Primer Paint
Primer paint for surface preparation including shellac, oil- and water-based primers, rust inhibitors and adhesion primers for wood, metal, and drywall. The category spans budget through premium options (52 indexed products) with an average rating of 4.46 and average price near (price varies). Top brands include Retique It and Zinsser
Top Products
Painter's Touch latex primer, quart, 2-pack, flat gray
Rust-Oleum
Budget
Painter's Touch 2X Ultra Cover Spray Primer, 12 oz, Flat White (6 pack)
Rust-Oleum
Mid-Range
Painter's Touch 2X Flat Black Primer 12 oz (6-pack)
Rust-Oleum
Mid-Range
Rust-Oleum Farm & Implement Enamel Primer Quart, Red Oxide (2PK)
Rust-Oleum
Mid-Range
Rust-Oleum mold blocking primer spray, white, 13 oz (pack of 6)
Zinsser
Mid-Range
Bulls Eye 1-2-3 Plus Spray Primer, 13 oz, White, 3 Pack
Zinsser
Budget
Exterior Paint and Primer In One, Satin White (1 gal)
PRESTIGE
Mid-Range
Interior Paint and Primer in One, 1 Gallon, Semi-Gloss, White
PRESTIGE
Mid-Range
KILZ Original Primer 13 oz (Pack of 6)
KILZ
Mid-Range
KILZ Adhesion Primer & Low-Lustre Enamel Porch Paint Kit
KILZ
Mid-Range
Stix Acrylic Waterborne Bonding Primer, 1 gal, White
INSL-X
Mid-Range
Exterior flat paint and primer in one, white, 1 gal
PRESTIGE
Mid-Range
Prime All Multi-Surface Primer, White
INSL-X
Budget
Interior paint and primer in one, satin white, 1 gal
PRESTIGE
Mid-Range
Rust-Oleum Stops Rust Flat Aluminum Primer 32 oz (2-pack)
Rust-Oleum
Budget
Zinsser Bulls Eye 1-2-3 Water-Based Primer, 5 gal, Gray
Zinsser
Premium
Retique It liquid wood coating: stainable primer for authentic wood finish
Retique It
Budget
Liquid Rubber Multi-Purpose Primer for Wood and Concrete
Liquid Rubber
Mid-Range
Retique It Liquid Wood Coatings - Stainable Primer for Wood
Retique It
Mid-Range
Wood'n Primer - stainable wood primer for natural finish
Retique It
Budget
Retique It Wood'n Primer – Paint it then stain it
Retique It
Mid-Range
Retique It Wood'n Primer - Stainable Wood Primer
Retique It
Mid-Range
Retique It Liquid Wood Coatings - Stainable Primer (Dark/Medium)
Retique It
Budget
Zinsser Bulls Eye 1-2-3 Water-Base Primer, 5 Gallon, White
Zinsser
PremiumRoundups
Frequently Asked Questions
What drying and recoat times should I expect, and how do temperature and humidity affect them?
Dry and recoat times vary by formulation—water-based primers often dry in 30 minutes to an hour and recoat in 2–4 hours, while oil-based primers can take 6–24 hours; higher humidity and lower temperatures slow drying, so follow product instructions and allow extra curing time in cool or damp conditions