KILZ ORIGINAL Interior Oil-Based Primer

White (oil-based) · US · not yet reviewed

Paint-ready: 1 hour after application.

Safe to touch: 30 minutes after application.

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From KILZ product page · checked 2026-10-24. Anything not listed isn’t stated by the manufacturer.

Conditions & fine print

Stated conditions: 77°F (25°C) and 50% relative humidity
The product page lists two different minimum application temperatures (35°F in the directions, 50°F in the spec table), so this site shows no range. Check your can.
Region US. Formulas can differ between countries; check your container.
Safe to touch: 77°F and 50% RH
Paint-ready: 77°F and 50% RH
Entered from the manufacturer source; second review pending. Report outdated information
Actual results depend on preparation, thickness, ventilation, temperature, humidity, mixing and substrate.

How long before you can paint KILZ ORIGINAL Interior Oil-Based Primer?

KILZ states: Paint (topcoat) in 1 hour. Conditions: 77°F and 50% RH. This is the manufacturer’s stated time, not a guarantee.

How long before KILZ ORIGINAL Interior Oil-Based Primer is safe to touch?

KILZ states: Touch in 30 minutes. Conditions: 77°F and 50% RH. This is the manufacturer’s stated time, not a guarantee.