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Zinsser BullsEye 1-2-3 Plus Stain Sealer

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Zinsser BullsEye 1-2-3 Plus Stain Sealer is an advanced all purpose water based primer, sealer and stain blocker that is suitable for any priming job on nearly any surface. It offers all of the same benefits of a solvent based primer without the VOC content and nasty fumes – it also dries very quickly and is ready to paint over in just 1 hour.

Use Zinsser BullsEye 1-2-3 Plus both inside and outside the home, office or work area on glossy and porous surfaces including, metal, tiles, walls, ceilings, wood, concrete, glass and plaster. Permanently seal in stains or use it simply to provide an uLitrea reliable, tough and even base coat to surfaces.

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Zinsser BIN Stain Killer & Primer Sealer

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Zinsser BIN is a versatile, fast drying shellac based primer and sealant that permanently blocks stains and odours and provides an excellent surface for paint or wallpaper on a huge variety of interior surfaces. Because of its unique stain killer formulation, Zinsser BIN is frequently used to cover and seal water marks, mildew stains, graffiti and resinous, bleeding wood. It is also the perfect primer to use to seal in odours caused by smoke and fire, nicotine and urine.

Zinsser BIN adheres superbly to both porous and glossy surfaces and is a fantastic primer for varnished wood and melamine (making it perfect for transforming tired kitchen cupboards and old furniture). Use Zinsser BIN to successfully prime and seal a wide range of materials including walls, ceilings, wood, metal, cement, plaster, brick and melamine.

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A Guide to 10 Different Primers and Sealers

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When it comes to decorating, one of the most important tasks is sealing and priming walls and other surfaces ready for painting. There are a wide range of different primers and sealers available and choosing the right one can be difficult. We’ve therefore provided an overview of ten different varieties to help you choose the right one for your home.

1 – Aluminium Wood Primers
Aluminium wood primers are used to seal and prime oil hardwoods ready for painting. They are applied directly to surfaces like chipboard, hardboard and plywood and typically take around six hours to dry.

2 – Calcium Plumbate
Calcium plumbate is used by professionals to prime external metal surfaces and is a popular choice for outside metal fixtures and fittings. It is recommended specifically for ferrous metals  (i.e. those containing iron) and can help prevent rusting from occurring. This type of primer takes a little longer to dry, typically around eight hours depending on the conditions.

3 – Chromate Primer
Chromate primers have been specifically designed to help prevent corrosion of metals and is particularly well suited to use on aluminium surfaces. This type of primer takes around ten hours to dry and is suitable for indoor and outdoor use.

4 – General Purpose Primers
Probably the most common type of primer are general purpose primers like Zinsser primer. These are suitable for sealing any porous surface like plaster, hardboard, plywood or concrete. They are intended for indoor use and can be used on walls and ceiling. The majority of general purpose primers are quick drying in around four hours.

5 – Knotting Primer
Knotting primer is another specialist primer which has been designed specifically for use on natural woods. This type of primer helps to prevent the knots in wood from leaking and discolouring your paintwork. Depending on the brand, knotting primer generally dries in around three hours.

6 – PVA Bonding Agent
PVA bonding agent is another multi-purpose sealer which has been designed for use on a wide range of materials. It works especially well on concrete, brick and cement rendering and is therefore perfect for external use. This sealer also takes around three hours to dry.

7 – Red Oxide
Red Oxide is a specialist primer which has been specifically designed for use on ferrous metals. This primer is only suitable for indoor use and helps to prevent corrosion. It generally takes around four hours to dry depending on the brand.

8 –Stabilising Primers
Stabilising primers have been developed for use on surfaces which are prone to flakiness or powdering. This type of primer is well suited to fibre board, concrete, plaster, plasterboard, stone and cement rendering, and is perfect for external use. Depending on the conditions, stabilising primers take around three hours to dry.

9 – Water Repellent Primers
Water repellent primers have been designed specifically for preventing water from penetrating surfaces. This type of primer works well on external surfaces and is ideal for use on brick, cement, stone and concrete. Depending on the brand and conditions, water repellent primers usually dry in less than an hour.

10 – Wood Primers
Wood primers have been designed to help seal a variety of woods including hardboard, plywood and chipboard. They are used to prevent paint like Zinsser paint from soaking into the wood. Designed for indoor use, wood primers usually take around four hours to dry fully.

There are a wide range of primers on the market each offering solutions for different surfaces so now you know the different types, choose the right one for your needs today.

 

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Zinsser Primer and Sealers 101

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Zinsser has been a staple of the DIY industry for many years, building up a reputation for designing tools that have helped people tackle any number of decorating problems. Below we have a look at their primers and sealers and show how they can be of help to you.

Zinsser Primer – There are a whole range of products that are designed to prep walls, ceilings, tiles and other surfaces for treatment or decoration. Collectively they are referred to as primers. Zinsser manufactures a range of primers which do different jobs.

Zinsser Cover Stain Primer – Primer that’s intended to work on surfaces stained with water marks, nicotine, graffiti, rust or mildew stains. If these surfaces are painted directly, the stains will probably show through the paint or leach into wallpaper, causing blemishes.

Zinsser Peel Stop Primer – This is specially designed for use on flaking, cracked or peeling paint. It will create a smooth and flat surface that is ready to take another layer of paint over the top. As well as working on plaster, wood, cement and metal surfaces in the home, Peel Stop Primer can also be used on external surfaces.

Zinsser BullsEye 123 Primer – This can be used inside and outside where damp is causing a problem, typically in laundry rooms, bathrooms and kitchens. Unlike some damp or mould remedies, it is non-toxic. It seals stains caused by mould so that they don’t leach into future layers of paint or wallpaper. It also works to prevent future mould growth.

Zinsser BullsEye 123 Plus Primer – A stronger version of the above. This is for use on pretty much any surface affected by mould and will seal in mildew and water to make the surface ready for painting or wallpapering.

Zinsser Sealants – As well as the range of primers, Zinsser also sell Zinsser Grandz, a specialist sealer and bond coat which is designed for use on porous surfaces like plaster, plasterboard, wallpaper, lining paper or filler to create a smooth surface that’s ready for painting.

When it comes to home decorating, preparation is key. So use the Zinsser primer or sealer that’s right for your home to make sure you get a professional looking end result.