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Best paint primers - April 2025

Last Updated - April 24, 2025

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Country Chic Paint

Clear Bonding Primer - Chalk Style Furniture Paint Surface Prep Clear Primer Base Coat - Adhesive Furniture & Decor Primer for Laminate, Glass, Metal, Oil-Based Paint or Stain - Quart (32 oz)

Country Chic Paint

$38.95

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Main highlights
- No Harsh Smell: Due to the lack of harsh smells, there is almost no odor, allowing you to paint indoors without worrying about your health.
- Great Adhesion: Bonding agents in the primer help to create a more porous surface so that paint can adhere to any smooth surface.
- Eco-Friendly Ultra low VOC and water-based - contains NO harsh chemical additives such as phthalates, formaldehyde, heavy metals, or solvents.
- Easy to Use: Even for beginners, this primer is easy to use! Just brush it on and let it dry.
- Dries Clear: This is a bonus especially if you’re painting a piece of furniture that you would like to later distress. The clear finish means you’ll see the original wood tone underneath when distressing instead of white or grey primer.
$38.95
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INSL-X

INSL-X SXA11009A-01 Stix Acrylic Waterborne Bonding Primer, 1 Gallon, White

INSL-X

$69.02

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Main highlights
- Premium-quality, acrylic-urethane bonding primer-sealer with unparalleled adhesion to the most challenging surfaces, including glossy tile, PVC, vinyl, plastic, glass, glazed block, glossy paint, pre-coated siding, fiberglass, and galvanized metals.
- Low VOC and easy soap and water cleanup.
- Fully cures in temperatures as low as 35 °F.
- Excellent enamel holdout, providing a great base for an even topcoat finish.
- Coverage: 300 - 400 square feet per gallon.
- Bonds to "hard-to-coat" surfaces and can be top coated with almost any product.
- Bonding primer for drywall, plaster, ceiling, acoustical tile, wood trim and doors, Formica, ceramic tiles, glossy surfaces, PVC plastic, masonry walls, wood, trim, shutters, masonry, stucco, concrete, cement block, galvanized metal, aluminum, and other challenging surfaces.
- Before painting, review the INSL-X STIX label for proper preparation and application tips.
$69.02
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Zinsser
27% Off

Rust-Oleum ZINSSER 1 qt 02004 White, Bulls Eye 1-2-3 Water-Based Stain Blocking Primer/Sealer

Zinsser

$12.98

$17.99
(27% Off)

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Main highlights
- Water-based formula seals uniformly and will stick to surface without sanding
- One coat hide saves time and money by improving hide and coverage of topcoats
- 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 with any oil or latex topcoat
- Dries to the touch in 35 minutes, ready to topcoat in 1 hour and covers up between 87-112 sq. ft. per quart
- Can be applied in temperatures as low as 35 degrees Fahrenheit
$12.98
$17.99 (27% Off)
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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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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

Best paint primers - April 2025

Clear Bonding Primer - Chalk Style Furniture Paint Surface Prep Clear Primer Base Coat - Adhesive Furniture & Decor Primer for Laminate, Glass, Metal, Oil-Based Paint or Stain - Quart (32 oz)

INSL-X SXA11009A-01 Stix Acrylic Waterborne Bonding Primer, 1 Gallon, White

Rust-Oleum ZINSSER 1 qt 02004 White, Bulls Eye 1-2-3 Water-Based Stain Blocking Primer/Sealer

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

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

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