Can I paint straight over Zinsser? Yes, you can paint straight over Zinsser primer after it has dried, which is its intended use. Zinsser primers like Bulls Eye 1-2-3 water-based, Cover Stain oil-based, and B-I-N shellac-based are designed to be topcoated with latex or oil-based paint. You need to wait for recommended dry time, typically 1 hour for Bulls Eye 1-2-3 and Cover Stain to be dry to touch, and 45 minutes to 1 hour for B-I-N, though B-I-N can be topcoated in 45 minutes under normal conditions. Ensure primer is fully dry, not tacky, and surface is clean. Lightly sanding with fine grit may improve adhesion for glossy topcoats, especially over shellac. No need for additional primer. You can paint directly with your finish paint, two coats usually for best coverage. Make sure to stir primer well before application, apply even coat, and follow label for recoat and topcoat times, which vary with temperature and humidity. Cold or humid conditions may require longer dry time. So yes, you can paint straight over Zinsser after proper dry time, that is normal workflow for priming then painting.
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