put good paint into the used 0 voc can! I havent used any kilz product for years for the same reason its not what it once was imho

I hate the new formula paints I have tried, unless you get to the highest $$ of a line they all lack alot.

I use Zinzzer 123 with good results def not low voc tho

Well, I'm off the hook on that problem now. Thank God.

I just used a product called guards. It's low voc and was recommended from our wallpaper guy. We did prime over it with flat before doing some eggshell. We used it to cover new and old drywall that had wallpaper removed.

SW sells promar-200 primer thar iirc is 0 voc. I've only used it a few times to prime over small patch jobs with the most recent being in a laboratory setting. Never used it on more than one sheet but it seemed to stick well enough and we haven't received any warrantee calls.

Gardz is pretty good stuff, it's basically made to seal drywall where the paper facing has been removed. Only problem is it's clear.

I know SW and BM both have 0 voc primers.

MJconstruction said:

I just used a product called guards. It's low voc and was recommended from our wallpaper guy. We did prime over it with flat before doing some eggshell. We used it to cover new and old drywall that had wallpaper removed.

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New drywall, skimmed walls, you name it - pretty much any porous surface. Besides excellent adhesion, it makes it easy to get consistent gloss and sheen with fewer top coats in those difficult situations. Eggshell on a smooth wall or ceiling with grazing light come to mind, since I once had to 5 coat a new ceiling to get it perfect.

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Gardz is pretty good stuff, it's basically made to seal drywall where the paper facing has been removed. Only problem is it's clear.

I know SW and BM both have 0 voc primers.

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Yes, thanks guys. Bonehead mistake on my part. Going by my PPG store today to pick up an order and will see what they have in their line.

I do have accounts at BM and SW but use PPG for most everything.

It being clear is the only downside I noticed. We ended up putting a flat coat the same color as finish coat just to see the minor imperfections. Worked out well. And the stuff really has almost no odor too it so it was great in the occupied building we're working in.

avenge said:

Gardz is pretty good stuff, it's basically made to seal drywall where the paper facing has been removed. Only problem is it's clear. I know SW and BM both have 0 voc primers.

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Mix a little white with it.

Sherwin Williams Pro Mar 200 zero VOC's used a lot of it covers really well?

Dulux has a great Zero VOC primer/sealer called Lifemaster.

You can use VOC Interior Latex Primer, it is a durable, professional quality, interior vinyl acrylic primer. it seals the surface and provide good topcoat performance.

On another thread someone said Guardz doesn't recommend mixing paint with it. When I mix it I just add a little to make it opaque, not to color it.