Painting

Kilz products come in multiple forms, depending on your household needs. This presents numerous potential hazards for the people living in the households that use them.  Kilz paints and primers contain substances like titanium dioxide, aliphatic hydrocarbons, mineral spirits, petroleum, and kerosene, all of which are toxic, albeit to varying degrees. In large amounts, these …

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Zinnser or Kilz primers provide some of the best stain-blocking, adhesion, and odor removal.  However, choosing between these products to remove odors is difficult—even expert painters have trouble deciding. Are there any features that distinguish the two? Oil-based Kilz primers have an unpleasant smell that may linger in poorly-ventilated spaces, while Zinsser brands are generally …

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You already know that primers are excellent for mold growth removal. But which brand has the best mold-resistant formula for your paint surfaces? For most painters, the decision comes down to Zinsser and Kilz. Zinsser and Kilz primers are both suitable for the growth of mold and mildew on most surfaces. Kilz primers are more …

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DIY paint jobs can be very satisfying for a lot of us. But things do not always go as planned. For example, Kilz Primer is a top choice for DIYers and professional painters alike. But your Kilz primer might be bubbling like lava, and you don’t know why. Kilz primers develop paint bubbles when you …

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Kilz Primers are usually very high quality. As such, it’s most likely to turn yellow when we make some sort of error in using it.  When Kilz primers go yellow, it usually has to do with the surface you’re applying it to. This could be the severity of any stains you’re trying to cover up, …

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Behr DeckOver paint is an excellent choice when you want to paint your deck and make it stand out. But all paint will start to fade and peel at a certain point—even Behr. When this happens, you’ll need to strip the paint so you can recoat it. Getting rid of old and worn pain can …

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Behr DeckOver paint is an amazing product. You can choose from various colors to stain your deck and other parts of your home.  But there’s a lot more to know about the product that will help you make the most informed decision regarding whether and when to use it. Information you might find valuable about …

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The key consideration when painting your subfloor is time. Kilz products, whether primers or self-priming paints, take well over an hour to dry properly.  If you were painting your walls or ceiling with Kilz products, this would not be an issue because you would not have to deal with any foot traffic there. But floors …

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Are you stuck between choosing the PPG Gripper vs Kilz Primer? Perhaps the hardware store clerk isn’t helping matters, and you want a more detailed and informed guide. Fortunately, we have just the guide for you! Both primers are excellent for a lot of priming functions. But Kilz oil-based primers are better suited to blocking …

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Water stains are a significant challenge when it comes to paint jobs. So you’ll need a primer that either covers them entirely or can protect your paint surfaces against these tough stains in the first place. Both Zinsser and Kilz primers are excellent for covering water stains. However, Zinsser has proven to do it better. …

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