Anyone ever use Kilz low odor primer?

[Bugle]

Does this work as well as the original oil based Kilz? I plan on using it to paint paneling. Here's what they say: http://www.kilz.com/masterchem/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=3420284c68583210VgnVCM1000006b0910acRCRD

 

[SteveColes]

Does this work as well as the original oil based Kilz? I plan on using it to paint paneling. Here's what they say: http://www.kilz.com/masterchem/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=3420284c68583210VgnVCM1000006b0910acRCRD

I have used it and did not like it. BUT, I can't remember why. :embaresse

 

[Canuck]

I just finished doing a previously wallpapered bedroom where after scrubbing off the residual glue, I prepped the walls with the low odor Kilz oil based primer. I did crack a window about 6 inches and had a fan running but found that the lingering odor was in fact acceptable.

One thing that I didn't like was that it was pretty thin and proned to splatter easily if I was too fast with roller! :eusa_doh:


I have read somewhere that if you add a tablespoon of vanilla to a gallon of oil based paint that the odor is reduced considerably. Haven't tried that one.


(I did used a Sherwin Williams branded oil based primer on some BR cabinets a few years ago and although it is a very effective primer, it had us wanting to check into a hotel for a couple of days while it cured!)


Not sure if the additional cost of the odorless Kilz is worth it though.


Wayne

 

[sawduster]

I do not like it :no: it is thin and coverage is very poor. i'm old school and prefer the original stuff with a painters mask ( if i am spraying ) and a fan. We sell both kinds here where I work and very few customers order the low odor for the same reason ( coverage )

 

[CarvedTones]

Piling on...

The main reason I use Kilz when I do is that it is better than most primers at covering stains. The low odor didn't do that as well and required an extra coat. Since every stain is different, I can't be sure it was apples to apples but I won't use it again.

 

[SteveColes]

Just in case, I misunderstood, I thought we were talking about the Water based stuff.

 

[pboro]

I read that Kilz is just pigmented shellac- explains why it is thin & covers sap, any oil/waterbase, etc

 

[CarvedTones]

I read that Kilz is just pigmented shellac- explains why it is thin & covers sap, any oil/waterbase, etc

That was my understanding also. The low odor would have to use a solvent for the shellac that isn't as noxious and I suspect it isn't as good of a solvent and doesn't have as much shellac in it. This is just a guess.

 

[Tim Sherwood]

I have used both also. I will stick with the old, shellac based primer. The shellac seals the old finish and won't let it bleed through.

 

[jhreed]

+1 on the vanilla.

 

[Howard Acheson]

I read that Kilz is just pigmented shellac- explains why it is thin & covers sap, any oil/waterbase, etc

Kilz makes both oil based primers (the original Kilz is oil based) and water based primers. The original Zinsser B-I-N primers are pigmented shellac but the also make oil based and waterbased primers.

Go to the Kilz and Zinsser web sites and you will see their complete line of products.

These days of reformulated low VOC products, be sure that the primer you choose is compatible with your intended top coat.