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Primer Tips for Odor-Sensitive Spaces

September 29, 2020

If you’re a regular reader of the KILZ blog or a seasoned DIY-er, you understand the importance of priming before painting for most all project types. Here on The Perfect Finish we’ve covered primer tips for kitchens, bathrooms, living rooms, and even the outdoors! But there are a few spaces in the home that might be sensitive to solvent odors, and for those we recommend using KILZ Original Low Odor Interior Primer.

For use on interior spaces, KILZ Original Low Odor primer is an oil-based sealer, adhesion promoter and stain blocker with less odor than typical oil-based primers. Available in both liquid and aerosol form, KILZ Original Low Odor Interior Primer features fast odor dissipation technology which means no lingering odor†. Consider using KILZ Original Low Odor in spaces sensitive to solvent odors including children’s rooms, offices and small dining rooms.

Light and Bright Dining Room Nook
Bedroom office with blue wall
Orange and white nursery primed with KILZ low odor primer

The convenient aerosol formula of KILZ Original Low Odor Interior Primer is ideal for small paint projects like furniture upcycling and can also be used for spot priming and touching up interior surfaces. The liquid formulation can be used on most interior surfaces including wood, plaster, drywall, brick, masonry and properly prepared glossy surfaces.

KILZ Low Odor Primer being sprayed on cabinet
Priming over wall drawings

Depending on the type of paint used for your top coat and the ventilation of your space, it is recommended when painting children’s rooms to wait 2-3 days before resuming use of the space.

Always remember to refer to our website kilz.com or product back labels for additional information on which primer is right for your project and detailed instructions on how to apply our products.

    Tags:Tags: Aerosol, Aerosol Primer, Children, Dining, Interior Primer, Low Odor, Office, Primer Tips

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    Primers for Small Projects

    August 19, 2020

    As we move into the start of fall, there is still ample to tackle painting projects you might not have gotten to during the summer months before the winter and holiday season begins. Small projects that, including furniture repainting or refreshing, can be completed in as little as a day or a weekend – but can still make a big difference in the look and feel of your space.

    Do you need to prime when painting a small piece of furniture? Our answer is emphatically yes! But do you need entire gallon of primer to get the job done? Most likely the answer there is no. KILZ® Brand offers a family of hardworking primers suitable for all types of painting projects large and small, indoor and outdoor. Trusted by pros for over 40 years, KILZ® Original Interior Primer is available in a convenient aerosol formula, ideal for small painting projects and spot priming interior surfaces.

    If you’ve never used an aerosol primer before, we have a few tips to get you started! Similar to priming a wall or set of cabinets, when using an aerosol primer you’ll want to be sure the surface is clean and free of dust. For glossy surfaces, we recommend scuff sanding the surface before priming to ensure maximum adhesion. When using an aerosol primer, wearing eye protection is advised, as well as covering adjacent areas to protect from any primer overspray. For best results, you’ll want to use the aerosol primer at room temperature.

    Once your area and surface are prepped, shake the primer can vigorously for one minute after the mixing ball begins to rattle, and shake often during use. Hold the can upright, moving from side-to-side while spraying lightly and evenly about 12″ from area being painted. We recommend 2-3 thin coats to produce the best results. Dry time for most of our aerosol primers is about one hour, and then you’re ready to paint!

    If you don’t want the odor of an aerosol primer, we suggest KILZ Original Low-Odor Interior Aerosol Primer. Formulated with the same stainblocking performance as KILZ Original, it features fast odor dissipation technology which means no lingering odor†. Ideal for use in dining areas, small apartments and other areas which are sensitive to high odor levels.

    For furniture pieces that might be exposed to the elements on your porch or patio, KILZ Original Interior | Exterior Aerosol Primer is a great choice. We used this primer as the first step in repainting a thrift-store furniture find, meant to be used as an outdoor dining chair. Another reason to use aerosol primers is when covering intricate and detailed surfaces, like the back of this chair. Not only did the aerosol primer work to seal the surface, but it made priming the scalloped details a breeze!

    Looking for more small project priming and painting tips? Check out our recent post on using KILZ Chalk Style paint to upcycle furniture.

    Always remember to refer to our website kilz.com or product back labels for additional information on which primer is right for your project and detailed instructions on how to apply our products.

      Tags:Tags: Aerosol Primer, Black, DIY'ers, Furniture, Green, KILZ Chalk Style paint, KILZ Original Interior Primer, KILZ Primer, Primer Tips, Red

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