Ratings & Reviews for Zinsser Bulls Eye 1-2-3 Interior/Exterior Multi-purpose Water-based Wall and Ceiling Primer ( 1-gallon )
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What Customers Are Saying
Customers overwhelmingly praise this primer for exceptional coverage and stain sealing, with most reporting that one or two coats effectively block stains, hide previous colors, and seal porous surfaces. Many highlight its fast drying time, smooth consistency, low odor, and water-based cleanup as major advantages. Reviewers consistently describe it as their go-to choice across diverse surfaces—drywall, cabinets, doors, and ceilings—citing reliable performance and professional results. A few report occasional issues with coverage on new drywall or adhesion to oil-based paint, though these represent a small fraction of feedback. Overall, most customers consider it a dependable, easy-to-use primer for all painting projects.
Customer review summary generated by AI, including incentivized reviews.This is reliable primer; an industry standard
Would RecommendGreat coverage, and descent price.
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Good
Would RecommendGood
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one of the best in my book
Would RecommendEasily helped cover brigh blue door from previous owners
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One coat seals underside of 40 y/o patio roof
Would RecommendExcellent performance, always delivers. One coat sealed the underside of a 40 year old patio roof that was being ravaged by carpenter bees. Created a sealed, even surface which bonded solidly with paint. Carpenter bees are gone!
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Bulls Eye 1 2 3 works.
Would RecommendThis product was a great purchase to prime a pvc conduit and metal piping prior to painting these items to match our exterior paint
From Bulls Eye 1-2-3 Interior_SLASH_Exterior Multi-purpose Water-based Wall and Ceiling Primer ( 1-quart ) Verified Purchaser
favorite primer
Would RecommendPerfect base for difficult to cover surfaces
From Bulls Eye 1-2-3 Interior_SLASH_Exterior Multi-purpose Water-based Wall and Ceiling Primer ( 1-quart ) Verified Purchaser
What happened to kilz
Would Not RecommendIt’s not kilz
From Bulls Eye 1-2-3 Interior_SLASH_Exterior Multi-purpose Water-based Wall and Ceiling Primer ( 5-gallon ) Verified Purchaser
Great coverage
Would RecommendOnly needed 2 coats to fully cover our fireplace brick.
From Bulls Eye 1-2-3 Interior_SLASH_Exterior Multi-purpose Water-based Wall and Ceiling Primer ( 1-quart ) Verified Purchaser
Good durable product
Product works well for external painting of a wooden screen
From Bulls Eye 1-2-3 Interior_SLASH_Exterior Multi-purpose Water-based Wall and Ceiling Primer ( 5-gallon ) Verified Purchaser
Fantastic refurbish agent
Would RecommendSimple application. Perfect for furniture!
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First time using for painting my ceiling
Would RecommendExcellent product
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Lash
Would RecommendGreat product
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it works as advertised
used this product to cover osb and it went on well and the finish coat paint applied well with no problems.
From Bulls Eye 1-2-3 Interior_SLASH_Exterior Multi-purpose Water-based Wall and Ceiling Primer ( 5-gallon ) Verified Purchaser
Para mi es el mejor primer para exterior y interio
Would RecommendFrom Bulls Eye 1-2-3 Interior_SLASH_Exterior Multi-purpose Water-based Wall and Ceiling Primer ( 1-quart ) Verified Purchaser
covers and primes
Would Recommendspreads easily
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