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Primer

55 primer from Rust-Oleum, Zinsser, Seymour Paint and more.

Recommended primer

Zinsser

White

+Oil-based formula blocks stains before painting
+Covers stains and discoloration on walls
+Available in a 16 oz container
−Oil-based formula requires mineral spirits for cleanup
No price recorded yet.
MuzeFansi

Black

+Converts rust while acting as a metal primer
+Large 35 oz container for bigger metal projects
+Made for use on metal surfaces
−Heavier container than most small primer cans
No price recorded yet.
YumCraft
+Converts rust while acting as a metal primer
+Water-based formula for easier cleanup
+Heat-resistant formula suits hot metal surfaces
−Heavier container than most small primer cans
No price recorded yet.
Badger Air-Brush Co.
+Water-based acrylic polyurethane formula
+Three-tone set includes white, gray and black
+Compatible with airbrush application
−Only 4 oz total for each tone
No price recorded yet.
Dupli-Color

Gray

+2-in-1 formula acts as both filler and sandable primer
+Hi-build formula fills minor surface imperfections
+12 oz aerosol can size for medium touch-up projects
−Requires sanding before topcoat, adding extra prep work
No price recorded yet.
Liquid Rubber

Clear

+Multipurpose formula works on concrete, wood, and metal
+Bonds to fiberglass and PVC surfaces
+1 quart size suits small to medium projects
−Smaller 1 quart volume covers less area than larger sizes
No price recorded yet.
Polar Specialist Coatings
+Water-based formula for lower-odor application indoors
+Sold in a 1L container
+Designed to seal and stabilize porous surfaces
−Only a 1L size is stated for this product
No price recorded yet.
Rust-Oleum

Green

+Self-etching formula etches and primes in one step
+Designed to provide maximum adhesion to metal
+Pack of six cans for multiple panels
No price recorded yet.
Autosel

Black

+Converts rust while acting as a metal primer
+Large 35 oz container for bigger metal projects
+Heat-resistant formula suits hot metal surfaces
−Heavier container than most small primer cans
No price recorded yet.
Dixie Belle Paint Company

White

+Combines primer and base coat in one product
+Helps block odor from the surface
+Compact 8 oz container for small projects
−Small 8 oz container for larger projects
No price recorded yet.
Flex Seal

White

+Stain blocking for covering tough marks before painting
+Suitable for both interior and exterior surfaces
+12 oz spray can for small projects
−White color only, no other shade options
No price recorded yet.
Glidden

White

+Stain blocking for covering tough marks before painting
+Suitable for both interior and exterior surfaces
+One gallon capacity covers larger areas
−Flat finish offers no sheen option
No price recorded yet.
Lauco

Gray

+Self-etching formula for bare metal surfaces
+13 oz aerosol can for spray application
+Gray base suits a range of topcoats
−Aerosol format limits coverage on large surfaces
No price recorded yet.
Zinsser

White

+Water-based formula for easier cleanup
+Stain blocking primer for covering stains
+Low-odor formula for indoor use
−Quart size covers a smaller area
No price recorded yet.
Zinsser

White

+Three-pack gives three cans in one purchase
+Spray format for coating hard-to-reach areas
+Stain blocking primer for covering stains
−13 oz cans cover a small area each
No price recorded yet.
Zinsser

White

+Shellac-based primer-sealer blocks stains on surfaces
+Seals surfaces to improve adhesion for topcoats
+26 oz container offers a generous amount of product
−Shellac base needs solvent for cleanup
No price recorded yet.
Zinsser

White

+Water-based formula for easier cleanup
+Low-odor formula for indoor use
+Primer and sealer in one product
−Quart size covers a smaller area
No price recorded yet.
Zinsser

White

+Oil-base formula blocks stains and seals surfaces
+Spray format allows application on hard-to-reach areas
+13 oz can suits small to medium spot projects
−Oil-base formula requires solvent for cleanup
No price recorded yet.
Rust-Oleum

Gray

+Gray primer for equipment and implement restoration
+Promotes adhesion to topcoats
+Rust-inhibiting primer for metal equipment
No price recorded yet.
Rust-Oleum

Gray

+Spray primer listed with 40% lower odor
+Listed for indoor and outdoor use
+Gray base coat for topcoat coverage
No price recorded yet.
Rust-Oleum
+Designed for wood and fiberglass surfaces
+Improves topcoat adhesion on marine surfaces
+Creates a smooth base coat for finishing
No price recorded yet.
Rust-Oleum

Clear

+Clear deck primer for wood surfaces
+Promotes topcoat adhesion on decks
+1 gallon capacity for larger deck projects
No price recorded yet.
Rust-Oleum

White

+Six cans in one pack
+White primer for metal surfaces
+Rust resistant base for indoor and outdoor use
No price recorded yet.
Rust-Oleum

White

+Bonds to difficult surfaces
+Flat white base for topcoat coverage
+Spray application for quick coverage
No price recorded yet.
Seymour Paint

Yellow

+Yellow zinc phosphate formula for metal surfaces
+12 oz single pack for small repair projects
+Zinc phosphate base offers rust-inhibiting properties
No price recorded yet.
Seymour Paint

Gray

+Sandable gray formula for smoothing surfaces
+Fills light scratches before topcoat application
+Fast drying for quicker project turnaround
No price recorded yet.
SprayMax

White

+All-in-one primer that also works as a filler and sealer
+Suitable for metal and aluminum surfaces
+14.9 ounce can for larger projects
No price recorded yet.
Zinsser

White

+Multi-purpose primer and sealer for varied surfaces
+Stain-blocking primer helps hide existing marks
+Quart size suits small to medium repair jobs
No price recorded yet.

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