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Best primer paints - July 2026

Last Updated - July 23, 2026

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Zinsser
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1 Quart Bulls Eye 1-2-3 Primer Sealer Stain Killer

Zinsser

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- Rust inhibitive ‐ may be used to prime ferrous metal
- Formulated with stain‐blocking resins
- Designed for interior and exterior surfaces
- Bonds to glossy surfaces without scuff sanding
- 35°F low application temperature
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Rust-Oleum
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Rust-Oleum Painter's Touch 2X Ultra Cover Spray Primer, Flat White

Rust-Oleum

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Main highlights
- Wet or Dry Sandable
- Oil-based formula is low odor, resist chips and provides long-lasting protection
- Ideal for use on interior/exterior surfaces including wood, plastic, plaster, metal, masonry and unglazed ceramic
- Flat primer provides a surface ready for painting
- Fast Drying
- Durable formula provides excellent hide and goes on smoothly
- Dries to touch in 20 minutes and covers up to 12 sq. ft. per can
- Comfort spray tip
- Any angle spray
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Glidden

Glidden Glidden Interior/Exterior Stain Block Primer Flat, White, 1 Gallon

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- Soap & water clean up
- May be topcoated in 1 hour
- Interior/exterior acrylic primer
- Blocks most stains- water, smoke, ink, markers and tannins
- Adheres to glossy surfaces
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Zinsser

Zinsser 286258 Bulls Eye 1-2-3 All Surface Primer, Quart, Gray

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- Water-based formula seals uniformly and will stick to surface without sanding
- Interior/Exterior use on new or previously painted drywall, concrete, wood, masonry, metal and glossy or difficult surfaces
- Has excellent stain blocking resistance and can be used over any oil or latex topcoat
- Gray color of primer works great under vibrant, vivid colors saving time and money by improving hide and coverage of deep topcoats
- Dries to the touch in just 30 minutes, ready to recoat in 1 hour and covers up to 100 sq. ft.
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Zinsser
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Zinsser 02774 PERMA-WHITE Mold & Mildew Proof Interior Paint, Quart, Eggshell White

Zinsser

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Main highlights
- Self-Priming formula - requires no sanding
- Resists dirt and moisture on film coating
- Product contains a mildewcide to prevent the growth of mold and mildew on the paint film only
- Mold & Mildew-Proof paint film - guaranteed for 5 years
- Finish is washable and scrubbable with soap and water
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Best primer paints - July 2026

1 Quart Bulls Eye 1-2-3 Primer Sealer Stain Killer

Rust-Oleum Painter's Touch 2X Ultra Cover Spray Primer, Flat White

Glidden Glidden Interior/Exterior Stain Block Primer Flat, White, 1 Gallon

Zinsser 286258 Bulls Eye 1-2-3 All Surface Primer, Quart, Gray

Zinsser 02774 PERMA-WHITE Mold & Mildew Proof Interior Paint, Quart, Eggshell White

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