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Best paint primers - August 2025

Last Updated - August 2, 2025

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Rust-Oleum
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Rust-Oleum 2081830-6PK Stops Rust Automotive Primer Spray, 12 oz, Flat Light Gray, 6 Pack

Rust-Oleum

$32.67

$47.94
(31% Off)

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Main highlights
- Primer spray paint is suitable for use on wood, metal and fiberglass surfaces
- Oil-based paint with Stops Rust formula provides rust resistant base coat for cars, trucks and other vehicles
- High quality spray paint ensures long lasting, durable coating
- Flat finish provides superior adhesion and works with any topcoat
- Covers up to 12 sq. ft. and dries to handle (and can be recoated) in 15 minutes
$32.67
$47.94 (31% Off)
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Rust-Oleum

Rust-Oleum Corporation 271009 Advanced Synthetic Shellac Watercolor Primer, 1-Quart, White

Rust-Oleum

$22.21

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Main highlights
- Ultimate stain blocking
- This product adds a great value
- Seals knots, sap and tannin
- High hiding bright white
$22.21
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INSL-X

INSL-X AP100009A-04 Prime All Multi-Surface Acrylic Primer, White 32 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)

INSL-X

$14.99

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Main highlights
- Quick drying; topcoat in as little as one hour
- Provides a mildew resistant coating
- Powerful adhesion and stain blocking properties
- Not recommended for use on floor surfaces
- Easy to apply
- Apply when surface and ambient temperature is above 40 °F (4 °C) and below 90 °F (32 °C)
- 400 – 450 square foot coverage per gallon
- 100% acrylic primer that provides strong sealing properties to a variety of interior & exterior surfaces
$14.99
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Zinsser
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Zinsser 286258 Bulls Eye 1-2-3 All Surface Primer, Quart, Gray

Zinsser

$14.85

$17.99
(17% Off)

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Main highlights
- 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.
$14.85
$17.99 (17% Off)
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Zinsser

Zinsser Rust-OLEUM 249933 1-2-3 Plus, 1 Quarts (Pack of 1), White, 11 Fl Oz

Zinsser

$17.23

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Main highlights
- The product is manufactured in United States
- The product is QT INT/EXT LTX Primer
- Sticks to any surface.
- Sticks to any surface.
- Primer for all projects.
- Primer for all projects.
- First water-based primer that blocks water stains.
- First water-based primer that blocks water stains.
- Easy and simple use kit
- Dries in one hour.
- Dries in one hour.
- Covers approximately 350 to 400 square feet per gallon depending on surface type.
- Covers approximately 350 to 400 square feet per gallon depending on surface type.
$17.23

Best paint primers - August 2025

Rust-Oleum 2081830-6PK Stops Rust Automotive Primer Spray, 12 oz, Flat Light Gray, 6 Pack

Rust-Oleum Corporation 271009 Advanced Synthetic Shellac Watercolor Primer, 1-Quart, White

INSL-X AP100009A-04 Prime All Multi-Surface Acrylic Primer, White 32 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)

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

Zinsser Rust-OLEUM 249933 1-2-3 Plus, 1 Quarts (Pack of 1), White, 11 Fl Oz

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