Zinsser HIDZ is a multi-purpose interior/exterior primer and sealer for drywall, cured plaster, paneling, new and previously painted wood (including exterior plywood and T1-11), concrete, masonry, brick, stucco, trim, clean galvanized or painted metal and glossy laminates.
Highlights
- High hiding
- Great adhesion; sticks to hard-to-paint surfaces
- Blocks common stains
- Sands easily; paintable in 1 hour
Specifications
| Size |
1 quart |
| Color |
White (tintable up to 2 oz colorant per gallon) |
| Type |
Styrene-modified water-based acrylic, interior/exterior |
| Coverage |
350-400 sq ft per gallon (about 88-100 sq ft per quart) |
| Dry times |
Touch 30 minutes, recoat 1 hour, full cure 7-10 days (70 F, 50% RH) |
| Apply at |
50-90 F, humidity below 85% |
| Apply with |
Synthetic brush, roller, pad or airless sprayer |
| VOC |
Under 100 g/L |
| Solids |
36.4% by volume |
| Manufacturer part # |
373693 |
How much do I need?
One quart covers about 88-100 sq ft per coat.
How to apply
- Make sure the surface is clean, dry and sound; wash with a Krud Kutter cleaner, ammonia or TSP substitute, rinse and dry. Spot-prime knots and severe stains with a Zinsser stain-blocking primer.
- Mix well. Apply with a brush, roller, pad or airless sprayer.
- If thinning, add no more than 10 fl oz of water per gallon and apply a second coat.
- Recoat or paint after 1 hour. Clean tools with warm water and liquid detergent.
Good to know
Not for floors, decks or surfaces in contact with water. Removing old paint can release toxic lead dust; see the data sheet for lead-safe practices. Read the HIDZ technical data sheet.
Shop related
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