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Bulls Eye 1-2-3 Interior/Exterior Multi-purpose Water-based Wall and Ceiling Primer ( 1-quart )

Ratings & Reviews for Zinsser Bulls Eye 1-2-3 Interior/Exterior Multi-purpose Water-based Wall and Ceiling Primer ( 1-quart )

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 4.6 out of 5
1282 Reviews


90% Recommend this product

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What Customers Are Saying

Customers overwhelmingly praise this primer for exceptional coverage and stain-blocking ability, with most noting one coat effectively hides previous colors and seals raw wood. The smooth consistency applies easily, dries quickly, and requires only water cleanup. Many highlight strong adhesion to challenging surfaces like glossy paint, plaster, and drywall without sanding. Users consistently report professional results on cabinets, floors, and ceilings. A small number report insufficient coverage on new drywall or severe stains requiring multiple coats. Overall, reviewers strongly recommend it as a reliable, versatile primer.

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Thank you for rating Rust-Oleum Bulls Eye 1-2-3 Water-Base Primer, Tony. If you have any questions about the product or the application, we're ha...

Rust-OleumSupportJune 25, 2026

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Good value

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Smooth finish good coverage

June 22, 2026
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great coverage

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great coverage

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Does the job!

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This is the only primer I use. Follow the guidelines on the label for application and surfaces. I’ve never had any problems using the product and it does what it says it does!

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Great coverage

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Coverage is excellent. Used it over old drywall that used to be covered with "orange peel" texture. After sanding off the texture, I was left with 50-year-old drywall that soaked up the primer. The 1-2-3 primer left a great smooth surface for the paint. Walls did/will need to get hit up with another coat of primer over the filled patch holes. Piece of cake. I'm renovating the whole house by removing the texture, and I need all the "help" I can get. Three bedrooms, two baths, kitchen, family room...

June 20, 2026
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This is reliable primer; an industry standard

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Great coverage, and descent price.

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one of the best in my book

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Easily helped cover brigh blue door from previous owners

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One coat seals underside of 40 y/o patio roof

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Excellent 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.

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This product was a great purchase to prime a pvc conduit and metal piping prior to painting these items to match our exterior paint

June 17, 2026
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