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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
1312 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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1312 Customer Reviews

Worth the price

Would Recommend

High quality

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Good

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Covers

May 16, 2026
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Makes painting easy!

It made my DIY look professional!

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Primer coverage

Would Recommend

Covers & hides really well

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Thin primer

Would Not Recommend

one coat doesn't cover stained furniture

May 13, 2026
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Response from Rust-OleumSupport

Thank you for the review! Please keep in mind that Rust-Oleum Zinsser Bulls Eye 1-2-3 Water-Based Primer traps most stains in the primer film and wil...

Rust-OleumSupportMay 13, 2026

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Only needed to use one coat on new dry wall

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Great product

Would Recommend

Always covers Greta first coat

May 13, 2026
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Easy use

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Easy 1,2,3 use

May 13, 2026
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Very good product

Would Recommend

Easy to use.

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It does what it says it does!

Would Recommend

This product has always worked great on all my projects.

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Very easy to work with and great result.

Would Recommend

Used to touch up some exterior paint.

May 12, 2026
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The best out there

Would Recommend

My go to primer for the toughest of needs. I bought this recently to redo some exterior trim and it does what it says, and says what it does. Great product.

May 11, 2026
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Recommend

Would Recommend

Excellent product. We removed popcorn ceilings and used this primer prior to painting the ceilings. It went on smooth without any issue. It's pretty thick and dries quickly.

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Primer is fine

Would Recommend

This primer is fine and I am glad it comes in 5 gal, whII needed.

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Good quality, but needed more

Good coverage, but get a little more than expected if you’re covering joint compound. The dry mud soaks the primer in for the first coat and definitely needs a second coat.

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Step 1 for long-lasting paint Bulls Eye 123 Primer

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Great product!!!

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Had to go stronger

Covered some of the marks on my basement cement walls, but, not some grease marks. They bled right through 3 coats.

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Response from Rust-OleumSupport

Thank you for the feedback on Rust-Oleum Zinsser Bulls Eye 1-2-3 Water-Base Primer. Even the best primer performs best if excess grease is cleaned fi...

Rust-OleumSupportMay 11, 2026

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Primer paint

Would Recommend

I've used this product for years and it covers great.

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Perfect for problem area pre painting

Would Recommend

Great Product. Easy to apply, covers well and dries to a nice finish. It makes painting over difficult existing finishes a breeze.

May 9, 2026
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