How To Use Zinsser Peel Stop
Zinsser make some of the best products for tricky surfaces and environments. From anti-mould paints to primers for glossy surfaces and even peeling, flaky and cracked surfaces - there is a product to solve your problem within the Zinsser range.
What is Zinsser Peel Stop?
Zinsser Peel Stop is a clear, flexible bridging sealer for surfaces where paint is peeling, flaking, dusting or chalking is a problem. This product essentially glues down cracks and grasps under the edges of old paint, forming a tough film that remains flexible and lets moisture escape.
Where can Zinsser Peel Stop be used?
Zinsser Peel Stop can be used indoors or outdoors to form a breathable membrane over any questionable or faulty substrates. The list of suitable surfaces is lengthy so we've listed them out by interior and exterior for your ease.
Exterior Surfaces:
- Painted wood siding
- Windows
- Doors
- Fences
- Joinery
- Metal gutters and downpipes
- Masonry siding
- Walls and foundations (including cured concrete, stucco, concrete block, brick, vinyl and aluminum siding, etc.)
Interior Surfaces:
- Previously painted drywall
- Plaster
- Cement
- Concrete
- Stucco walls and ceilings
- Wooden doors
- Windows
- Baseboards
- Skirtings and trim
How do you use Zinsser Peel Stop?
The best way to apply Peel Stop is to use a synthetic bristle brush to spot prime but it can also be applied using a roller or even an airless sprayer if the area to be covered is large. If applied correctly, it should dry to a slight sheen finish but your chosen topcoat will cover this without any issues. One coat is usually enough but particularly porous surfaces may need a second coat and it’s ready for a topcoat after just two hours thanks to its water-based formula.
What other primers do Zinsser make?
Zinsser have a comprehensive range of top performing primers so if your surface for priming isn’t cracked, peeling, friable or otherwise in need of a binding primer, we have compared the rest of the Zinsser primer range in our blog post about them, detailing the best use cases for each. There’s a primer for every surface and use case within the Zinsser range, and with guaranteed results, it’s no wonder the Zinsser primers are so popular among professionals and DIYers alike.
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