This is a great primer for the applications it's designed for. Yes the dry time is essential, it needs several hours of dry time, during dry season, after first coat. I have seen people complain about the stain blocking not working, and that is only because they didn't allow the first coat to fully dry before recoat. I wouldn't use it for metal or glossy/shiny surfaces, I would use the Zinsser B-I-N instead, after cleaning and sanding the surface.
My man installed that greenboard moisture resistant drywall. I've always just painted drywall but heard I need to use primer. I bought Zinsser fast prime 2 but am nervous to use it. I know this talks about 123, do I need to exchange fast prime 2 for 123? The store said fast prime 2 was good enough. It is a new wall section on an existing wall and has been taped and mudded already. There is no real ventilation down there. Have you used this primer? Have you used it on greenboard? Does it smell bad? I bought a paint 3M mask but I have a parrot so I really have to be aware of smells and VOCs. Do I need to wear gloves too (I have nitrile)? Can I just paint without the primer? My paint is Pittsburgh, I think latex or water whatever. I read this primer you need to use oil based paint? I'm so confused now. We painted our fitness room with no primer.
If you want advice, ask a painter, we use these products daily and we know there limitations. Associates that work in paint stores are told what the products can do, or read the labels, without having any real experience using them.
Would like to know why 123 has a sheen finish, I would say equal to an eggshell. Will this cause your finish coat to not adhere properly? Shouldn't primers have a flat finish?
theres no problem with wall paints adhering to this use this a lot of the time to spot prime filler never had any problems the only thing i wouldn't trust it on is surfaces like melamine woodstain varnish etc.
I have found that Bulls Eye 1-2-3 does not flash through emulsion but Cover Stain does, even though the sheen level is nearly double with Bulls Eye 1-2-3. You may need to use both in certain situations, or B-I-N may work on its own.
@@bitTorrenter just asked the other commenter about this. I was worried about flashing while spot primering my ceiling where joint compound was. Was debating whether to prime the whole ceiling or just the repairs bc I was afraid of flashing
@@Chanmantroop10 no it doesn't cause flashing or any problems. for interiors walls and ceilings you can just spot prime with thinned down emulsion would always recommend taken the time to spot prime even if the filler says theres no need been there and believed that before.
It depends on the type of stain and environment, but generally 45 mins dry time is not long enough for stain blocking. I usually allow minimum 2 hours, over night is best for the first application before recoat. Yes B-I-N is better as an all rounder, but 1-2-3 is ideal for situations where you don't want to deal with fumes and messy clean up.
This is a great primer for the applications it's designed for. Yes the dry time is essential, it needs several hours of dry time, during dry season, after first coat. I have seen people complain about the stain blocking not working, and that is only because they didn't allow the first coat to fully dry before recoat. I wouldn't use it for metal or glossy/shiny surfaces, I would use the Zinsser B-I-N instead, after cleaning and sanding the surface.
Great video! Can Bulls eye 1 2 3 be used over an oil based interior paint?
Can I use this on my outdoor wooden deck, that has cedar Millwork stain on it? As a primer..
My man installed that greenboard moisture resistant drywall. I've always just painted drywall but heard I need to use primer. I bought Zinsser fast prime 2 but am nervous to use it. I know this talks about 123, do I need to exchange fast prime 2 for 123? The store said fast prime 2 was good enough. It is a new wall section on an existing wall and has been taped and mudded already. There is no real ventilation down there. Have you used this primer? Have you used it on greenboard? Does it smell bad? I bought a paint 3M mask but I have a parrot so I really have to be aware of smells and VOCs. Do I need to wear gloves too (I have nitrile)? Can I just paint without the primer? My paint is Pittsburgh, I think latex or water whatever. I read this primer you need to use oil based paint? I'm so confused now. We painted our fitness room with no primer.
If you want advice, ask a painter, we use these products daily and we know there limitations.
Associates that work in paint stores are told what the products can do, or read the labels, without having any real experience using them.
true story. i work at home depot
Would like to know why 123 has a sheen finish, I would say equal to an eggshell. Will this cause your finish coat to not adhere properly? Shouldn't primers have a flat finish?
theres no problem with wall paints adhering to this use this a lot of the time to spot prime filler never had any problems the only thing i wouldn't trust it on is surfaces like melamine woodstain varnish etc.
I have found that Bulls Eye 1-2-3 does not flash through emulsion but Cover Stain does, even though the sheen level is nearly double with Bulls Eye 1-2-3. You may need to use both in certain situations, or B-I-N may work on its own.
@@jackwardley3626 does spot priming with 123 cause flashing in your experience? Debating whether to spot prime my repairs or prime the whole wall.
@@bitTorrenter just asked the other commenter about this. I was worried about flashing while spot primering my ceiling where joint compound was. Was debating whether to prime the whole ceiling or just the repairs bc I was afraid of flashing
@@Chanmantroop10 no it doesn't cause flashing or any problems. for interiors walls and ceilings you can just spot prime with thinned down emulsion would always recommend taken the time to spot prime even if the filler says theres no need been there and believed that before.
Well it says on the tin think 45 mins you buy it because of the drying time … the Bin primer is better
It depends on the type of stain and environment, but generally 45 mins dry time is not long enough for stain blocking. I usually allow minimum 2 hours, over night is best for the first application before recoat. Yes B-I-N is better as an all rounder, but 1-2-3 is ideal for situations where you don't want to deal with fumes and messy clean up.
@ 123 won’t cover water stains
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