Ratings & Reviews for Valspar Interior Multi-purpose Oil-based Wall and Ceiling Primer ( 5-gallon )
Ratings may include incentivized customer reviews.
What Customers Are Saying
Customers overwhelmingly praise this primer for exceptional coverage and stain-blocking performance on challenging surfaces like water-damaged ceilings, smoke residue, and stained wood. Most note one coat is often sufficient, with fast drying times enabling same-day topcoating. Reviewers consistently describe smooth, effortless application and appreciate the low odor for an oil-based product, with easy cleanup using mineral spirits. A few report inconsistent results or stronger odor in poorly ventilated spaces, but these concerns are isolated. Overall, customers consider it a reliable, professional-grade solution.
Customer review summary generated by AI, including incentivized reviews.Easy
the coverage and drying is great
From Interior Multi-purpose Oil-based Wall and Ceiling Primer ( 12-oz ) Verified Purchaser
Nice product.
Works well. Nice coverage.
From Interior Multi-purpose Oil-based Wall and Ceiling Primer ( 12-oz ) Verified Purchaser
It's OK for the price
Would Not RecommendTook many, many coats to get satisfying results.
From Interior Multi-purpose Oil-based Wall and Ceiling Primer ( 12-oz ) Verified Purchaser
Great odor blocker
Would RecommendHad a plug in air freshener that permeated intoxx cc walls and this worked well to block odor.
From Interior Multi-purpose Oil-based Wall and Ceiling Primer ( 1-gallon ) Verified Purchaser
Covers really well on dark paneling
From Interior Multi-purpose Oil-based Wall and Ceiling Primer ( 1-gallon ) Verified Purchaser
Very good coverage apply over one of your sealers
From Interior Multi-purpose Oil-based Wall and Ceiling Primer ( 1-gallon ) Verified Purchaser
Good
I did 2 coats of primer, seemed like 1 wasn’t enough.
From Interior Multi-purpose Oil-based Wall and Ceiling Primer ( 1-quart ) Verified Purchaser
Works great
I was really surprised at how well this works for prepping walls. However, the fumes are quite loud. Make sure to open windows or do whatever you can to tame them.
From Interior Multi-purpose Oil-based Wall and Ceiling Primer ( 1-gallon ) Verified Purchaser
Okay primer
Need really good ventilation with this product, made my kitchen smell for days.
From Interior Multi-purpose Oil-based Wall and Ceiling Primer ( 1-gallon ) Verified Purchaser
Great Product
Would RecommendGreat Product
From Interior Multi-purpose Oil-based Wall and Ceiling Primer ( 1-quart ) Verified Purchaser
Great coverage
Would RecommendI bought this and painted my half bathroom and an accent wall in my kitchen on bead board and wood paneling and it was perfect!
From Interior Multi-purpose Oil-based Wall and Ceiling Primer ( 1-quart ) Verified Purchaser
From Interior Multi-purpose Oil-based Wall and Ceiling Primer ( 1-quart ) Verified Purchaser
Works fine as white colour to cover mold stains
Got this to cover my mold-covered drywall.
From Interior Multi-purpose Oil-based Wall and Ceiling Primer ( 1-quart ) Verified Purchaser
Thanks for leaving a review. We're sorry that the paint didn't cover better. One-coat coverage cannot be guaranteed in every situation. Cover... Read More