
Ratings & Reviews for Zinsser Bulls Eye 1-2-3 Interior Multi-purpose Water-based Wall and Ceiling Primer ( 2-gallon )
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What Customers Are Saying
Customers overwhelmingly praise this primer for exceptional coverage and stain-sealing ability, with most noting it hides dark colors, water stains, crayon marks, and wood paneling in a single coat. Reviewers consistently highlight easy application with brush, roller, or sprayer, plus quick drying that speeds project completion. Many emphasize long-term durability, with users relying on it for over 20 years and reporting minimal chipping or peeling. A few mention needing two coats for extreme color changes, and some note strong odor. Overall, customers consider it a reliable, cost-effective choice for interior and exterior projects.
Customer review summary generated by AI, including incentivized reviews.The best I have used!
Would RecommendI use this in my kitchen and another room in my house and I had some dark colors and I also had some bright colors and it worked on them both. I am so satisfied with this product I would recommend it to anybody.
Good paint
Would RecommendPainting
Verified Purchaser
want is sealed use bulls eye
My opinion thicker than Kilz,, covers and seals in one coat in most cases I always use Bulls
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Good value, great coverage
Would RecommendZinsser makes a great primer for interior or exterior. This was perfect for prepping my shed after removing old paint and wood replacement. While I used stainless nails, this is great for priming old nail heads that might show rust through a lesser primer.
Just buy it!
Would RecommendAmazing product! Great coverage. I primed a metal trailer and could not believe how what a good job this did. It beats Kilz 100%!!
Good product
Good product. Does what it says it will do. Easy application.
Superior primer.
Would RecommendWhat I loved about this product was how well it covered dark paint - and how soon you could begin painting after using this primer. In fact, I used this primer and another brand in different rooms and the Zinsser product was far superior for applying paint and getting a smooth finish. I would definitely recommend this primer and wish I had applied it everywhere.
Excellent Primer
Would RecommendRolled on nicely to several sheets of plywood that were later painted. Easy to open bucket, paint guy at Lowe's even shook this 2 gallon bucket for me. Applied it outdoors, quick dry, and second coat since I had extra. Will buy again!
The primer covered the surface quickly.
Would RecommendI needed to prime the eves of my house that had not been painted for about 9 years. After preparing the surface I used the primer paint covering the spots that were down to the bare wood. The next day I painted all the eves with the primer. It went on smoothly and when I was done you could not tell where all the old paint was removed to the wood. I had a complete white surface; no spots or blemishes.
Bulls-eye 1 2 3 is the best for ALL primer needs!
Would RecommendBulls-eye 123 primer is my absolute go-to. It’s an effective bonding primer and has thus been essential in repainting an old Craftsman home where we are transitioning from oil-based yo latex paints. It also is the BEST base layer for wallpaper, both making application eadier snd creating a service that will mske removal less painful, if you want to change it up in years to come. It’s perfect for painting wood furniture (I’m giving life to some old pieces). All around, it’s so useful and effectiv...
Covers well
Would RecommendI used to cover black paint and it covered well. It did take two coats, but I was expecting that
Good coverage
Would RecommendGreat first coat coverage. It went on cleanly and covered stains well.
Best around for water damage coverage
Would RecommendBest water base paint for painting metal siding I have found. Beats Kilz for covering up
I believe primer needs to be applied to walls mor.
Would RecommendIt took longer than I expected I needed to go over walls to cover up old dark colors.
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