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All-Purpose Power Interior/Exterior High hiding Water-based Wall and Ceiling Primer ( 5-gallon )

Ratings & Reviews for HGTV HOME by Sherwin-Williams All-Purpose Power Interior/Exterior High hiding Water-based Wall and Ceiling Primer ( 5-gallon )

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 4.4 out of 5
899 Reviews


75% Recommend this product

Ratings may include incentivized customer reviews.

What Customers Are Saying

Customers overwhelmingly praise this primer for exceptional coverage, fast drying, and ease of application. Most report one coat effectively blocks dark colors, stains, and previous paint, eliminating the need for multiple coats. Reviewers consistently highlight smooth application, quick drying time, and low odor with water-based cleanup, making it ideal for indoor projects. Many cite strong value and reliability, expressing trust and intent to repurchase. A small group reports consistency issues like thin texture or dried lumps, and a few experienced poor adhesion or stain bleed-through, though these represent a minority of feedback.

Customer review summary generated by AI, including incentivized reviews.
899 Customer Reviews

Easy to use

Would Recommend

Easy to use

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You'll need extra coats!

Would Not Recommend

Be prepared to apply multiple coats to get coverage.

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Response from HGTV HOME by SW Support

We apologize you were not satisfied with the coverage of the paint for your project. The coverage can depend on the color you are using, the color yo...

HGTV HOME by SW SupportMay 20, 2026

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Worked well

Would Recommend

Good coverage

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Mix before use

Goes on easy. Doesn't drip

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No need for primer

Would Recommend

Great quality

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no longer available

Would Not Recommend

The Paint is good but I ran out with just about 100 square feet unfinished. Lowe's had no more 1 gallon buckets in stock and had none ordered. The Lowe's employee in the paint department was uninterested in trying to get any ordered. It was like there is none scheduled to come in to the store. There is nothing I can do about it. I had to go to the local Sherwin Williams Paint dealer to buy another gallon of white paint. In the future I will just go to Sherwin Williams the price is compara...

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Product is reliable.

Would Recommend

The ease of use and application.

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better than kilz

Would Recommend

good coverage on wood

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Primer

Would Recommend

Works great.

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Best type of paint!

Would Recommend

Worked great only took two coats!

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No Sanding Necessary

Would Recommend

Worked well to help me turn old cabinets new again. Primer helped the paint adhere without having to sand.

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