Best Acrylic Based Paint Primers in 2026

A good bonding primer is essential to ensure that topcoats adhere to tough-to-paint surfaces. High adhesion primer increases painting possibilities by bonding to a wide range of surfaces. Use on properly prepared surfaces free of dust, grease, chalk, rust and peeling paint. Mix well before using. Apply with brush, roller, or spray.

KILZ Adhesion is a unique latex primer developed to bond securely on slick surfaces where a traditional water or oil-base primer will not adhere. Viscosity - 93 - 100 KU. Roller - Smooth Surface - 3/8 - 1/2 inch nap.Roller - Porous Surface - 1/2 - 3/4 inch nap. Spray Pressure - 2,500 - 3,200. Spray Tip -.015 - .021 inches

Bonds to tough-to-paint surfaces including Kynar, PVC, Formica, vinyl, glass, tile, glazed brick, chalky paints, glossy finishes, fiberglass and metals. Topcoat with either latex or oil-based paint.

A good bonding primer is essential to ensure that topcoats adhere to tough-to-paint surfaces. High adhesion primer increases painting possibilities by bonding to a wide range of surfaces. Use on properly prepared surfaces free of dust, grease, chalk, rust and peeling paint. Mix well before using. Apply with brush, roller, or spray.

KILZ Adhesion is a unique latex primer developed to bond securely on slick surfaces where a traditional water or oil-base primer will not adhere.

Bonds to tough-to-paint surfaces including Kynar, PVC, Formica, vinyl, glass, tile, glazed brick, chalky paints, glossy finishes, fiberglass and metals. Topcoat with either latex or oil-based paint.

EXTERIOR PAINT: KILZ Siding, Fence and Barn Paint offers coverage and protection against the elements, while adding beauty to outdoor structures. This product provides excellent adhesion for all vertical wood surfaces as well as a variety of other outdoor surfaces.

ADVANCED FORMULA: This paint features a unique water/oil base formula for exceptional adhesion, versatility, and longevity in varied conditions. This formula resists cracking, peeling and blistering.

MULTIPLE USES: Use on properly prepared vertical exterior wood surfaces, masonry, stucco, and sanded glossy surfaces. Remove peeling paint, mill glaze, loose wood fibers, dirt and debris before painting.

PRIMER | SEALER | STAINBLOCKER: KILZ KITCHEN & BATH is a water-based primer-sealer-stainblocker that has biocides to prevent mildew growth on the primed surface. It offers excellent adhesion to most interior surfaces and provides a sound anchor for paints.

ADVANCED FORMULA: The enhanced acrylic polymer formula contains biocides that protects against mildew growth on the primed surface. It is also a powerful stain blocker for medium-to-heavy stains including felt marker, grease, ink, pencil, tannin and water stains. It is a fast drying, low odor, very low VOC formula and is easy to clean with soap and water.

MULTIPLE SURFACES: Can be used for priming most interior and exterior surfaces including drywall, wood, brick, masonry, stucco, plaster, concrete, cinderblock, coated or primed metal, previously painted surfaces and properly prepared glossy surfaces. Ideal for priming kitchens, bathrooms, powder rooms, laundry room and other spaces prone to high humidity and moisture. Do not apply to direct water contact surfaces like sinks, bathtubs, shower enclosures, etc. Works with oil, alkyd and water-based paints.

PORCH & PATIO PAINT: KILZ Porch and Patio Floor Paint is a 100% acrylic latex product providing a durable, long-lasting finish that is ideal for both interior and exterior applications.

ADVANCED FORMULA: This Acrylic paint offers a low-lustre enamel surface that is formulated to endure on deck, porch, and patio siding and floors through variable weather conditions. This product will create a moisture resistant finish that resists scuffing, fading, cracking and peeling.

MULTIPLE USES: Ideal for porches, floors, decks, basements, patios, siding, trim, furniture and trellises. May be applied over properly prepared, previously-painted or primed surfaces. Not for use on areas subject to automotive tires. For residential applications only. CAUTION! Sealed surfaces may become slippery when wet. Use caution when walking on surface when moisture is present.

A good concrete floor paint is highly durable, easy to clean and won't scuff, fade, crack or blister easily, even from hot tires and other heavy activity.

This single component, water-based floor paint is formulated to last in hard to clean areas like basements and garages. It's resistant to staining and damage from chemicals, Oil and gasoline.

