---
product_id: 48192215
title: "Zinsser Cover Stain 1 Litre | Premium Exterior Wood Sealer"
brand: "zinsser"
price: "€ 50.02"
currency: EUR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 11
category: "Zinsser"
url: https://www.desertcart.hr/products/48192215-zinsser-cover-stain-1-litre-premium-exterior-wood-sealer
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region: Croatia
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# solvent-based, flammable 30 min touch dry 9.8 m² coverage/litre Zinsser Cover Stain 1 Litre | Premium Exterior Wood Sealer

**Brand:** zinsser
**Price:** € 50.02
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎨 Seal the deal fast—prime like a pro, finish like a boss!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Zinsser Cover Stain 1 Litre | Premium Exterior Wood Sealer by zinsser
- **How much does it cost?** € 50.02 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hr](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/48192215-zinsser-cover-stain-1-litre-premium-exterior-wood-sealer)

## Best For

- zinsser enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted zinsser brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Eco-Aware Performance:** Water-resistant formula with superior adhesion, protecting your surfaces and your investment.
- • **Ultimate Stain Blocker:** Seals water, smoke, mould & nicotine stains for a flawless, fresh finish every time.
- • **Fast-Track Your Projects:** Touch dry in just 30 minutes, recoatable in 2 hours—cut downtime, boost productivity.
- • **Durability Meets Elegance:** Resists cracking and peeling, delivering a long-lasting, professional gloss finish.
- • **Versatile Surface Champion:** Adheres to wood, metal, masonry—no sanding needed, perfect for interior & exterior use.

## Overview

Zinsser Cover Stain 1 Litre is a premium solvent-based stain-blocking primer and sealer designed for both interior and exterior surfaces. It offers rapid drying (touch dry in 30 minutes, recoatable in 2 hours), exceptional coverage (9.8 m² per litre), and superior adhesion without sanding. This oil-based primer effectively blocks tough stains including water, smoke, mould, and nicotine, while resisting cracking and peeling to ensure a durable, glossy finish. Ideal for wood, metal, and masonry, it’s the trusted choice for professionals seeking fast, reliable, and long-lasting results.

## Description

Cover Stain® has a quick-drying formula that’s touch dry in 30 minutes and recoatable in 2 hours, reducing project time without compromising on quality. The solvent-based stain-blocking primer offers superior coverage and durability, ensuring a long-lasting, pristine finish. Why Choose Cover Stain®? Cover Stain® is the best choice for a stain-blocking, primer-sealer as it has the following features and benefits: Exceptional stain-blocking capabilities, the specialist formula effectively seals water, smoke, mould and nicotine stains. Offers superior coverage and adheres to a wide range of interior and exterior surfaces, including wood, metal and masonry. Blocks cedar and redwood bleed. Fast drying time, touch dry in 30 minutes and recoatable in 2 hours. Provides excellent adhesion, ensuring a durable bond on multiple surfaces, eliminating the need for sanding. Resists cracking and peeling, ensuring a long-lasting, professional finish.

Review: Really does seal and cover water stains - Two weeks ago failed grouting in shower caused water staining in room below. I left it for a week to dry, including one day with dehumidifier running. This paint is very thick. I used a synthetic brush and it really dragged. I don't think it would be easy to apply with a roller. Having said that, using a 3" brush, (size of tin restricted use of larger brush) putting smallish amounts on it often, it did cover well without much spraying off the brush. Area was ceiling and top of wall, mostly light staining, about 3 square metres in all. I applied two generous coats and the manufacturer's info of coverage (9.8m per litre) is about right. Overpainted with Leyland Trade Super Leytex Matt emulsion, two coats, and that gave a perfect finish apart from one very small area where the staining was very dark. I gave that one extra coat each of the Zinseer and the emulsion and the result is perfect. Heads up. This is solvent based and the fumes are VERY strong. I had to open the doors to ventilate the room. Also, equipment must be cleaned with white spirit. It was recoatable after two hours, although I left the second coat overnight before applying emulsion. The 1 litre tin doesn't have a handle, so I stood it in a paint kettle to make it easier to handle. The Zinsser is expensive, but over decades I've had to deal with similar problems and this was the easiest and most effective method I've come across, so the trade off with price was worth it.
Review: Excellent product - Excellent product. A name I know and trust. Great quality. Does the job. Covered stains and dries well. Would recommend.

