situation. Good ventilation during use should be provided as with many solvent based paints. A good flow of air through open windows will minimise solvent fumes. You can download the safety data sheet from the 'Attachments' tab on the product page on our website if you have any further concerns. | |
| Kyle Drewett on 2019-05-23 14:15:36 | Question: Would this be suitable to use as a primer before painting a wooden porch with black Zinsser AllCoat Exterior Gloss? |
Answer from Rawlins’ Technical Team: Yes as long as it is not used on any floor areas. | |
| Gemma on 2018-06-04 09:16:16 | Question: I want to paint over slightly Yellow nicotine stained white emulsion walls without having to wash them down, is there a product that mimics the effect of normal white Matt emulsion that I can just paint over the walls with? |
Answer from Rawlins’ Technical Team: The best product for this job would be the interior Zinsser AllCoat (Solvent-Based). This has a matt white finish and can be left as the finish coat. It may take 2 coats to cover if you are not washing down but if the staining is very slight you may do it in one coat. | |
| MARK RANDALL on 2017-03-20 14:05:58 | Question: Hi I want to paint a varnished wooden framed settee and chairs to use outside. It is very intricate so virtually impossible to sand. Will your cover stain primer bond sufficiently well to it to allow a top coat? Thanks |
Answer from Rawlins’ Technical Team: Zinsser Cover Stain should be fine for this. Provided the surface is clean and free from any waxes or spray polish type materials, the Cover Stain will bond well to the old varnish and provide a good base for a suitable exterior top coat. | |
| Peter Dennett on 2016-02-29 17:07:31 | Question: What is the best primer/sealer/undercoat to apply to exterior marine ply and softwood? Planning to apply 2 coats of Sadolin Superdec on top. |
Answer from Rawlins’ Technical Team: Zinsser Cover Stain would be the best primer to use. | |
| Paul on 2016-02-19 09:35:27 | Question: Can you thin cover stain? |
Answer from Rawlins’ Technical Team: Zinsser Cover Stain shouldn't be thinned for application as it is designed to be applied as supplied but you can use White Spirit for clean up. | |
| Roger baker on 2015-05-28 11:21:24 | Question: Can Zinsser Cover Stain be used to seal weeping knots? |
Answer from Rawlins’ Technical Team: No. You would need to scrape away any residue, thoroughly clean the knots with methylated spirits and then apply 1-2 coats as required of Zinsser B-I-N. | |
IMPORTANT SHIPPING & DELIVERY INFORMATION
Zinsser Cover Stain is only available with the shipping and delivery timescales listed below - please do not contact our Customer Support Team with enquiries about alternative or earlier shipping and delivery times.
Saturdays and Sundays, as well as Bank Holidays, are not classed as working days.
Orders placed after the cut-off for this product will not be processed for earliest dispatch until 9am the next working day.
All delivery costs below are excluding VAT
*All estimates are based on theoretical consumption rates and do not take into account any substrate deviations or wastage
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