Use this high-durability floor paint on coated or uncoated concrete, masonry, stone and brick. This paint is ideal on high-traffic surfaces such as garage floors, basements, driveways and porches. Ideal for use on new and uncoated concrete or masonry surfaces or painted, stained or sealed concrete. Viscosity - 90 - 100 KU. Volume Solids - 31%. Weight Solids - 41%

PRIMER | SEALER | STAINBLOCKER: KILZ RESTORATION Primer (Formerly KILZ MAX) is a new generation water-based primer, sealer and stainblocker offering performance of traditional oil and shellac-based primers. It blocks tough stains and odors and provides superior adhesion. Ideal for restoration and disaster recovery painting jobs.

ADVANCED FORMULA: The innovative modified acrylic epoxy formula provides superior adhesion and the performance of oil-based and shellac primers with the easy clean-up, low odor and low VOC of water-based. This formula also dries hard and sands easily which makes for a great enamel undercoater.

MULTIPLE SURFACES: Use on most interior surfaces including drywall, wood, plaster, masonry, brick, painted metal, ceramic tile, glass and most other glossy surfaces. Surfaces should be free of dust, grease, chalk, rust and peeling paint prior to application. Use as a subcoat for flooring and carpets to block pet odors. Works with oil, alkyd and water-based paints.

This fast-drying latex primer and sealer is specifically formulated for outdoor use to minimize problems caused by surface texture and porosity differences.

KILZ General Purpose Primer seals porous surfaces and offers excellent adhesion for most exterior surfaces.

Use on almost all exterior surfaces including stucco, wood, masonry and brick. Not recommended for flooring, glossy surfaces, or for stainblocking. Use on properly prepared surfaces free of dust, grease, chalk, rust and peeling paint. Mix well before using. Apply with brush, roller, or spray.

A good primer makes paint stick better to surfaces, makes paint color truer, and lets you use less paint. KILZ 2 blocks mild to medium stains, hides previous colors, and has a mildew resistant film.

KILZ 2 Latex blocks mild to medium staining from water, grease, ink, pencil and felt marker and is ideal to hide previous colors. It seals porous surfaces and offers strong adhesion for new paint.

Use this versatile primer-sealer-stainblocker on interior/exterior surfaces including brick, painted metal, properly prepared glossy surfaces, drywall, paneling, stucco, masonry, plaster and wood.

A good primer makes paint stick better to surfaces, makes paint color truer, and lets you use less paint. KILZ 2 blocks mild to medium stains and hides previous colors.

KILZ 2 Latex blocks mild to medium staining from water, grease, ink, pencil and felt marker and is ideal to hide previous colors. It seals porous surfaces and offers strong adhesion for new paint. Use this versatile primer-sealer-stainblocker on interior/exterior surfaces including brick, painted metal, properly prepared glossy surfaces, drywall, paneling, stucco, masonry, plaster and wood.

Use for interior/exterior walls or ceilings with mild to medium stains. Top coat with latex or oil-base paints. For tougher interior/exterior jobs, consider KILZ Complete.

PRIMER | CLEAR SEALER | BONDING PRIMER: A high-performance clear primer that is formulated to bond and seal porous and chalky interior and exterior surfaces with a tough, flexible, and breathable clear coating. KILZ Klear is an alkali-resistant clear primer and sealer. It helps protect topcoats from "hot" alkali found in masonry, cement and plaster and can be applied to fresh concrete with pH less than 13. Incredibly versatile, KILZ Klear primer can be used to seal porous surfaces and promote adhesion with a transparent flat finish that is particularly effective for same color painting.

ADVANCED FORMULA: This incredibly versatile styrene acrylic primer can be used to seal porous surfaces and promote adhesion with a transparent flat finish that is particularly effective for same color painting. It is an alkali-resistant clear primer and sealer that helps protect topcoats from "hot" alkali found in masonry, cement and plaster and can be applied to fresh concrete with pH less than 13. Easy soap and water cleanup.

MULTIPLE SURFACES: Suitable for sealing torn drywall facing paper, dried wallcovering adhesive, ‘hot’ joint compounds, concrete and stucco. Use on interior and exterior surfaces including drywall, plaster, wood, galvanized, aluminum, architectural plastics, masonry and brick. Prepare surfaces free of dust, grease, chalk, rust and peeling paint. Works with oil, alkyd and water-based paints.

