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PRIMER | SEALER | STAINBLOCKER: KILZ KITCHEN & BATH is a water-based primer-sealer-stainblocker that has biocides to prevent mildew growth on the primed surface. It offers excellent adhesion to most interior surfaces and provides a sound anchor for paints.

ADVANCED FORMULA: The enhanced acrylic polymer formula contains biocides that protects against mildew growth on the primed surface. It is also a powerful stain blocker for medium-to-heavy stains including felt marker, grease, ink, pencil, tannin and water stains. It is a fast drying, low odor, very low VOC formula and is easy to clean with soap and water.

MULTIPLE SURFACES: Can be used for priming most interior and exterior surfaces including drywall, wood, brick, masonry, stucco, plaster, concrete, cinderblock, coated or primed metal, previously painted surfaces and properly prepared glossy surfaces. Ideal for priming kitchens, bathrooms, powder rooms, laundry room and other spaces prone to high humidity and moisture. Do not apply to direct water contact surfaces like sinks, bathtubs, shower enclosures, etc. Works with oil, alkyd and water-based paints.

KILZ Chalk Spray Paint is an ultra matte, decorative paint and primer in one for upcycling furniture.

Featuring a quick-dry formula, KILZ Chalk Spray Paint dries to a premium matte finish with enhanced adhesion and durability on a variety of surfaces.

Ideal for small indoor or outdoor projects and intricate, detailed surfaces, this product can be applied to wood, metal, plastics, cast stone, wicker and more.

PRIMER | SEALER | STAINBLOCKER: KILZ RESTORATION Primer (Formerly KILZ MAX) is a new generation water-based primer, sealer and stainblocker offering performance of traditional oil and shellac-based primers. It blocks tough stains and odors and provides superior adhesion. Ideal for restoration and disaster recovery painting jobs.

ADVANCED FORMULA: The innovative modified acrylic epoxy formula provides superior adhesion and the performance of oil-based and shellac primers with the easy clean-up, low odor and low VOC of water-based. This formula also dries hard and sands easily which makes for a great enamel undercoater.

MULTIPLE SURFACES: Use on most interior surfaces including drywall, wood, plaster, masonry, brick, painted metal, ceramic tile, glass and most other glossy surfaces. Surfaces should be free of dust, grease, chalk, rust and peeling paint prior to application. Use as a subcoat for flooring and carpets to block pet odors. Works with oil, alkyd and water-based paints.

This fast-drying latex primer and sealer is specifically formulated for outdoor use to minimize problems caused by surface texture and porosity differences.

KILZ General Purpose Primer seals porous surfaces and offers excellent adhesion for most exterior surfaces.

Use on almost all exterior surfaces including stucco, wood, masonry and brick. Not recommended for flooring, glossy surfaces, or for stainblocking. Use on properly prepared surfaces free of dust, grease, chalk, rust and peeling paint. Mix well before using. Apply with brush, roller, or spray.

A good primer makes paint stick better to surfaces, makes paint color truer, and lets you use less paint. KILZ 2 blocks mild to medium stains, hides previous colors, and has a mildew resistant film.

KILZ 2 Latex blocks mild to medium staining from water, grease, ink, pencil and felt marker and is ideal to hide previous colors. It seals porous surfaces and offers strong adhesion for new paint.

Use this versatile primer-sealer-stainblocker on interior/exterior surfaces including brick, painted metal, properly prepared glossy surfaces, drywall, paneling, stucco, masonry, plaster and wood.

PRIMER | CLEAR SEALER | BONDING PRIMER: A high-performance clear primer that is formulated to bond and seal porous and chalky interior and exterior surfaces with a tough, flexible, and breathable clear coating. KILZ Klear is an alkali-resistant clear primer and sealer. It helps protect topcoats from "hot" alkali found in masonry, cement and plaster and can be applied to fresh concrete with pH less than 13. Incredibly versatile, KILZ Klear primer can be used to seal porous surfaces and promote adhesion with a transparent flat finish that is particularly effective for same color painting.

ADVANCED FORMULA: This incredibly versatile styrene acrylic primer can be used to seal porous surfaces and promote adhesion with a transparent flat finish that is particularly effective for same color painting. It is an alkali-resistant clear primer and sealer that helps protect topcoats from "hot" alkali found in masonry, cement and plaster and can be applied to fresh concrete with pH less than 13. Easy soap and water cleanup.

MULTIPLE SURFACES: Suitable for sealing torn drywall facing paper, dried wallcovering adhesive, ‘hot’ joint compounds, concrete and stucco. Use on interior and exterior surfaces including drywall, plaster, wood, galvanized, aluminum, architectural plastics, masonry and brick. Prepare surfaces free of dust, grease, chalk, rust and peeling paint. Works with oil, alkyd and water-based paints.

PAINT + PRIMER: KILZ TRIBUTE is a low VOC, 100% acrylic advanced technology paint and primer in one formulated for superior hide and coverage with exceptional durability. Paint and primer covers light-medium stains and light-dark color changes.

ADVANCED FORMULA: This is our most technologically-advanced acrylic product which combines paint and primer properties with exceptional stainblocking performances. This remarkable formula can be scrubbed clean safely. GREENGUARD Certified: low emissions of VOCs

MULTIPLE SURFACES: KILZ interior paint makes a great wall paint or cabinet paint for many home improvement needs. Use on properly prepared coated or uncoated wood, drywall, masonry and cured plaster. Surfaces should be clean and free of dust, grease, chalk, rust and peeling paint. Mix well before using.

PRIMER | SEALER | STAINBLOCKER: KILZ Original Low Odor is formulated to have the adhesion and stain blocking performance that KILZ Original is known for but with a lower solvent odor, fast odor-dissipation (ventilation is required) which prevents odor lingering in the primed space.

