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Exterior Multi-purpose Water-based Wall and Ceiling Primer ( 1-quart )

Ratings & Reviews for Exterior Multi-purpose Water-based Wall and Ceiling Primer ( 1-quart )

4.6
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 4.6 out of 5
318 Reviews


95% Recommend this product

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What Customers Are Saying

The primer provides excellent coverage, adhesion, and durability, often requiring only one or two coats even on challenging surfaces. It is versatile, working well on various exterior materials like siding, trim, fences, and concrete. Customers found it easy to apply with a smooth, consistent texture that dries quickly and has low odor. Overall, the primer is a reliable, high-performing product that helps create a durable, long-lasting paint finish.

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318 Customer Reviews

Nice finish!

Would Recommend

Repainting the deck railing. Paint went on very smooth and nice. Looks great!

May 29, 2021
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Versatile

Would Recommend

Used as an undercoat to vinyl tile. Put on cement board and it gave a very good coat that stuck well and gave smooth surface for tile application. Pleased withits use on old oxidized vinyl shutters. Cleaned them and one coat them one top coat of Duramax.

February 28, 2021

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Best primer I have ever used!

Would Recommend

I have been using Valspar paint and primer for years. It is the best product on the market, tough and durable, last for years and years!

February 4, 2021
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Mix Well

Would Recommend

I live in a location with little sun and I was looking for a primer that will reduce the amount of painting peeling due to the moist environment. This product is wonderful!! Please note: MIX WELL, and this will take some time.

August 25, 2020
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Stick to sherwin Williams for paint and primer

Would Not Recommend

The new can of primer I bought yesterday is junk. Top is nothing but water and the bottom is solid. Tried mixing it and it stays separated.

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TeamValsparJune 26, 2020

Great bare wood primer

Would Not Recommend

I Used on exterior bare wood and worked very well to block out stains. Great primer! Thanks!!

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Covers well

Would Recommend

We are happy with this primer. Rolled on nicely on new cedar siding front and back before instaliing on house. Cedar sucks up paint. We got 200 sq feet of coverage with a gallon of this primer on unpainted cedar siding.

March 5, 2020
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Paint

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Had to repaint antique sign for a family member and primer coated metal sign in one coat and looked great was able to finish same day

December 11, 2019
Verified PurchaserSweepstakes
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Good product

Would Recommend

Worked well to prime our deck for painting. Easy to apply.

December 5, 2019
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Perfect for the job!

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Works perfectly for the task! Will be buying a lot more of this one!

November 25, 2019
Verified PurchaserSweepstakes
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Primer

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Bought this to get mail box post ready for painting. Very smooth spread like butter.

November 21, 2019
Verified PurchaserSweepstakes
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Great Coverage

Would Recommend

I have a raised foundation and I used this to cover the area that was exposed on the house. Covered the cement really nice and looks good.

November 13, 2019
Verified PurchaserSweepstakes
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Fast drying time and goes on smooth!

Would Recommend

I used this product during a long-term porch project this past summer in which I pulled up old, rotting porch carpet, scraped off the remaining glue, washed with muriatic acid (Jasco brand, also from Lowe's), sanded the surface, allowed drying time, and then applied the primer. Once the surface was smooth and proper precautions were taken, as directed by the label, this Valspar primer/sealer went on perfectly. The sealer aspect was especially beneficial to a project like this since I was dealing...

November 12, 2019
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Primer\sealer

Would Recommend

I'm a crafter and this product does a great job sealing the wood before I paint

November 12, 2019
Verified PurchaserSweepstakes
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Good paint

Would Recommend

What can I say? It’s paint. Covers good, looks good and cleans up good. Over all a good paint. I recommend it.

November 8, 2019
Verified PurchaserSweepstakes
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