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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 )

4.7
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 4.7 out of 5
171 Reviews


95% Recommend this product

Ratings may include incentivized customer reviews.

What Customers Are Saying

Customers overwhelmingly praise this primer for exceptional stain coverage, blocking water damage, nicotine, marker, and crayon marks in a single coat. Reviewers highlight its versatility across drywall, wood, OSB, ceilings, and textured surfaces, with several noting reliable performance in temperatures down to 35°F. Many appreciate the smooth application, quick drying time, and low odor. The value proposition resonates strongly—customers report professional results at competitive pricing, with one gallon covering more than expected. A few note occasional need for two coats on extremely dark surfaces, though most consider this standard. Overall, reviewers consistently recommend it as a dependable, efficient choice.

Customer review summary generated by AI, including incentivized reviews.
171 Customer Reviews

The price was great

It covered well

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The best

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Great

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Good product but stain bleeds through

It did not block my stain paneling but did good on my new drywall ceiling

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Good primer

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Great primer for our outdoor porch floor. Went on easy, dried quickly

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Decent primer

Not the best primer but after a couple Coates it covers

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Response from Rust-OleumSupport

Thank you for sharing your experience with Rust-Oleum Zinsser Bulls Eye 1-2-3 Water-Based Primer. We recommend applying Rust-Oleum Zinsser Cover Stai...

Rust-OleumSupportJune 8, 2026

Rustoleum

Good product overall

Would Recommend

Good product, but coverage could be better and leaves a fairly strong smell

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Response from Rust-OleumSupport

We appreciate you sharing your experience with us! While Rust-Oleum Zinsser Bulls Eye 1-2-3 Water-Based Primer is considered low-odor, it is still i...

Rust-OleumSupportJune 8, 2026

Rustoleum

recommended by professional painters

Would Recommend

great coverage

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Can't buy Kilz at Lowe's

Would Recommend

2 gallons for price of one

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Response from Rust-OleumSupport

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Rust-OleumSupportJune 3, 2026

Rustoleum

The real deal

Would Recommend

Works great

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Better than Kilz

Good quality primer

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Made the paint go on thick and even on my siding

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Best primer I’ve ever used.

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On sales 2 gallon

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Worked 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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