Zinsser - how To get smooth finish

Well I vote Zinsser.

Its stuck to everything I needed so far.


However, while I have all you Zinsser nuts to-gether what methods do you use to get a nice smooth flow and reduce brush strokes, when using Zinsser Cover stain.

If Penetrol what mix?

I'm Painting new Western Red Cedar (Trend - doors and windows)
1st Zinsser Cover stain
may second Zinsser if required
2nd Dulux Aquaenamel (Whisper White)
3rd Dulux Aquaenamel

Owner wants a very smooth result

Thanks for any help in advance,

Phantom

 

Right now the poll is at 52 for zinfer and 13 for kills....But all that means to me is that 52 of you are losing potential work to the 13 of you who are willing to give the HO what they want.....A great poll to survey would be to ask HO's if they prefer the Walmart brand paint at $12.00 per gallon and covers well, or the BM paint that costs $55.00 per gallon, emits zero odor, and adheres well....The thing that I always try to keep in mind is that I am not selling a product, I am selling a service....The product is ultimately up to the HO, and forcing one product on them is like a used car dealer only selling Ford F150's...What if the buyer is looking for a Toyota Camry?

 

I have never, ever, lost a job because of a primer preference by the H/O

 

I couldn't vote:

apples vs oranges

By Kilz I asume the original oil

by Zinsser I assume shellac based B.I.N.

Different products for different situations

now if it were 1-2-3 vs Kilz II for wood trim, I'd go Fresh Start arty:

 

Oh Yeeeaaaahhh...Zinsser.

Hi Guys,
I was the 70th voter, and did choose the Z-can too. I used BIN in our family-room a few years ago 'cuz we had a S/G on the walls. Throat was kinda dry after a couple hours! All that "shellac-in-alcohol ya know!

Separately, for all you guys "out East" (I'm in Fargo :whistling !!), are any of you near a C2 dealer?!?!?! You have GOT to try the newer C2-One primer! They designed it to be better than Z123, and to ME, it smells a lot less. Many of our clients don't care for Z123's smell, and when they come back after using the C2-One, they're all smiles...NOT from bein' "high" though :w00t: !! I've used it at home, and it IS very low odor. VERY nice dry-hide too.

Try it...I think you'll be a convert! Average "retail" is ~ $20/gal. The "cost" of the Kilz original oil is a LOT less than C2-One's Latex, but if ya wanna great latex....

Faron

 

90% of the time: Zinsser.

 

oil or water base?

 

I only purchase kilz and zinsser when I need an oil based primer. I buy the "odourless" ones that they have. I tried the kilz a almost a year ago for the first time and I was really impressed. I purchase kilz from now on. Does a great job in my opinion and it also 15 dollars cheaper then the zinsser.

 

I use Kilz original all the time and I have been spraying Kilz ProX in the Rehab houses. For the high end jobs I use Kilz Original and SW duration.

 

I much prefer the Kilz rattle can spray primer over the thin and runny Zinnser spray can primer. As for Kilz vs. Zinnser, Kilz oil ruled way back before Zinnser BIN came on the scene big time. Nowadays its no contest, Zinnser rulez.

One thing even today about Zinnser BIN, it will run and sag very easy when spraying it on smooth walls, I have to spray a mist coat and let it tack up, then go over it again.

 

I've used both with success. In fact, I just used the Zinnser BIN under 2 coats of gloss white Tremclad on my trailer's roof. I insulated and sheeted it. The Zinnser is thick stuff to roll on a ceiling.

 

Kilz rattle can. Zinnser Or BIN airless.

 

Zinsser products are way better than Kilz products.

 

New threads are way better than old threads

 

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