Using Kilz Primer Under Acrylic Paint

by Rick
(USA)

I bought oil based Kilz primer for my painting surface and I have 100 percent acrylic paint. My question, is this the right primer for this type of paint?

Answer

Oil base Kilz is a great primer and can be coated with any type of paint. The only stipulation is it’s interior use only. If you plan on painting an exterior surface use a primer like Zinsser Cover Stain instead. The Zinsser product should be available at the same place where you purchased the Kilz.

Many paint manufactures produce quick drying oil based and acrylic primers for universal application, interior and exterior. For most exterior surfaces I like oil based primers, for information about exterior primers check out this page. Interior surfaces allow more leeway; check out this page for more information about interior primers.