Primers

Primers

Start with primer to improve paint coverage and achieve the highest quality finish.

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Premium Wall & Wood Primer. Professional results on trim, doors and walls. Allows paint to develop a full and consistent sheen. Learn more.

Multi-Purpose Interior/Exterior Latex Primer/Sealer. General use primer. For interior and exterior surfaces. Excellent stain blocking and coverage. Learn more.

Extreme Bond Primer. Promotes topcoat adhesion to hard-to stick surfaces. One coat application. Tightly bonds to glossy surfaces. Learn more.

Fast Drying Primer. Apply topcoat in one hour. Blocks stains. Use for interiors and spot priming exteriors. Learn more.

Drywall Primer. Use on drywall, wood and plywood. Seals new drywall and previously painted walls. Uniform finish. Learn more.

Drywall Conditioner. Conditions scratched drywall. Creates a base for drywall patching and eliminates bubbling. Learn more.

White Pigmented Shellac Primer. Seals out the toughest stains and odors from fire, smoke and pets. Excellent adhesion to virtually any interior surface. Learn more.

Exterior Latex Wood Primer. Adheres to previously painted surfaces and bare wood. Strong adhesion and long lasting finish. Mildew resistant. Learn more.

PrimeRx Peel Bonding Primer. Seals and bonds tightly to marginally prepared, alligatored, or peeling exteriors. Goes on milky-white then dries clear. Evens out. Creates a smooth base coat on weathered surfaces. Learn more.

Exterior Oil-Based Wood Primer. Penetrates and seals bare wood. Strong adhesion and a long lasting finish. Block stains from water, wood, tannins and knots. Learn more.

Extreme Block Interior/Exterior Stain Blocking Waterbased Primer. Blocks stains from smoke, fire, nicotine, tannin bleed and more. Fast drying. Learn more.

Extreme Block Waterbased Interior Primer Clear. Stain locking technology traps stains in the first coat. Blocks odors. Learn more.

Multi-Purpose Interior Oil-Based Primer. Ideal for interior wood, paneling and ceiling tiles. Seals out stains and odors. Dries quickly. Learn more.

White Synthetic Shellac Interior Stain Blocking Primer. Blocks odors and stains from smoke damage, water stains/leaks, pets, tannins and wood knots. Learn more.

A-100 Exterior Fast Dry Stain Blocking Alkyd Wood Primer. Penetrates and seals bare wood. Stain blocking. Mildew resistant. Learn more.

All Surface Enamel Oil Primer. For interior and exterior surfaces. Controls rust and corrosion. Learn more.

All Surface Enamel Latex Primer. Use on interior/exterior metal, drywall and wood. Exceptional durability. Learn more.

Loxon Water Blocking Primer/Finish. Mildew resistant. Reduces odors. Primer and finish in one. Learn more.

Loxon Acrylic Conditioner. Seals interior/exterior concrete, masonry and stucco. Alkali and efflorescence resistant. Easy application with brush, roller or spray . Learn more.

Loxon Concrete & Masonry Primer/Sealer. Seals concrete, plaster, brick, stucco and fiber cement siding. Masks pinholes and surface imperfections. Prevents peeling from alkali salt damage. Learn more.

Premium Wall & Wood Primer. Professional results on trim, doors and walls. Allows paint to develop a full and consistent sheen. Learn more.

Multi-Purpose Interior/Exterior Latex Primer/Sealer. General use primer. For interior and exterior surfaces. Excellent stain blocking and coverage. Learn more.

Extreme Bond Primer. Promotes topcoat adhesion to hard-to stick surfaces. One coat application. Tightly bonds to glossy surfaces. Learn more.

Fast Drying Primer. Apply topcoat in one hour. Blocks stains. Use for interiors and spot priming exteriors. Learn more.

Drywall Primer. Use on drywall, wood and plywood. Seals new drywall and previously painted walls. Uniform finish. Learn more.

Drywall Conditioner. Conditions scratched drywall. Creates a base for drywall patching and eliminates bubbling. Learn more.

White Pigmented Shellac Primer. Seals out the toughest stains and odors from fire, smoke and pets. Excellent adhesion to virtually any interior surface. Learn more.

Exterior Latex Wood Primer. Adheres to previously painted surfaces and bare wood. Strong adhesion and long lasting finish. Mildew resistant. Learn more.

PrimeRx Peel Bonding Primer. Seals and bonds tightly to marginally prepared, alligatored, or peeling exteriors. Goes on milky-white then dries clear. Evens out. Creates a smooth base coat on weathered surfaces. Learn more.

Exterior Oil-Based Wood Primer. Penetrates and seals bare wood. Strong adhesion and a long lasting finish. Block stains from water, wood, tannins and knots. Learn more.

Extreme Block Interior/Exterior Stain Blocking Waterbased Primer. Blocks stains from smoke, fire, nicotine, tannin bleed and more. Fast drying. Learn more.

Extreme Block Waterbased Interior Primer Clear. Stain locking technology traps stains in the first coat. Blocks odors. Learn more.

Multi-Purpose Interior Oil-Based Primer. Ideal for interior wood, paneling and ceiling tiles. Seals out stains and odors. Dries quickly. Learn more.

White Synthetic Shellac Interior Stain Blocking Primer. Blocks odors and stains from smoke damage, water stains/leaks, pets, tannins and wood knots. Learn more.

A-100 Exterior Fast Dry Stain Blocking Alkyd Wood Primer. Penetrates and seals bare wood. Stain blocking. Mildew resistant. Learn more.

All Surface Enamel Oil Primer. For interior and exterior surfaces. Controls rust and corrosion. Learn more.

All Surface Enamel Latex Primer. Use on interior/exterior metal, drywall and wood. Exceptional durability. Learn more.

Loxon Water Blocking Primer/Finish. Mildew resistant. Reduces odors. Primer and finish in one. Learn more.

Loxon Acrylic Conditioner. Seals interior/exterior concrete, masonry and stucco. Alkali and efflorescence resistant. Easy application with brush, roller or spray . Learn more.

Loxon Concrete & Masonry Primer/Sealer. Seals concrete, plaster, brick, stucco and fiber cement siding. Masks pinholes and surface imperfections. Prevents peeling from alkali salt damage. Learn more.

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