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Zinsser Cover Stain White Primer and Sealer 5 gal
Zinsser Cover Stain White Primer and Sealer 5 gal
Zinsser Cover Stain White Primer and Sealer 5 gal
Zinsser Cover Stain White Primer and Sealer 5 gal
Zinsser Cover Stain White Primer and Sealer 5 gal
Zinsser Cover Stain White Primer and Sealer 5 gal
Zinsser Cover Stain White Primer and Sealer 5 gal
Zinsser Cover Stain White Primer and Sealer 5 gal
Zinsser Cover Stain White Primer and Sealer 5 gal

Zinsser Cover Stain White Primer and Sealer 5 gal

Made in America

Support American manufacturers + independent hardware retailers in one purchase.

Blocks stubborn stains before they bleed through, with enough primer in one container to cover up to 2,500 square feet.
Zinsser MPN 3500
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This product isn’t sold on our website — see your local hardware store.

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This one's worth the trip to the store.

This Zinsser item is one you'll find in stores rather than online — and that's often the better way to buy. In store you get the genuine article, full manufacturer warranty, and real advice from someone who's actually handled it — no counterfeits, no gray-market resellers.

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About Product Overview

Zinsser Cover Stain is the primer pros reach for when a wall or surface has problems paint alone won't fix. It's built to block stains before they can bleed through your topcoat, so water marks, smoke damage, tannin bleed from wood, and other stubborn marks stay covered instead of ghosting back through weeks later.

At 5 gallons, this size covers a serious amount of ground, with each container rated for 2,000-2,500 square feet. It's tintable, so you can bias it toward your finish color for better hide, and it's rated for indoor and outdoor use across all surfaces - meaning one product handles interior walls, trim, and exterior jobs alike. Recoat in as little as an hour, with full cure reached in 7 days.

  • Sub-brand: Cover Stain by Zinsser
  • Container size: 5 gallons
  • Coverage: 2,000-2,500 sq ft
  • Stain-blocking formula for water, smoke, and tannin stains
  • Tintable; recommended for all surfaces, indoor and outdoor
  • Recoat in 1 hour; full cure in 7 days

The Details Specifications

Ships Ground Travels by ground for safe handling — common for items with a lithium battery, aerosol, or liquid inside. Nothing extra to do on your end; it simply ships by truck instead of by air.
Non-Returnable This product cannot be returned. All sales final.
Brand Zinsser
Model / MPN 3500
UPC 047719035008
Weight 59 lbs
Country of Origin USA
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