
Bin primer vs kilz. Bin is shellac based in alcohol. Zinsser 123 water based primer zinsser cover stain oil based primer and zinsser bin shellac based primer. Afik the original kilz is oil basedmineral spirits and they also have a water based product more like a drywall sealer. To not paint it just primer is soft and will scratch easy.
Both plus white pigment of course. Comparison of water based vs shellac vs oil based. Original kilz oil based is a great medium stain blocker zinssers bin shellac based is the toughest stain blocker the original kilz blocks light to medium stains very well and applies like a paint and has some odor. Primer does not cover like paint so to see through the primer really doesnt mean anything.
Apples vs oranges by kilz i asume the original oil by zinsser i assume shellac based bin. So in my research i have found bin to be the ultimate primer over kilz original and with the price tag yo match 80 for 5 gal of kilz vs 180 for bin. From zinsser you can obtain the b i n shellac based primer which locks in difficult odors from fire smoke tobacco smoke or pets. Kilz also offers an original primer formula and an adhesion primer variety that is great for tough to paint surfaces.
The rest of the test pieces are all sanded quickly with 200 grit sand paper and painted with 3 different primers. I have had better results with no bleed through sealing in stains dark colors or even things like pine knots with the shellac primer. Always use proper safety precaution and reference reliable outside sources before attempting any construction or remodeling task. On your primer test the kilz side although i dont use it may have been fine.
Prep bin primer latex duration. Both brands supply homeowners and contractors with a broad range of other options. And unfinished primer tends to turn yellow quickly. Bonding primers really thick alligatoring paint and rough surfaces with slightly peeling paint can be improved with a bonding primer which helps to lock everything down tight to the surface.
Kitchen cabinet primer adhesion test zinsser bondz vs zinsser bin. Bare metal primer certain metals dont accept regular primers very well. Price is no object i just want to make sure i get the smell and stains covered for good. When primed with 123 you can usually see the substate under it.
They all held up much better than the first two in the scratch tests.