10 Best paints primers of 2026

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Zinsser
1 Quart Bulls Eye 1-2-3 Primer Sealer Stain Killer
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Water-Based Formula for Easy Use
Seals uniformly and adheres without sanding, saving time and effort.

Versatile Application on Various Surfaces
Ideal for drywall, concrete, wood, masonry, metal, and glossy surfaces.

Highly Praised for Quick Drying
Dries to the touch in 35 minutes, ensuring swift project completion.
Key specs
- coverage:100 sq ft
- item form:Liquid
- size:1 Quart Pack of 1
- color:White
- material:Plastic
9.7

Exceptional

Our Rating

9.9
lasts a long time

9.7
Stain resistance

9.3
Simple to use
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Zinsser
1 Quart Bulls Eye 1-2-3 Primer Sealer Stain Killer
Main highlights

Water-Based Formula for Easy Use
Seals uniformly and adheres without sanding, saving time and effort.

Versatile Application on Various Surfaces
Ideal for drywall, concrete, wood, masonry, metal, and glossy surfaces.

Highly Praised for Quick Drying
Dries to the touch in 35 minutes, ensuring swift project completion.
Key specs
- coverage:100 sq ft
- item form:Liquid
- size:1 Quart Pack of 1
- color:White
- material:Plastic
9.4

Excellent

Our Rating

9.9
lasts a long time

9.7
Stain resistance

9.3
Simple to use
3

Rust-Oleum
Rust-Oleum 334019 Painter's Touch 2X Ultra Cover Primer Spray, 12 oz, Flat White
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Versatile Coverage
Features any angle spray and comfort tip for easy use.

Ideal for Indoor and Outdoor
Perfect for plastic, wood, metal; great for DIY projects.

Highly Recommended for Priming
Customers praise its effectiveness on 3D prints and kitchen makeovers.
9.3

Excellent

Our Rating

9.3
Sheerness

9.1
Simple to use

9.1
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Zinsser
Zinsser 02244 Bulls Eye Water-Base Primer and Sealer, Quart, White
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Exceptional Stain Hiding
Water-based formula hides stains on dark or porous surfaces.

Versatile Use Cases
Ideal for priming interior walls, doors, trim, plaster, and concrete.

Great Coverage Praised
Customers love the primer's ability to prevent bleed-through.
Key specs
- coverage:100 sq. ft.
- item form:Liquid
- size:1 Quart Pack of 1
- color:White
- material:Plastic
9.0

Excellent

Our Rating

8.7
Simple to use

8.2
Easy to use

8.0
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Vallejo

Vallejo - Surface Primer Color | White Acrylic Primer 60 ml (2.02 fl.oz.) | Matte Finish and Fast Drying | Perfect for Airbrushing and Great Adhesion to Figurines and Scale Models
8.8

Very Good

Our Rating
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Vallejo

Vallejo - Surface Primer Color | Black Acrylic Primer 60 ml (2.02 fl.oz.) | Matte Finish and Fast Drying | Perfect for Airbrushing and Great Adhesion to Figurines and Scale Models
8.6

Very Good

Our Rating
7

Vallejo

Vallejo - Surface Primer Color | Black Acrylic Primer 60 ml (2.02 fl.oz.) | Matte Finish and Fast Drying | Perfect for Airbrushing and Great Adhesion to Figurines and Scale Models
8.4

Good

Our Rating
8

Krylon
Krylon K05584007 COLORmaxx Primer Spray Paint for Indoor/Outdoor Use, White, 12 Ounce (Pack of 1)
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Key Features
Enhances paint adhesion, smooths surfaces, ensures true color. Fast-drying, easy-use spray tip. For indoor/outdoor use on multiple materials.

Ideal Use Cases
Perfect for DIY projects on metal, wood, plastic, and more. Ideal for furniture, décor, and crafts that require durability and precise color match.

Customer Praise
Users love its quick drying time, easy application, and the exceptional adhesion and color accuracy it provides across various surfaces.
Key specs
- coverage:25 sq ft.
- item form:Aerosol
- size:12 Ounce Pack of 1
- color:White
- material:Blend
8.3

Good

Our Rating

8.9
Heat tolerance

8.7
lasts a long time

8.7
worth the money
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Krylon
Krylon K05584007 COLORmaxx Primer Spray Paint for Indoor/Outdoor Use, White, 12 Ounce (Pack of 1)
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Key Features
Enhances paint adhesion, smooths surfaces, ensures true color. Fast-drying, easy-use spray tip. For indoor/outdoor use on multiple materials.

Ideal Use Cases
Perfect for DIY projects on metal, wood, plastic, and more. Ideal for furniture, décor, and crafts that require durability and precise color match.

Customer Praise
Users love its quick drying time, easy application, and the exceptional adhesion and color accuracy it provides across various surfaces.
Key specs
- coverage:25 sq ft.
- item form:Aerosol
- size:12 Ounce Pack of 1
- color:White
- material:Blend
8.2

Good

Our Rating

8.9
Heat tolerance

8.7
lasts a long time

8.7
worth the money
10

BLUEBIRD

BLUEBIRD Heavy Gesso Primer for Acrylic Painting, White, 5.3Oz / 150 GM Full Tub, Gesso Surface Prep Medium For Acrylic Paint and Oil Paint
8.1

Good

Our Rating

10 Best paints primers of 2026

1

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

9.9

9.7

9.3

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2

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

9.9

9.7

9.3

3

Rust-Oleum 334019 Painter's Touch 2X Ultra Cover Primer Spray, 12 oz, Flat White

9.3

9.1

9.1

4

Zinsser 02244 Bulls Eye Water-Base Primer and Sealer, Quart, White

8.7

8.2

8.0

5

Vallejo - Surface Primer Color | White Acrylic Primer 60 ml (2.02 fl.oz.) | Matte Finish and Fast Drying | Perfect for Airbrushing and Great Adhesion to Figurines and Scale Models

6

Vallejo - Surface Primer Color | Black Acrylic Primer 60 ml (2.02 fl.oz.) | Matte Finish and Fast Drying | Perfect for Airbrushing and Great Adhesion to Figurines and Scale Models

7

Vallejo - Surface Primer Color | Black Acrylic Primer 60 ml (2.02 fl.oz.) | Matte Finish and Fast Drying | Perfect for Airbrushing and Great Adhesion to Figurines and Scale Models

8

Krylon K05584007 COLORmaxx Primer Spray Paint for Indoor/Outdoor Use, White, 12 Ounce (Pack of 1)

8.9

8.7

8.7

9

Krylon K05584007 COLORmaxx Primer Spray Paint for Indoor/Outdoor Use, White, 12 Ounce (Pack of 1)

8.9

8.7

8.7

10

BLUEBIRD Heavy Gesso Primer for Acrylic Painting, White, 5.3Oz / 150 GM Full Tub, Gesso Surface Prep Medium For Acrylic Paint and Oil Paint

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