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.Good primer.
Would RecommendSeals water stains and crayon. It may require 2 coats if it has been a few years or new walls. Applys easily with roller.
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Helps with peeling
Would RecommendThis product helps paint adhere so much better. We have had very little chipping or peeling on our projects.
Our favorite primer
Would RecommendIt is our to go primer every time we decide to change our room color. Easy to apply and great coverage.
Paint tint
Would RecommendMike in paint was great resolving a concern about tinting some primer.
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Excellent coverage
Would RecommendLove this primer, especially going over black paint!
Great price
Excellent product to use love it ……………….👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Great Primer
Would RecommendGreat primer. Easy to use, not too thin. Honestly almost good enough to use as the paint itself. Very affordable as well.
Great Primer
Would RecommendGreat coverage, dries quickly, seals and fills cracks/holes. Excellent for diy use.
Solid choice for primer
Would RecommendThis worked well and provided a smooth base coat. Value was good.
Great product.
Would RecommendI had a garage that was drywalled but they never primed it so it turned very dark. I primed it with two coats and it coved really well. This primer also has a nice sheen.
One and done
Would RecommendExcellent primer, good coverage, easy application. Quick dry time
That is covers great
Would RecommendGreat coverage on wood doors, Doors were painted white after premier was applied
HAS A STRONGER ODOR
Would RecommendI LIKE THAT IT COVERS WITH ONE COAT & IT DRIES FAST
Great product!
Covers well, and less expensive than other options!
Went Far
Would RecommendWent on nice and spruced up all the trim before putting on a coat of white paint
Easy to use, quick dry time
Would RecommendThis product is my go to primer for all applications as first coat, when using dark colors can be tinted 1/2 formula to get better coverage
Great for switching real colors back to "normal"
Would RecommendLearned about Bullseye as a teen from our friendly local hardware store after a black hair dye explosion in the bathroom I could not seem to pant over without bleed through after 6 tries. Bullseye primer is now my go to base layer. Whether switching the bright colors you painted in your rental back to the "normal" linen white the landlord prefers, or painting over mystery trim (possibly old oil paint?) to ensure good adhesion of top coat have never had any problems with Bullseye, regardless of t...
It goes on very easy. When you're changing color.
Would RecommendLove it. It covers dark color well. It made my new color bright and vibrant.
Good primer
Would RecommendWorked well for a house project. My painter said it was great.
Works Well
Would RecommendThis makes unpaintable surfaces paintable. It also covers dark colors well. Covered deep rose red with primer and white. You can't see anything through it at all.