Need assistance. I recently took paneling down and used Kilnz Primer Sealer before painting room. When windows are closed in room there is a foul odor - like cat urine. At first I thought maybe there was a neighborhood cat stopping by under the window, but the odor is strongest when windows are closed. Has anyone encountered this problem and, if so, any suggestions for curing. Thanks.
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If you used the latex version of KILZ it sounds like it had soured and that will give you a bad odor. If the odor does not go away on it's own you will need to prime with a pigmented shellac such as Zinsser BIN to hold the odor back .
Thanks for your assistance. The sealer I purchased was oil based, but could be used over latex or oil - do you still think it could sour. Do you know if the manufacturer/distributor has any liability for "soured" product. I was just thinking of the cost to have resealing and repainting done.
Manufacturers limit paint warranty to replacement of product only. No way are you going to find it worthwhile to pursue a claim for painting labor. Take the paint back, or discuss your complaint with the paint supplier, and you will be given fresh replacement paint if the product is defective. I never heard of oil base product being "sour". The earlier comment to use a coat of Zinsser Bin, or original is probably your best bet. I have used the Kilz product and it has a unique odor, but I would not describe it as sour.
If it was foul in the can, you probably should not have applied it in the first place. If the problem was not noticable in the can, the odor source may lie elsewhere. Talk to your paint dealer. They are your best resource for this problem.
If it was foul in the can, you probably should not have applied it in the first place. If the problem was not noticable in the can, the odor source may lie elsewhere. Talk to your paint dealer. They are your best resource for this problem.