## Features

- Contains 2-butanone oxime. May produce an allergic reaction.
- Contains sensitizing substances. May produce an allergic reaction.
- Flammable liquid and vapour.
- Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
- May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
- Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking.
- Interior and exterior
- Sticks to all surfaces without sanding
- Our best exterior wood sealer

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00A497ATG |
| Best Sellers Rank | 3,107 in DIY & Tools ( See Top 100 in DIY & Tools ) 17 in Primer |
| Brand | Zinsser |
| Brand Name | Zinsser |
| Colour | White |
| Colour Code | FFFFFF |
| Container Type | Tin |
| Country of Origin | USA |
| Coverage | 9.8 m² per litre |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 1,579 Reviews |
| Dry Time In Hours | 2 |
| Finish Type | Gloss |
| Finish type | Gloss |
| Full Cure Time | 2 Hours |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 05037898610276 |
| Included Components | 1 x ZN7080001D1 |
| Indoor Outdoor Usage | Indoor |
| Is Waterproof | True |
| Item Form | Liquid |
| Item Type Name | Zinsser CSP1L Cover Stain Primer / Finish Paint 1 Litre |
| Item Volume | 1000 Millilitres |
| Item Weight | 1 Kilograms |
| Item volume | 1000 Millilitres |
| Manufacturer | Zinsser |
| Model Name | Zinsser Cover Stain |
| Model Number | ZINCSP1L |
| Paint Type | Oil |
| Part Number | ZINCSP1L |
| Product Warranty | None. |
| Size | 1 l (Pack of 1) |
| Special Features | Unparalleled Adhesion to Glossy Surfaces |
| Special feature | Unparalleled Adhesion to Glossy Surfaces |
| Specific Uses For Product | Interior/Exterior |
| Surface Recommendation | Wood |
| Unit Count | 1000.0 millilitre |
| Water Resistance Level | Water Resistant |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Zinsser
- **Colour:** 1 Litre
- **Finish type:** Gloss
- **Item volume:** 1000 Millilitres
- **Paint type:** Oil
- **Size:** 1 l (Pack of 1)
- **Special feature:** Unparalleled Adhesion to Glossy Surfaces
- **Specific uses for product:** Interior/Exterior
- **Surface recommendation:** Wood
- **Unit count:** 1000.0 millilitre

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Would this work well on old floorboards, as other paints aren’t hard wearing enough**
A: This works as the perfect primer.  I have used this on old floorboards, followed by Little Greene Floor oil based undercoat and finished off with Little Greene Floorpaint.  This was done three and a half years ago and it still looks brand new.

**Q: Is this the shelac 4 base version**
A: Not sure. It doesn't have a shiny finish, it's a Matt finish. Maybe you could describe it as very slightly 'egg shell'. It's a very good product and covered sky blue plaster board in one coat with ease. It's also much thinner than normal paint (surprisingly) so, if you buy it and intend to apply it with a roller brush, be prepared for some spatter.

**Q: Is this good for sealing nictotine smells?**
A: I have a rented property which had a very stained ceiling in the lounge. I sugar soap washed and then painted, it is very thick so you use more than you think. After 6 months there is no sign of the stain or smell. Very happy with the product

**Q: Can zinnser cover stain be painted over linseed oil putty window caulk? can cover stain then be painted over with water-based paint?**
A: Yes

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Really does seal and cover water stains
*by J***A on 10 December 2022*

Two weeks ago failed grouting in shower caused water staining in room below. I left it for a week to dry, including one day with dehumidifier running. This paint is very thick. I used a synthetic brush and it really dragged. I don't think it would be easy to apply with a roller. Having said that, using a 3" brush, (size of tin restricted use of larger brush) putting smallish amounts on it often, it did cover well without much spraying off the brush. Area was ceiling and top of wall, mostly light staining, about 3 square metres in all. I applied two generous coats and the manufacturer's info of coverage (9.8m per litre) is about right. Overpainted with Leyland Trade Super Leytex Matt emulsion, two coats, and that gave a perfect finish apart from one very small area where the staining was very dark. I gave that one extra coat each of the Zinseer and the emulsion and the result is perfect. Heads up. This is solvent based and the fumes are VERY strong. I had to open the doors to ventilate the room. Also, equipment must be cleaned with white spirit. It was recoatable after two hours, although I left the second coat overnight before applying emulsion. The 1 litre tin doesn't have a handle, so I stood it in a paint kettle to make it easier to handle. The Zinsser is expensive, but over decades I've had to deal with similar problems and this was the easiest and most effective method I've come across, so the trade off with price was worth it.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent product
*by C***. on 1 March 2026*

Excellent product. A name I know and trust. Great quality. Does the job. Covered stains and dries well. Would recommend.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ GOOD PAINT BUT SECURE THE LID
*by D***L on 7 July 2026*

Good paint dose the job but the LID WAS NOT ON PROPERLY, good job it was in a plastic bag which retained the paint . It did take a while to clean it up. If I had more time I would have sent it back but needed to get on with the job. This is the second time this has happened to me recently. Please secure the lids properly, do this and I would give your product five stars

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- Zinsser Cover Stain 1 Litre
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*Last updated: 2026-08-06*