
Ratings & Reviews for Zinsser Bulls Eye 123 (20 More Coverage) Interior/Exterior Multi-purpose Oil-based Wall and Ceiling Primer ( 16-oz )
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What Customers Are Saying
Customers overwhelmingly praise this primer for exceptional stain coverage, blocking water damage, smoke marks, and stubborn odors in one or two coats. The quick drying time—30 to 45 minutes—and convenient spray application make it ideal for touch-ups and small projects. Many appreciate the smooth, even finish and easy sanding between coats. Reviewers frequently mention repeat purchases and strong loyalty. A few report occasional nozzle clogging or note the cost for larger projects, but these concerns are vastly outweighed by widespread satisfaction with performance and reliability.
Customer review summary generated by AI, including incentivized reviews.wonderful coverage
Would Recommendgoes on with great coverage, makes your painting so much better provides a wonderful base for paint and you get the color you wanted for yor finished job.
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Accurate description
Excellent spray paint
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always prime a stained surface
Would Recommenddid just what I expected
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Will do in a pinch but not for doing more than tw.
Would Not RecommendNot much coverage for the price. Had to keep shaking the can. Would have been better off with primer you brush on.
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3-N-1 is The Way 2 Go!
Would RecommendIt covers well and the price is realistic.
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It is expensive
Would RecommendIt is easy to use and can be sanded between coats. A lot easier than a brush on paint.
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Excellent primer for wood projects
Would RecommendNice coverage on my stained wood. No bleed through. Chalk paint went over it without a hitch.
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Not Alcohol-Based-Acetone based!
Would Not RecommendFix advertisement information!
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I believe this product made my project successful
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Poor
Would Not RecommendSpray can only small amt then would not spray anymore
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Lowes is great
Would RecommendI have bought it at Lowes before and was very satisfied
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Excellent primer
Would RecommendThis is really great primer/undercoating. I purchased it to put a base coat on an inexpensive piece of pressboard furniture that had a plastic or laminate coating on the outside. I wanted to paint it, but I was very concerned about the paint not sticking to the plastic. The instructions on the can state that it will adhere to glass and ceramic tile, so that sold me on it. To be sure, I gave the whole thing a light sanding with 120 grit sandpaper. It turned out great. Generally, it coats very ...
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123 Primer
Would RecommendI found that is primer covers very well and dries quickly.
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Absolute garbage
Would Not RecommendI usually use another stain blocker, but the '20% extra' dragged me in to this. IT IS USELESS All I needed to do was prime some MDF which I'd sanded some existing primer from. I used this, and it was great for one side of one leg. Everything else I sprayed with it, was covered in solid flecks - even after I cleared the spray head. It completely ruined everything I primed with it. I now need to sand and reprime; All I got for my money was an extra day required in (re) preparation. Not impressed, ...
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