Ratings & Reviews for Zinsser Bulls Eye 1-2-3 Interior Multi-purpose Water-based Wall and Ceiling Primer ( 1-quart )
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What Customers Are Saying
Customers overwhelmingly praise this primer for exceptional coverage and reliability across challenging surfaces. Most highlight its unmatched ability to hide dark colors, stains, water damage, and nicotine residue in one or two coats, often outperforming competitors. Reviewers consistently note smooth application with rollers or brushes, quick drying, and versatility on drywall, wood, OSB, and ceilings. Many emphasize strong value, especially in larger sizes, and report using it for years without switching. A few mention needing two coats on heavily stained surfaces, though most consider this expected. Overall, customers view it as an industry standard they trust and recommend.
Customer review summary generated by AI, including incentivized reviews.Good product but stain bleeds through
It did not block my stain paneling but did good on my new drywall ceiling
From Bulls Eye 1-2-3 Interior Multi-purpose Water-based Wall and Ceiling Primer ( 2-gallon ) Verified Purchaser
Good primer
Would RecommendGreat primer for our outdoor porch floor. Went on easy, dried quickly
From Bulls Eye 1-2-3 Interior Multi-purpose Water-based Wall and Ceiling Primer ( 2-gallon ) Verified Purchaser
Decent primer
Not the best primer but after a couple Coates it covers
From Bulls Eye 1-2-3 Interior Multi-purpose Water-based Wall and Ceiling Primer ( 2-gallon ) Verified Purchaser
Good product overall
Would RecommendGood product, but coverage could be better and leaves a fairly strong smell
From Bulls Eye 1-2-3 Interior Multi-purpose Water-based Wall and Ceiling Primer ( 2-gallon ) Verified Purchaser
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recommended by professional painters
Would Recommendgreat coverage
From Bulls Eye 1-2-3 Interior Multi-purpose Water-based Wall and Ceiling Primer ( 2-gallon ) Verified Purchaser
Can't buy Kilz at Lowe's
Would Recommend2 gallons for price of one
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The real deal
Would RecommendWorks great
From Bulls Eye 1-2-3 Interior Multi-purpose Water-based Wall and Ceiling Primer ( 2-gallon ) Verified Purchaser
Better than Kilz
Good quality primer
From Bulls Eye 1-2-3 Interior Multi-purpose Water-based Wall and Ceiling Primer ( 2-gallon ) Verified Purchaser
Made the paint go on thick and even on my siding
Would RecommendBest primer I’ve ever used.
From Bulls Eye 1-2-3 Interior Multi-purpose Water-based Wall and Ceiling Primer ( 2-gallon ) Verified Purchaser
On sales 2 gallon
Would RecommendWorked well on my particle board floor but might need a second coat, but liked that the 2 gallon was on sale.
From Bulls Eye 1-2-3 Interior Multi-purpose Water-based Wall and Ceiling Primer ( 2-gallon ) Verified Purchaser
On-line pricing!
Would RecommendFrom Bulls Eye 1-2-3 Interior Multi-purpose Water-based Wall and Ceiling Primer ( 2-gallon ) Verified Purchaser
great price for quality primer
Would RecommendBest price
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Highly recommend
Would RecommendExcellent coverage regardless of application technique
From Bulls Eye 1-2-3 Interior Multi-purpose Water-based Wall and Ceiling Primer ( 2-gallon ) Verified Purchaser
Quick Dry
Would RecommendEasy to apply and quick dry time
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