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, fast drying, and ease of application. Most highlight its ability to cover stains, dark colors, and patched surfaces in one coat, with many noting smooth application and quick dry times. Reviewers consistently report strong adhesion to bare wood, drywall, and spackle, with several mentioning decade-long loyalty. A few find it too thin on bare wood or prefer alternatives, but the vast majority consider it reliable and effective across varied surfaces.
Customer review summary generated by AI, including incentivized reviews.Does not adhere as stated on can
Would Not RecommendUsed this product on a panel wall, and the primer did not adhere as noted on can. I then sanded the panel wall and Wiped it with TSP. The primer still did not adhere to the surface. The frog tape peeled it away with no resistance.
Dries Quick
Painted a metal car with it and dries quick
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Amazing coverage
Had to cover some areas where I sprayed orange oil
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The best
Would RecommendI recently bought this to paint our new home and the quality of this paint is very high . The house we bought had a theater room with black walls, priming the walls with this was so important as we wanted to paint the room an off white . This just made it easier all around .
Works great
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Excellent Primer
Would RecommendThis primer did a fantastic job on my walls. It covered great. Dried nice. Was easy to use and went on easily. The quality is excellent. The price was good. I would definitely use this product again. I would highly recommend this product to other customers.
From Bulls Eye 1-2-3 Interior, Exterior Multi-purpose Water-based Wall and Ceiling Primer ( 1-quart ) Verified Purchaser
Product works great
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Great primer recommended by Lowes employee
This primer worked great to prep oil-based cabinets before repainting with latex paint. The new paint adhered very well. It covered easily.
From Bulls Eye 1-2-3 Interior, Exterior Multi-purpose Water-based Wall and Ceiling Primer ( 1-quart ) Verified Purchaser
Works with pvc
Would RecommendWorks well for pvc used it on my pvc trim and it bonded well
From Bulls Eye 1-2-3 Interior, Exterior Multi-purpose Water-based Wall and Ceiling Primer ( 1-quart ) Verified Purchaser
Not bad
Would RecommendDoes not cover as well as expected, but does adhere well and new paint adheres well to this product.
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Very happy with the stain hiding quality!
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