Zinsser (Rust-Oleum)

B-I-N Shellac-Based Primer (Spray)

13 oz aerosol · US · not yet reviewed

Short answer

Paint-ready: 30 minutes after application.
Ready for another coat: 30 minutes after application.

Start the clock

When did you apply it?
Outdoors, temperature
Where?
Thickness

Stated times

  • Safe to touch15 minutes
  • Ready for another coat30 minutes
  • Paint-ready30 minutes

From Zinsser (Rust-Oleum) data sheet · checked 2026-10-24. Anything not listed isn’t stated by the manufacturer.

Conditions & fine print
  • Stated conditions: 70–80°F (21–27°C) and 50% relative humidity
  • This is the aerosol. The brush-on can version has its own data sheet with different times. Apply at room temperature (about 70°F); avoid high humidity.
  • Region US. Formulas can differ between countries; check your container.
  • Safe to touch: 70–80°F and 50% RH
  • Ready for another coat: 70–80°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 Report outdated information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.

Questions

How long before you can paint B-I-N Shellac-Based Primer (Spray)?

Zinsser (Rust-Oleum) states: Surfaces can be painted in 30 minutes at normal temperatures. This is the manufacturer’s stated time, not a guarantee.

How long before B-I-N Shellac-Based Primer (Spray) is ready for another coat?

Zinsser (Rust-Oleum) states: Recoat: 30 minutes. Conditions: 70–80°F and 50% RH. This is the manufacturer’s stated time, not a guarantee.

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