{"id":8842,"date":"2022-08-31T12:04:20","date_gmt":"2022-08-31T19:04:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kilz.com\/blog\/?p=8842"},"modified":"2022-08-31T12:04:20","modified_gmt":"2022-08-31T19:04:20","slug":"best-kilz-primer-products-to-use-after-a-natural-disaster","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kilz.com\/blog\/best-kilz-primer-products-to-use-after-a-natural-disaster\/","title":{"rendered":"Best KILZ\u00ae Primer Products to Use After a Natural Disaster"},"content":{"rendered":"

When disaster strikes, it\u2019s natural for you to feel defeated. Especially when you finally can assess the damages. Smoke residue from a fire or mold and mildew that creeps in after flood waters recede is a considerable challenge in the renovation process. In many cases, disaster recovery calls for the help of a professional. But if you want to DIY your restoration, KILZ\u00ae<\/sup> Primers<\/a> can help with your painting project. Let\u2019s look at the best KILZ\u00ae<\/sup> primers for situations you may encounter in the aftermath of a disaster.<\/p>\n

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Best KILZ\u00ae<\/sup> Primers for Inside the Home<\/h3>\n

For Smoke Damage<\/h4>\n

Covering smoke and soot is a tough challenge when painting the interior of your home. Whether the damage came from a wood-burning fireplace or a kitchen fire, you don\u2019t want it to bleed through your fresh paint. That\u2019s why cleaning it properly and using the correct primer before painting is essential. If you have smoke damage in your home, follow these steps to cover it.<\/p>\n

1. Clean the surface using a dry cleaning sponge. These natural rubber sponges have tiny, porous cells that work to lift the soot from the surface without smearing or streaking.<\/p>\n

2. Wash the surface with a grease-cutting dish detergent and water.<\/p>\n

3. Rinse with a solution of one part water and three parts vinegar.<\/p>\n

Once the walls and ceiling are squeaky clean, it\u2019s time to prime. Properly applied, primers provide a foundation coat that ensures the topcoat looks its best and lasts longer. The following KILZ\u00ae<\/sup> Primer products work tirelessly at blocking smoke stains and odors.<\/p>\n

\u2022 KILZ\u00ae<\/sup> ORIGINAL Oil-Based Primer<\/a> blocks most heavy interior stains, including smoke, and is suitable for wood, drywall, plaster, paneling, wallpaper, masonry, and brick.<\/p>\n

\u2022 KILZ\u00ae<\/sup> ORIGINAL Interior\/Exterior<\/a> Primer is a fast-drying oil-based sealer that blocks the most severe stains, including those from smoke and fire. And it seals against any lingering smoke odors. Use it on interior and exterior surfaces, including wood, drywall, plaster, brick, stucco and masonry.<\/p>\n

\u2022 KILZ RESTORATION\u00ae<\/sup> Primer<\/a> (Formerly KILZ MAX) is a water-based primer, sealer, and stain blocker you can cover with either a water-based or oil-based topcoat. Performing like traditional oil and shellac-based primers, it blocks tough stains like smoke and seals against its odor. Use it on drywall, wood, plaster, masonry, and brick.<\/p>\n

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For Water Damage<\/h4>\n

Anyone who\u2019s lived through a flood understands the shock after the water recedes. There\u2019s a definitive line marking the water level. The drywall is ruined, ugly stains are everywhere, and the smell is nauseating. Unfortunately, the odor comes from another set of problems for homeowners who want to repair the damage left behind\u2013bacteria, mold, and mildew. And all are challenging to cover with paint. If this sounds like what you\u2019re facing after a hurricane, tornado, or flood, KILZ\u00ae<\/sup> Primers can help.<\/p>\n

Once clean-up is complete and all soil, mold, and mildew removed, you\u2019re ready to prime the surfaces for painting. The following KILZ\u00ae<\/sup> Primer products are the best choice for blocking water stains, sealing against odors, or preventing mold and mildew from recurring.<\/p>\n

\u2022 KILZ\u00ae<\/sup> ORIGINAL Oil-Based Primer<\/a> blocks most heavy interior stains, including water, and is suitable for wood, drywall, plaster, paneling, wallpaper, masonry, and brick.<\/p>\n

\u2022 KILZ\u00ae<\/sup> ORIGINAL Interior\/Exterior<\/a> Primer blocks the most severe water stains and seals against any persistent odors. Use it on interior and exterior surfaces, including wood, drywall, plaster, brick, stucco and masonry.<\/p>\n

\u2022 KILZ RESTORATION\u00ae<\/sup> Primer<\/a> is a water-based primer, sealer, and stain blocker that blocks tough stains from heavy water stain damage and seals against unwanted odor. Use it on drywall, wood, plaster, masonry, and brick. And topcoat with either water-based or oil-based paint.<\/p>\n

\u2022 KILZ 2\u00ae<\/sup> ALL-PURPOSE Primer<\/a> (Previously KILZ 2 Latex) is a water-based primer with a mild odor. It\u2019s suitable for multiple surfaces with excellent adhesion and primes, seals, and blocks medium stains from mild water damage. It also has a mildew resistant finish.<\/p>\n

\u2022 KILZ 3\u00ae<\/sup> PREMIUM<\/a> Primer dries fast, has low odor, and is very low in VOCs. In addition, this water-based primer has excellent adhesion, provides a mildew-resistant coating, and blocks most medium to heavy stains caused by water. Use it on interior and exterior woodwork, drywall, plaster, paneling, masonry, and brick.<\/p>\n

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Best Primer for Damage Outside Your Home<\/h4>\n

Fire, hurricanes, and other storm damage happen outside your home just as readily as inside. For restoration jobs on exterior surfaces, the following KILZ\u00ae<\/sup> primers provide excellent adhesion and durability on most surfaces.<\/p>\n

\u2022 KILZ\u00ae<\/sup> ORIGINAL Interior\/Exterior Primer<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2022 KILZ 2\u00ae<\/sup> ALL-PURPOSE Primer<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2022 KILZ 3\u00ae<\/sup> PREMIUM Primer<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2022 KILZ\u00ae<\/sup> MOLD and MILDEW Primer<\/a><\/p>\n

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Before Disaster Happens<\/h4>\n

Primers provide a foundation coat that solves various surface problems, ensuring the topcoat looks best and lasts longer. While it cannot prevent any physical damage from natural disasters, a primer does help the paint stick to the wall better and more evenly, thereby helping to avoid damage to some degree. So, before a tragedy, remember to prime your surfaces with KILZ\u00ae<\/sup> primers correctly.<\/p>\n

Trusted by pros for over 40 years, most homeowners choose KILZ\u00ae<\/sup> products for tackling stains and odors caused by fires, floods, and smoke. They\u2019re available where most paints are sold.<\/p>\n

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Always remember to refer to our website\u00a0<\/em>kilz.com<\/em><\/a>\u00a0or product back labels for additional information on which primer is right for your project and detailed instructions on how to apply our products.<\/em> Check out our <\/em>Coverage Calculator<\/em><\/a> to understand your estimated paint needs for your upcoming project.<\/em>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

When disaster strikes, it\u2019s natural for you to feel defeated. Especially when you finally can assess the damages. Smoke residue from a fire or mold and mildew that creeps in after flood waters recede is a considerable challenge in the renovation process. In many cases, disaster recovery calls for the help of a professional. But […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":25,"featured_media":8869,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mi_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[111,106,97,90,51],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nNatural Disaster Primer Tips - KILZ Blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"See how KILZ primer products can be used after a natural disaster strikes. 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