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

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  • Interior/Exterior use on new or previously painted drywall, concrete, wood, masonry, metal and glossy or difficult surfaces
  • Water-based formula seals uniformly and will stick to surface without sanding
  • Dries to the touch in just 30 minutes, ready to recoat in 1 hour and covers up to 100 sq. ft.
  • 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
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Product Description

Bulls-Eye 1-2-3 Primer is an all purpose, high-performance primer for interior and exterior residential, commercial applications. Use under or over any paint to improve hide, coverage and get the right color in less coats. Blocks tough stains and seals smells. Gray color of primer works great under vibrant, vivid colors saving time and money by improving hide and coverage of deep topcoats.


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Zinsser: The Professional's Choice Since 1849

Zinsser Premium Primers and Sealers for interior and exterior use and problems surfaces

Quality solutions for every job

Whether you need a premium primer to resolve common issues around the home or are looking for industrial-strength endurance for commercial properties, Zinsser offers effective formulas. Extend the life and enhance the durability of painting jobs by providing a quality base coat proven to give top-of-the-line adhesion to a wide range of coatings, even on difficult surfaces and substrates. Many of these best-selling primers come in both traditional quarts/gallons for roll and brush on applications as well as quick-apply aerosol sprays.

Zinsser stain, odor, mold, ceiling and hard to bond surface primers

Difficult or problem surfaces? Not an issue. Check Zinsser's full line of specialized primers.

Bulls Eye 1-2-3 Primer Family

Prime a wide range of interior and exterior surfaces, including:

  • Wood
  • Metal
  • Plaster
  • Concrete
  • Tile
  • Glass
  • Gloss Enamels
  • ...and more!

Do It Right the First Time

Why it's important to prime

Priming isn't just an extra step in the painting process - it ensures that the work and money spent painting surfaces isn't wasted. Use primer as a buffer between what you need to paint and the top coat you want to use to make sure that nothing interferes with the final appearance of your work.

Reasons to prime:

  • Prevents top coat paints from flaking, scraping or scratching away easily by providing better adhesion to surfaces
  • Seals or bonds to difficult-to-paint surfaces, allowing regular paint to be used on otherwise impossible surfaces
  • Can cover and eliminate surface problems (like water damage, odors and more) so that they can be painted directly over without repairs
  • Creates a smooth, uniform coating that ensure top coat paint goes on easily and evenly
  • Covers up bright or dark colors to help paint require less coats to achieve "true" color
  • Protects items from wear and weathering when used better than paint can alone

Wood panel walling before priming

Wood panel wall after priming and painting

Mold covered wall before priming

Molded wall after mold blocking primer application

Before

Cover up outdated, dark colors...

After

...with a bright new look!

Before

Seal away problem areas, stains and odors...

After

...for a like-new, paintable surface!

Zinsser Bulls Eye, Exterior, Mold and Mildew Blocking, Bonding, Peel Stop, Odor Eliminating Primers
Bulls Eye 1-2-3 Water Based Gray Primer Bulls Eye 1-2-3 Turbo Spray Primer Zinsser Cover Stain Oil Based Primer and Bond Coat Zinsser Odor Eliminating Spray Primer Zinsser Odorless Interior Primer Zinsser Gardz Problem Surface Sealer
Bulls Eye 1-2-3 Gray Primer Bulls Eye 1-2-3 Turbo Spray Primer Cover Stain High-Hide Primer Odor Eliminating Spray Primer Odorless Primer and Stain Block GARDZ Problem Surface Sealer
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4.6 out of 5 stars
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4.2 out of 5 stars
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4.5 out of 5 stars
269
Interior?
Exterior?
Use for: All purpose - works on most residential or commercial spaces Fast coverage - works 4X faster than standard spray primers Blocking stains/damage, hiding dark colors, preventing tannin bleeds Eliminating imbedded odors like pet urine, cigarettes, smoke, food and more Areas where fumes or odors from painting are a concern Sealing new drywall, chalky surfaces, skim, or other porous substrates

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Customer Ratings
Easy to use
4.3
5.0
4.3
4.4
3.7
Value for money
4.2
5.0
4.2
3.0
Adhesion
4.3
3.4
4.3
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volume
1 gallons
1 quarts
32 fluid ounces
1 quarts
unit count
31.5
1
128
32
1
32
paint type
Acrylic
Acrylic
Watercolor
Oil
Acrylic, Watercolor
surface suggestion
Masonry,Metal,Wood
Walls
Plaster
exterior finish
Glossy,Metal,Painted
Aluminum
Steel
Glossy
full cure time
1 hours hours
1 hours hours
1 hours hours
specialty
Odor Free
Odor Free
Low-odor
Low Odor

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Use under rich, dark topcoat colors to improve hide, coverage and get the right color in less coats.

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4.6 out of 5 stars
4.6 out of 5
1,119 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the ease of cleaning, color, and ease of use of the paint. For example, they mention it's a good stain blocker, works well with darker color top coats, and is easy to apply. Customers are also impresseded with the adhesion, saying it sticks with metal and laminated surfaces. That said, opinions are mixed on scratch resistance.

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40 customers mention37 positive3 negative

Customers are satisfied with the quality of the primer. They mention that it works well, is easy to clean up, and provides great coverage. Some say that the primer is great to use before darker color paint, and that it worked on exposed copper pipes and concrete.