PAINT + PRIMER: KILZ TRIBUTE is a low VOC, 100% acrylic advanced technology paint and primer in one formulated for superior hide and coverage with exceptional durability. Paint and primer covers light-medium stains and light-dark color changes.

ADVANCED FORMULA: This is our most technologically-advanced acrylic product which combines paint and primer properties with exceptional stainblocking performances. This remarkable formula can be scrubbed clean safely. GREENGUARD Certified: low emissions of VOCs

MULTIPLE SURFACES: KILZ interior paint makes a great wall paint or cabinet paint for many home improvement needs. Use on properly prepared coated or uncoated wood, drywall, masonry and cured plaster. Surfaces should be clean and free of dust, grease, chalk, rust and peeling paint. Mix well before using.

PRIMER | SEALER | STAINBLOCKER: KILZ Original Low Odor is formulated to have the adhesion and stain blocking performance that KILZ Original is known for but with a lower solvent odor, fast odor-dissipation (ventilation is required) which prevents odor lingering in the primed space.

ADVANCED FORMULA: A special solution acylic that provides powerful stain blocking and excellent adhesion but has a lower odor than other oil-based primers and makes for faster odor dissipation to prevent odor from lingering. It is also a bright white finish and non-yellowing.

MULTIPLE SURFACES: Use on properly prepared interior surfaces, such as brick, painted metal, properly prepared glossy surfaces, drywall, paneling, wallpaper, masonry, plaster and wood. Ideal for use in offices, schools, dining areas, apartments and other areas which are sensitive to solvent odors or high odor levels. Works with oil, alkyd and water-based paints.

WOOD & CONCRETE RESURFACER: KILZ OVER ARMOR Textured Coating is a lightly-textured, solid color coating designed to bridge cracks, hide imperfections and give a uniform look to old, weathered wood.

ADVANCED FORMULA: With an advanced and durable 100% acrylic resin formula, Over Armor is designed to conceal splinters and cracks up to 1/4-inch and creates a textured, slip-resistant finish. Not for drivable surfaces such as garage floors or driveways. Must be clean, sound, dry and free of any dirt, oil, and grease.

MULTIPLE USES: Ideal for properly prepared weathered or cracked horizontal wood and composite surfaces such as decks, porches and boat docks, as well as concrete surfaces like pool decks, patios and sidewalks. For residential applications only. Do not use on drivable surfaces such as garage floors and driveways.

PRIMER | SEALER | STAINBLOCKER: KILZ Original Low Odor is formulated to have the adhesion and stain blocking performance that KILZ Original is known for but with a lower solvent odor, fast odor-dissipation (ventilation is required) which prevents odor lingering in the primed space.

ADVANCED FORMULA: A special solution acylic that provides powerful stain blocking and excellent adhesion but has a lower odor than other oil-based primers and makes for faster odor dissipation to prevent odor from lingering. It is also a bright white finish and non-yellowing.

MULTIPLE SURFACES: Use on properly prepared interior surfaces, such as brick, painted metal, properly prepared glossy surfaces, drywall, paneling, wallpaper, masonry, plaster and wood. Ideal for use in offices, schools, dining areas, apartments and other areas which are sensitive to solvent odors or high odor levels. Works with oil, alkyd and water-based paints.

CONCRETE COATING: KILZ Decorative Concrete Coating is ideal for Interior/Exterior surfaces such as porous concrete, masonry, stone pavers and brick. It's durable, protective finish enhances the look of concrete surfaces,

ADVANCED FORMULA: This easy to apply concrete paint fills in hairline cracks and stands up to hot tires, dirt and grease. It provides a slip-resistant surface that is ideal for pool decks and walkways.

MULTIPLE USES: Ideal for garages, driveways, walkways, patios, porches and pool decks. DO NOT use on vertical surfaces or areas subject to hydrostatic pressure. NOT for industrial use or areas subject to forklifts.

CONCRETE COATING: KILZ Decorative Concrete Coating is ideal for Interior/Exterior surfaces such as porous concrete, masonry, stone pavers and brick. It's durable, protective finish enhances the look of concrete surfaces,

ADVANCED FORMULA: This easy to apply concrete paint fills in hairline cracks and stands up to hot tires, dirt and grease. It provides a slip-resistant surface that is ideal for pool decks and walkways.

