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Interior, Exterior Bonding Water-based Wall and Ceiling Primer ( 1-gallon )

Ratings & Reviews for Valspar Interior, Exterior Bonding Water-based Wall and Ceiling Primer ( 1-gallon )

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 4.3 out of 5
613 Reviews


81% Recommend this product

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What Customers Are Saying

The Valspar Bonding Primer is a high-quality product that provides excellent coverage, adhesion, and ease of use. Customers reported the primer has a thick, smooth consistency that is easy to apply with brushes or rollers. It helps hide imperfections and previous paint colors, and dries quickly without requiring sanding between coats. The primer is compatible with both oil-based and latex paints, creating a strong bonding surface. While a few customers had issues, the majority of reviews were very positive, with many saying they would continue to use and recommend the product.

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613 Customer Reviews

Goes on smoothly

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The paint is great and the man at the paint dept. Is very helpful

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Good

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Good Product to Use for Your Paint Projexcts

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When I first began using this primer I was impressed as to how well it covers the surface and how easily seals any small cracks in the surfaces I'm working on. The drying time is perfect because it allows me to continue working without losing too much time waiting for the primer to dry. I can usually apply it go and do something else for a few minutes. Come back in 20 minutes and the surface is ready to be painted.

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Really like this product. I've been painting a long time and it worked great for me. I used it over some old semi gloss oil enamel and it stuck like glue. A nice thickness. Not thin and watery. The final coat looked great over this primer. Will definitely use it again. I've been happy with all of Valspar's top of the line products. They look great and last a long time.

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Works great

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Exactly what I needed

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I used this primer on the cabinets and walls in a small bathroom. It went on easily, covered stains, and helped the new paint adhere better.

September 10, 2026
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Great Product

great product eliminates sanding!

September 7, 2026
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Good quality!

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This was a good product at a reasonable price.

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Great primer!

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One of the best primers I have ever used

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Would Not Recommend

I have used many primers over the years and thought I'd give this one a try as most perform similarly. This primer, for lack of better words, sucks. I can't recommend a product that claims in its name bonding and stain blocking. It is well below par at both tasks and takes up to FOUR COATS to bond and cover even some of the most well prepped surfaces.

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Thanks for leaving a review. We're sorry to hear that you were unhappy with the primer. Primer is designed primarily to seal the surface, improve... Read More

TeamValsparAugust 31, 2026

Excellent coverage

Would Recommend

Excellent coverage and adhesion. Quick drying. Excellent color selection. Highly recommend!

August 27, 2026
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Does NOT bond to glossy surfaces

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Used recently to recoat a bathroom vanity with a factory finish. Applied, let dry according to directions and then applied a cabinet waterborne top coat. Waited 48 hours and then checked and the paint scrapes off super easy all the way to the factory finish. Stay away!

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Thanks for leaving a review. We're sorry that you were disappointed. It's best to allow freshly applied paint longer to cure before testing i... Read More

TeamValsparAugust 26, 2026