ADVANCED FORMULA: A special solution acylic that provides powerful stain blocking and excellent adhesion but has a lower odor than other oil-based primers and makes for faster odor dissipation to prevent odor from lingering. It is also a bright white finish and non-yellowing.

MULTIPLE SURFACES: Use on properly prepared interior surfaces, such as brick, painted metal, properly prepared glossy surfaces, drywall, paneling, wallpaper, masonry, plaster and wood. Ideal for use in offices, schools, dining areas, apartments and other areas which are sensitive to solvent odors or high odor levels. Works with oil, alkyd and water-based paints.

PRIMER | SEALER | STAINBLOCKER: KILZ Original Low Odor is formulated to have the adhesion and stain blocking performance that KILZ Original is known for but with a lower solvent odor, fast odor-dissipation (ventilation is required) which prevents odor lingering in the primed space.

ADVANCED FORMULA: A special solution acylic that provides powerful stain blocking and excellent adhesion but has a lower odor than other oil-based primers and makes for faster odor dissipation to prevent odor from lingering. It is also a bright white finish and non-yellowing.

MULTIPLE SURFACES: Use on properly prepared interior surfaces, such as brick, painted metal, properly prepared glossy surfaces, drywall, paneling, wallpaper, masonry, plaster and wood. Ideal for use in offices, schools, dining areas, apartments and other areas which are sensitive to solvent odors or high odor levels. Works with oil, alkyd and water-based paints.

PAINT + PRIMER: KILZ TRIBUTE is a low VOC, 100% acrylic advanced technology paint and primer in one formulated for superior hide and coverage with exceptional durability. Paint and primer covers light-medium stains and light-dark color changes.

ADVANCED FORMULA: This is our most technologically-advanced acrylic product which combines paint and primer properties with exceptional stainblocking performances. This remarkable formula can be scrubbed clean safely. GREENGUARD Certified: low emissions of VOCs

MULTIPLE SURFACES: KILZ interior paint makes a great wall paint or cabinet paint for many home improvement needs. Use on properly prepared coated or uncoated wood, drywall, masonry and cured plaster. Surfaces should be clean and free of dust, grease, chalk, rust and peeling paint. Mix well before using.

PAINT + PRIMER: KILZ TRIBUTE is a low VOC, 100% acrylic advanced technology paint and primer in one formulated for superior hide and coverage with exceptional durability. Paint and primer covers light-medium stains and light-dark color changes.

ADVANCED FORMULA: This is our most technologically-advanced acrylic product which combines paint and primer properties with exceptional stainblocking performances. This remarkable formula can be scrubbed clean safely. GREENGUARD Certified: low emissions of VOCs

MULTIPLE SURFACES: KILZ interior paint makes a great wall paint or cabinet paint for many home improvement needs. Use on properly prepared coated or uncoated wood, drywall, masonry and cured plaster. Surfaces should be clean and free of dust, grease, chalk, rust and peeling paint. Mix well before using.

PAINT + PRIMER: KILZ TRIBUTE is a low VOC, 100% acrylic advanced technology paint and primer in one formulated for superior hide and coverage with exceptional durability. Paint and primer covers light-medium stains and light-dark color changes.

ADVANCED FORMULA: Our technologically advanced acrylic product combines paint and primer properties with exceptional stainblocking performances. Ideal for high traffic areas, our matte sheen offers a finish that resists dirt, ideal for easy cleaning.

MULTIPLE SURFACES: KILZ interior paint makes a great wall or cabinet paint for any home. Use on properly prepared coated or uncoated wood, drywall, masonry and cured plaster. Surfaces should be clean. Mix well before using.

PAINT plus PRIMER: KILZ TRIBUTE is a low VOC, 100 percent acrylic advanced technology paint plus primer, formulated for superior hide and coverage with exceptional durability. Paint and primer covers light-medium stains and light-dark color changes.

ADVANCED FORMULA: Our technologically advanced acrylic product combines paint and primer properties with exceptional stainblocking performances. Ideal for high traffic areas, our matte sheen offers a finish that resists dirt, ideal for easy cleaning.

MULTIPLE SURFACES: KILZ interior paint makes a great wall or cabinet paint for any home. Use on properly prepared coated or uncoated wood, drywall, masonry and cured plaster. Surfaces should be clean. Mix well before using.

PAINT + PRIMER: KILZ TRIBUTE is a low VOC, 100% acrylic advanced technology paint and primer in one formulated for superior hide and coverage with exceptional durability. Paint and primer covers light-medium stains and light-dark color changes.

ADVANCED FORMULA: Our technologically advanced acrylic product combines paint and primer properties with exceptional stainblocking performances. Ideal for high traffic areas, our matte sheen offers a finish that resists dirt, ideal for easy cleaning.

MULTIPLE SURFACES: KILZ interior paint makes a great wall or cabinet paint for any home. Use on properly prepared coated or uncoated wood, drywall, masonry and cured plaster. Surfaces should be clean. Mix well before using.

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PAINT plus PRIMER: KILZ TRIBUTE is a low VOC, 100 percent acrylic advanced technology paint plus primer, formulated for superior hide and coverage with exceptional durability. Paint and primer covers light-medium stains and light-dark color changes.

ADVANCED FORMULA: Our technologically advanced acrylic product combines paint and primer properties with exceptional stainblocking performances. Ideal for high traffic areas, our matte sheen offers a finish that resists dirt, ideal for easy cleaning.

MULTIPLE SURFACES: KILZ interior paint makes a great wall or cabinet paint for any home. Use on properly prepared coated or uncoated wood, drywall, masonry and cured plaster. Surfaces should be clean. Mix well before using.