MULTIPLE USES: Ideal for garages, driveways, walkways, patios, porches and pool decks. DO NOT use on vertical surfaces or areas subject to hydrostatic pressure. NOT for industrial use or areas subject to forklifts.

PAINT + PRIMER: KILZ TRIBUTE is a low VOC, 100% acrylic advanced technology paint and primer in one formulated for superior hide and coverage with exceptional durability. Paint and primer covers light-medium stains and light-dark color changes.

ADVANCED FORMULA: This is our most technologically-advanced acrylic product which combines paint and primer properties with exceptional stainblocking performances. This remarkable formula can be scrubbed clean safely. GREENGUARD Certified: low emissions of VOCs

MULTIPLE SURFACES: KILZ interior paint makes a great wall paint or cabinet paint for many home improvement needs. Use on properly prepared coated or uncoated wood, drywall, masonry and cured plaster. Surfaces should be clean and free of dust, grease, chalk, rust and peeling paint. Mix well before using.

PAINT + PRIMER: KILZ TRIBUTE is a low VOC, 100% acrylic advanced technology paint and primer in one formulated for superior hide and coverage with exceptional durability. Paint and primer covers light-medium stains and light-dark color changes.

ADVANCED FORMULA: This is our most technologically-advanced acrylic product which combines paint and primer properties with exceptional stainblocking performances. This remarkable formula can be scrubbed clean safely. GREENGUARD Certified: low emissions of VOCs

MULTIPLE SURFACES: KILZ interior paint makes a great wall paint or cabinet paint for many home improvement needs. Use on properly prepared coated or uncoated wood, drywall, masonry and cured plaster. Surfaces should be clean and free of dust, grease, chalk, rust and peeling paint. Mix well before using.

PAINT + PRIMER: KILZ TRIBUTE is a low VOC, 100% acrylic advanced technology paint and primer in one formulated for superior hide and coverage with exceptional durability. Paint and primer covers light-medium stains and light-dark color changes.

ADVANCED FORMULA: Our technologically advanced acrylic product combines paint and primer properties with exceptional stainblocking performances. Ideal for high traffic areas, our matte sheen offers a finish that resists dirt, ideal for easy cleaning.

MULTIPLE SURFACES: KILZ interior paint makes a great wall or cabinet paint for any home. Use on properly prepared coated or uncoated wood, drywall, masonry and cured plaster. Surfaces should be clean. Mix well before using.

PAINT plus PRIMER: KILZ TRIBUTE is a low VOC, 100 percent acrylic advanced technology paint plus primer, formulated for superior hide and coverage with exceptional durability. Paint and primer covers light-medium stains and light-dark color changes.

ADVANCED FORMULA: Our technologically advanced acrylic product combines paint and primer properties with exceptional stainblocking performances. Ideal for high traffic areas, our matte sheen offers a finish that resists dirt, ideal for easy cleaning.

MULTIPLE SURFACES: KILZ interior paint makes a great wall or cabinet paint for any home. Use on properly prepared coated or uncoated wood, drywall, masonry and cured plaster. Surfaces should be clean. Mix well before using.

PAINT + PRIMER: KILZ TRIBUTE is a low VOC, 100% acrylic advanced technology paint and primer in one formulated for superior hide and coverage with exceptional durability. Paint and primer covers light-medium stains and light-dark color changes.

ADVANCED FORMULA: Our technologically advanced acrylic product combines paint and primer properties with exceptional stainblocking performances. Ideal for high traffic areas, our matte sheen offers a finish that resists dirt, ideal for easy cleaning.

MULTIPLE SURFACES: KILZ interior paint makes a great wall or cabinet paint for any home. Use on properly prepared coated or uncoated wood, drywall, masonry and cured plaster. Surfaces should be clean. Mix well before using.

PAINT plus PRIMER: KILZ TRIBUTE is a low VOC, 100 percent acrylic advanced technology paint plus primer, formulated for superior hide and coverage with exceptional durability. Paint and primer covers light-medium stains and light-dark color changes.

ADVANCED FORMULA: Our technologically advanced acrylic product combines paint and primer properties with exceptional stainblocking performances. Ideal for high traffic areas, our matte sheen offers a finish that resists dirt, ideal for easy cleaning.

MULTIPLE SURFACES: KILZ interior paint makes a great wall or cabinet paint for any home. Use on properly prepared coated or uncoated wood, drywall, masonry and cured plaster. Surfaces should be clean. Mix well before using.