Ratings & Reviews for Zinsser Bulls Eye 1-2-3 Interior/Exterior Multi-purpose Water-based Wall and Ceiling Primer ( 5-gallon )
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What Customers Are Saying
Customers overwhelmingly praise this primer for exceptional stain coverage, blocking water marks, nicotine, grease, crayon, and dark paints often in one coat. Reviewers highlight its versatility across drywall, wood, metal, OSB, and exterior surfaces, with many noting it outperforms alternatives. Most appreciate the easy application via roller, brush, or spray, quick drying, low odor, and reliable performance over years of use. A few mention needing two coats on very dark surfaces. Overall, customers consider it an industry-standard, go-to product they trust repeatedly.
Customer review summary generated by AI, including incentivized reviews.The price was great
It covered well
From Bulls Eye 1-2-3 Interior_SLASH_Exterior Multi-purpose Water-based Wall and Ceiling Primer ( 2-gallon ) Verified Purchaser
The best
Would RecommendGreat
From Bulls Eye 1-2-3 Interior_SLASH_Exterior Multi-purpose Water-based Wall and Ceiling Primer ( 2-gallon ) Verified Purchaser
Good product but stain bleeds through
It did not block my stain paneling but did good on my new drywall ceiling
From Bulls Eye 1-2-3 Interior_SLASH_Exterior Multi-purpose Water-based Wall and Ceiling Primer ( 2-gallon ) Verified Purchaser
Good primer
Would RecommendGreat primer for our outdoor porch floor. Went on easy, dried quickly
From Bulls Eye 1-2-3 Interior_SLASH_Exterior Multi-purpose Water-based Wall and Ceiling Primer ( 2-gallon ) Verified Purchaser
Decent primer
Not the best primer but after a couple Coates it covers
From Bulls Eye 1-2-3 Interior_SLASH_Exterior Multi-purpose Water-based Wall and Ceiling Primer ( 2-gallon ) Verified Purchaser
Good product overall
Would RecommendGood product, but coverage could be better and leaves a fairly strong smell
From Bulls Eye 1-2-3 Interior_SLASH_Exterior Multi-purpose Water-based Wall and Ceiling Primer ( 2-gallon ) Verified Purchaser
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recommended by professional painters
Would Recommendgreat coverage
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Can't buy Kilz at Lowe's
Would Recommend2 gallons for price of one
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The real deal
Would RecommendWorks great
From Bulls Eye 1-2-3 Interior_SLASH_Exterior Multi-purpose Water-based Wall and Ceiling Primer ( 2-gallon ) Verified Purchaser
Better than Kilz
Good quality primer
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Made the paint go on thick and even on my siding
Would RecommendBest primer I’ve ever used.
From Bulls Eye 1-2-3 Interior_SLASH_Exterior Multi-purpose Water-based Wall and Ceiling Primer ( 2-gallon ) Verified Purchaser
On sales 2 gallon
Would RecommendWorked well on my particle board floor but might need a second coat, but liked that the 2 gallon was on sale.
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