Zinsser buying guide
Trusted quality since 1849
Innovation. Quality. Problem solving. Zinsser was founded on these principles in 1849 and has remained true to them for over 175 years.
Zinsser develops unique, problem-solving paint products that address the needs of professional painters, contractors and DIYers in the know. The range includes everything from high-performance primers to mould-resistant coatings so you can confidently tackle even the toughest surfaces.
B-I-N®
B-I-N® is a shellac-based primer-sealer, stain killer and odour blocker, designed to tackle the toughest stains including mould, water, smoke and tannin bleed. With a high-adhesion formula, it bonds to glossy surfaces without sanding, sealing porous surfaces, knots and sap streaks. Ideal for interior use and spot priming exterior metal, trims, PVC and wood.
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Features & benefits
- Ultimate performance, shellac-based primer-sealer
- Stain-killer and odour-blocker
- Unparalleled adhesion to any surface without sanding
- For interior and spot exterior use
- Seals knots and sap streaks
- Touch dry in just 15 minutes, recoatable in 45 minutes
PermaWhite®
Tough and scrubbable, PermaWhite® is a water-based, mould resistant paint, specifically designed for humid, high-moisture areas like bathrooms, kitchens and laundry rooms. The durable mould-resistant paint film is designed to resist cracking, peeling and blistering for up to 7 years and bonds to existing solvent-based or glossy paints.
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Features & benefits
- Contains a biocide to protect against fungal degradation*
- Resists cracking, peeling and blistering for up to 7 years
- Self-priming, sticks to surfaces without sanding
- Contains only trace VOCs (<0.1%).
- Fade-resistant
- Water-based, low odour formula
**Once dried the paint film is classed as a treated article and contains the surface biocide 4,5-dichloro-2 n-octyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one 0.12% by weight.*
PermaWhite® top tips
With a Class 1 Wet Scrub Rating, PermaWhite® produces a tough, scuff-resistant finish that withstands moisture and dirt pickup. Perfect for ceilings, walls, cabinets and trims.
PermaWhite® is self-priming, so for most jobs you won’t need a separate primer. Simply remove any existing mould or mildew, apply two coats and job done!
Remember, don’t paint over PermaWhite®! Painting over PermaWhite® will block its mould-resistant properties.
Peel Stop®
Peel Stop® is a flexible sealer for chalky surfaces, or surfaces where peeling and flaking is a problem. The clear bridging sealer tightly bonds to old paint and problem areas forming a sound surface for new paint. Peel Stop® forms a tough film that stays flexible and prevents peeling by letting moisture escape.
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Features & benefits
- Extend the life of problem surfaces
- Binds cracking, chalking and peeling paint
- Glues down cracks and gaps under edges of old paint
- For interior and exterior use
- Touch dry in 1 hour, recoatable in 2 hours
- Easy soap and water cleanup
- Contains only trace VOCs (<0.1%)
Gardz®
Features & benefits
- Repairs torn paper on damaged drywall and eliminates bubbles
- Seals old wallpaper adhesive and new plaster
- Water-based, low odour formula
- Dries fast to a clear, hard, moisture-proof film
- Binds down chalky surfaces
- Can be applied to high-pH surfaces
- Easy soap and water clean up
- Contains only trace VOCs (<0.1%)
AllCoat® Exterior (water-based)
Features & benefits
- Ultimate performance, all surface paint
- Scrubbable - Class 1 Wet Scrub rating (ISO11998)
- Long-lasting finish - up to 15 years performance
- Self-priming, easy to apply
- Excellent colour retention
- Touch dry and recoatable in just 1 hour
- Contains only trace VOCs (<0.1%)
Bulls Eye 1-2-3®
Features & benefits
- Universal water-based primer-sealer
- Excellent adhesion to glossy surfaces without sanding
- Low odour, water-based formula
- Touch dry in 30 minutes, recoatable in 1 hour
- For interior and exterior use
- Seals stains, graffiti and tannin bleed
Popular products
Cover Stain®
Cover Stain® is a fast-drying (recoat in 2 hours) interior/exterior primer and stain blocker that seals nicotine and water stains permanently. It offers excellent coverage, strong adhesion, and durability, penetrating wood for a flexible, crack- and peel-resistant finish. Compatible with all topcoats, it allows for same-day priming, sanding, and painting.
Ceiling Pro 5-in-1
Zinsser Ceiling Pro 5 in 1 is an innovative ceiling paint that primes, seals stains, bridges hairline cracks and finishes in one easy step. It adheres to any surface, blocks tough stains like water and smoke, includes a biocide to resist fungal degradation, extending the life of your ceiling. With low odor, ultra low VOC content, a quick 1 hour recoat time, it's the ultimate solution for long lasting ceilings.
Bulls Eye 1-2-3® Plus
Zinsser Bulls Eye 1-2-3® Plus is a next generation universal water-based primer, sealer and stain killer. It is ideal for interior and exterior painting projects. It delivers performance benefits normally only associated with solvent-based primers, including exceptional adhesion and stain blocking. It is specially formulated to resist re-wetting, meaning it can block water soluble stains like a solvent-based primer and seal oil-soluble stains.