Zinsser Gardz High Performance Sealer Paint

Zinsser Gardz is a water-based sealer for porous, chalky, and crumbling surfaces, paints, and textured finishes. It’s formulated to deeply penetrate and dry to a hard, moisture-resistant film that seals and binds down problem surfaces. This unique sealer can be used in multiple projects from repairing paper damage on drywall to sealing old wallpaper. Along with a range of uses this sealer is fast drying, has a low odour, and dries clear making it easy to use.

• Low odour
• Binds chalky and porous surfaces
• Dries fast to a hard, moisture-proof film
• Can be top-coated with both water-based or solvent-based products

Always ensure the surface to be treated is clean, dry, and free from any dust or possible contaminates.

• Remove any loose or peeling paint or wallpaper by sanding or scraping the surface. (Always take special care when sanding or scraping old surfaces, ensure to wear a suitable face covering to avoid inhalation.)
• Seal any stains with Zinsser Stain Killing Primer-Sealer
• Cut away loose or torn drywall facing paper with a razor or sand back with 80-grit paper until a sound area is reached. If drywall is gouged, remove loose pieces of gypsum core
• Remove loose wallcovering and residual wallcovering adhesive using DIF Wallpaper Stripper
• Skim coated or spackled areas should be sanded smooth using 100 grit sandpaper

Before applying stir the product thoroughly and test a small area.

• For best results use a quality nylon/polyester/synthetic brush with flagged tips. A roller can be used we recommend a 3/8” or less synthetic roller
• Do not overload the brush
• Apply Gardz to walls from the bottom up to prevent product from running down the wall
• Brush out any runs as they occur
• When applying to ceilings do not press hard or the product will drip out of the roller
• For ceiling applications where a roller would be too messy Gardz may be applied using a power sprayer or garden sprayer
• Maintain a distance of at least 45 to 60cm between the spray tip and the surface for pressure sprayers and 30 – 45 cm for garden sprayers

Note: Some types of wallpaper and translucent wallcoverings may require an additional coat of an opaque primer after use of Zinsser Gardz. Always follow the manufacturer instructions found on the tin.

Q. Can Gardz be applied to new drywall?

A. Yes, this will penetrate and seal when applied onto new or damaged dry walls.

Q. Can Zinsser Gardz seal and or cover stains?

A. No. we would advise using Zinsser Cover Stain to seal any stains.

Q. Can Zinsser Gardz be sprayed?

A. Yes! It can be applied through a sprayer which makes this paint ideal for larger projects of harder to paint areas such as ceilings.

Q. Can I paint direct over Zinsser Gardz?

A. Once Gardz is dry it is compatible with most types of primers and topcoats, you can apply both water-based and solvent-based products.

Delivery

All orders placed on a working day before 3pm will be dispatched on the same day for next working day delivery. Orders placed before 3pm on Friday will be delivered on Monday (excluding bank holidays). Orders placed on weekends and Bank Holidays will be dispatched on the next working day. All orders have a charge of £3.99 for express delivery.

Special Delivery

You can now choose some special delivery options. 

• AM Delivery: Get your order by 12pm
  If placed on a working day before 3pm, the AM Delivery will be dispatched on the same day for Next Working Day delivery. 
  Orders placed before 3pm on Friday will be delivered on Monday AM (excluding bank holidays). Orders placed on weekends and Bank Holidays will be dispatched on the next working day for delivery on the following AM. All orders have a charge of £12.99 for AM delivery.

• Late Cut-Off: Get an extra hour to place your order for Next Working Day delivery.
  Orders placed on a working day before 4pm will be dispatched on the same day for Next Working Day delivery. 
  Orders placed before 4pm on Friday will be delivered on Monday (excluding bank holidays). Orders placed on weekends and Bank Holidays will be dispatched on the next working day. All orders have a charge of £5.99 for Late Cut-Off delivery.

• Saturday Delivery: Get your order on Saturday
  Option available on Fridays. Orders placed on Friday before 3pm will be delivered on Saturday. All orders have a charge of £9.95 for Saturday delivery.

Exceptions

We do not deliver to the Channel Islands or the Republic of Ireland

Certain postcodes delivery times and charges may vary please head to the cart to see your available delivery options.

Returns

We offer a 14 day money back guarantee for all goods shipped correctly that are not required. If the item is not required, please send the item back for a full refund in its original condition, unused with its original packaging. Please note return for unwanted item is at your own expense.

Contact us as soon as possible to inform us you will be returning the product either by the contact form below or by calling our team on 0161 960 0217.

Please note any bespoke or mixed to order items can not be returned, if you are unsure this is your product please check the listing or contact us for details. 

We always recommend getting samples or contacting us for free of charge colourcharts. We do our best to represent colours as accurately as possible however screens variations and different surfaces can alter this. Unfortunately in the event you do not like the colour we are unable to accept the product back if they it has been opened.

Damaged Paint

Please visit our damages page where we can help resolve the issue for you. 

Incorrect Item

We will be happy to organise an exchange for the correct goods at no extra charge to yourself, please get in touch to organise this.

Faulty Items

If you find a fault with your product, we can offer a full refund or exchange within 30 days. We test every product that is returned to us, sadly if a product is found to have no fault we cannot refund this and the you will be given the option to have this returned to you. Please get in touch to discuss these options. If you find fault after 30 days of purchase you may wish to contact the manufacturer directly as they will be able to offer support with the product.