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Primer

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

Recommended primer

Zinsser

White

+32 oz size holds more product than standard cans
+Stain blocking primer for covering stains
+Seals surfaces for better topcoat adhesion
No price recorded yet.
Zinsser

White

+Water-based formula for easy cleanup with soap and water
+Works as a primer-sealer that blocks stains
+Seals surfaces before topcoat application
No price recorded yet.
Zinsser

White

+Can be applied directly to damp concrete surfaces
+Designed to block moisture intrusion through walls
+Made for basement walls needing moisture control
No price recorded yet.
3M

Red

+Spackle Plus formula is designed for use with spackling compounds
+Compact 8 oz container suits small patch and repair jobs
−Red color may show through lighter topcoats if not fully covered
No price recorded yet.
AK Interactive
+Designed as a rust surface primer for metal repair projects
+Small 100ml capacity suits touch-ups and small areas
−Very small 100ml volume covers only limited surface area
No price recorded yet.
DecoArt

Clear

+Multi-purpose acrylic formula works as both primer and sealer
+8 oz container suits small craft and painting projects
−Clear finish offers no added color coverage on dark surfaces
No price recorded yet.
Dupli-Color

Gray

+Multi-purpose primer and sealer for a range of surfaces
+12 oz aerosol can size for medium-sized projects
−Flat finish may need extra coats to cover dark surfaces
No price recorded yet.
Giani

Black

+Ironcore formula is designed for heavy-duty surface prep
+12 oz container size suits medium-sized projects
−Black color may require extra topcoats over light surfaces
No price recorded yet.
Liquid Rubber

Clear

+Formulated for EPDM and TPO RV and trailer roofs
+1 gallon capacity covers large roof areas
−Specialized for rubber roofing, not general-purpose surfaces
No price recorded yet.
Zinsser

Clear

+Water-based acrylic formula for wallpaper preparation
+Made from acrylic for a flexible film
−Liquid form suits wall use only and needs thinning details
No price recorded yet.
Rust-Oleum

Gray

+Designed for multiple surfaces including metal
+Brush-on application suits small touch-up jobs
No price recorded yet.
Rust-Oleum

White

+Corrosion resistant base coat for marine metal surfaces
+Improves topcoat adhesion on metal
No price recorded yet.
Zinsser

White

+Blocks stains and seals surfaces in one coat
+13 oz container for small to medium projects
No price recorded yet.
SprayMax

Black

+Two-component epoxy formula in aerosol cans
+Two 13.5 oz cans included in the pack
−Aerosol format offers less volume than bulk containers
No price recorded yet.
Stone Coat Countertops

White

+Bonding primer and sealer for countertop projects
+Covers up to 30 to 40 sq ft with two coats
No price recorded yet.
Stone Coat Countertops

Black

+High-bond undercoat for MDF and plywood surfaces
+1 quart container for small countertop jobs
No price recorded yet.
Vallejo

White

+Fast drying formula suits quick model and surface work
+18 ml bottle is a small amount for detailed projects
No price recorded yet.
Zinsser

White

+Triple thick binding primer built for stronger adhesion
+Quart size suits small to medium surface projects
No price recorded yet.

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