"...Also, no bleed that I can see. Worked on my exposed copper pipes and concrete too! Very satisfied, I'm buying the 5 gallon bucket now for the job." Read more

"Great adhesion and the primer is great to use before darker color paint." Read more

"...I didn’t have to do two codes and it worked pretty well. Went on evenly. I didn’t have to use much either. Will definitely purchase again when needed." Read more

"This is a great primer. I have used this for years. Excellent quality. Very pleased you carry this" Read more

12 customers mention10 positive2 negative

Customers like the coverage of the paint. They mention it sticks like none other, covers super well, and is perfect for their needs. Some say that the coverage on dark furniture is great.

"Good coverage" Read more

"This product was a lgreat quality and provided great coverage and protection to outside wood on my house. I will definitely use again in the future." Read more

"It did the thing. It sticks like none other, covered super well, and was just perfect for my project" Read more

"Great coverage...." Read more

12 customers mention12 positive0 negative

Customers find the paint easy to use. They mention it's a base primer that goes on smoothly and dries fast.

"...I didn’t have to do two codes and it worked pretty well. Went on evenly. I didn’t have to use much either. Will definitely purchase again when needed." Read more

"...It was easy to use and I only had to do two coats! I had plenty of paint leftover for future projects!" Read more

"Easy to use base primer. Good for darker color top coat. I have purchased before and will again." Read more

"...Easy to use and hope it looks good" Read more

8 customers mention6 positive2 negative

Customers like the adhesion of the paint. They mention that it has excellent adhesiveness and stain blocking, and it sticks to metal and laminated surfaces. Some say that it also has good gripping capability.

"Great adhesion and the primer is great to use before darker color paint." Read more

"...Then I applied 2-3 coats of primer to every surface. It adhered well to all of the surfaces...." Read more

"Cleaned the furniture. Lightly sanded and the primer still didn’t adhere well." Read more

"It sticks with metal and laminated surfaces. I use it to bond oil based paint with water based ones. It works very well." Read more

8 customers mention8 positive0 negative

Customers like the color of the paint. They say it comes in gray and white, and is a good stain blocker. The base primer is easy to use and works well with darker color top coats. Some customers also mention that it works well as a navy blue base primer.

"...Dries quickly and can be recounted in 2hoursComes in gray and white. Good stain blocker" Read more

"...I really like the color of the gray primer. It was just a bit lighter than the chalk paint I used (Wise Owl smoky quartz)...." Read more

"Easy to use base primer. Good for darker color top coat. I have purchased before and will again." Read more

"Perfect color you might not even need to repaint if you wanted grey. We used on some cabinets at work and it was perfect...." Read more

7 customers mention7 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the paint. They mention that it has a gorgeous finish, a glossy finish, and a smooth finish.

"I used this primer on a dresser for 2 reasons: it has a glossy finish and it was part wood and part laminate/plywood...." Read more

"...Also, topped with both enamel and latex paint and did great job of giving a smooth finish...." Read more

"...It's been several weeks still looks great." Read more

"...Brush and roller application, 2 coats left a smooth perfect finish. Top coated with satan acrylic urethane. Perfect." Read more

6 customers mention6 positive0 negative

Customers find the paint easy to clean. They mention that it covers all dirty spots and cracks easily. Customers also say that it is a good stain blocker.

"...Consistency is great. Covered all dirty spots and even some cracks easily." Read more

"...Comes in gray and white. Good stain blocker" Read more

"...The table receives a lot of use, and it has not chipped and easily cleans...." Read more

"Easy to use, easy to clean up" Read more

13 customers mention5 positive8 negative

Customers are mixed about the scratch resistance of the paint. Some mention that the surface did not chip and it extended the life of their paint, while others say that it scratches off very easily and provides great coverage and protection to outside wood on their house. However, some customers also mention that they received a dented and leaking can.

"The can came with so many dents it was hard to open. But after that the Primer did it's job." Read more

"...Consistency is great. Covered all dirty spots and even some cracks easily." Read more

"...Ordered from Amazon because it was cheap but all 3 cans arrived dented (more than a little bit, see pics)...." Read more

"My only complaint is that: this product arrived with a severely smashed and dented can!!!Am wondering if paint will dry up in can...." Read more

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I tested a patch on some very glossy wood paneling and it worked great. Ran my fingernail across and it left a scuff, but no paint removal. Used a brush and it was fairly thick, but intend on using a sprayer on the whole room. Definitely recommend for the coverage and the price. Also, no bleed that I can see. Worked on my exposed copper pipes and concrete too! Very satisfied, I'm buying the 5 gallon bucket now for the job.
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I tested a patch on some very glossy wood paneling and it worked great. Ran my fingernail across and it left a scuff, but no paint removal. Used a brush and it was fairly thick, but intend on using a sprayer on the whole room. Definitely recommend for the coverage and the price. Also, no bleed that I can see. Worked on my exposed copper pipes and concrete too! Very satisfied, I'm buying the 5 gallon bucket now for the job.
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I've purchased the product elsewhere and know it to be high quality. Ordered from Amazon because it was cheap but all 3 cans arrived dented (more than a little bit, see pics). All 3 cans were shipped in one box, with no packing material between the cans and only air pouches on top of the cans. Credit to the manufacturer for using the lid clips that prevented any leaks, but packaging is poor/dumb from Amazon.
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