Best Vinyl Primer in 2026

Interior/Exterior use on new or previously painted drywall, concrete, wood, masonry, metal and glossy or difficult surfaces

Water-based formula seals uniformly and will stick to surface without sanding

Dries to the touch in just 30 minutes, ready to recoat in 1 hour and covers up to 100 sq. ft.

Interior/exterior use on new or previously painted drywall, concrete, wood, masonry, metal and glossy or difficult surfaces

Water-based formula seals uniformly and will stick to surface without sanding

Dries to the touch in 30 minutes, ready to be topcoated in 30 minutes and covers up to 12 sq. ft

Interior/exterior use on new or previously painted Drywall, concrete, wood, masonry, metal and glossy or difficult surfaces

Oil-based formula seals uniformly and will Stick to surface without sanding

Dries to the touch in just 30 minutes and covers up to 12 sq ft

Exterior/Interior use previously painted drywall, cured plaster, wood, metal, concrete and more

High-hiding oil-based primer hides dark colors, penetrates and seals exterior wood and blocks tannin bleed

Dries to touch in 35 minutes and covers up to 100 sq ft

Get ultimate hiding power indoors and out with Zinsser Cover Stain Primer

Spray primer seals, blocks stains and gives great adhesion

Requires no sanding, hides dark colors and prevents tannin bleed

Ideal for use to kill pesky odors on all painted or unpainted interior surfaces including cabinets, trim work, furniture and more

Advanced formula designed to eliminate difficult existing odors from pets including urine, food, tobacco, fire and smoke damage

Covers up to 6 square feet, dries to the touch in 30 minutes and topcoat within one hour for quick project completion

Price for: each surface: wood, metal, masonry, drywall, or tile surface item: spray primer Color: white exposure conditions: mild to moderate Color family: whites net weight: 16 oz. Base Type: Oil application

Temperature: 40 to 90 degrees F dry time recoat: 1 hr

Country of origin (subject to change): United States

Use to prime exterior or interior surfaces including porous or glossy items

Water-based formula has zero VOCs while still providing excellent stain and odor sealing/blocking

Dries to the touch in 30-45 minutes and covers up to 100 sq. ft. per quart

Water-base primer-sealer

Interior and exterior

Sticks to all surfaces without sanding

Use to block stains, prime or paint new, bare or previously painted ceilings

Low-odor formula is perfect for use as an all-purpose interior paint

Dries to the touch in 30 minutes and covers up to 12-15 sq. ft. per can

13 oz aerosol  

Water based  

Indoor/outdoor  

Use to prime interior surfaces such as walls, doors, trim, plaster, concrete and more

Water-based low-odor formula provides exceptional stain hiding even on dark or porous surfaces

Dries to the touch in 30 minutes and covers up to 100 sq. ft. per quart

Turbo spray can designed for medium and large interior/exterior projects including wood, concrete, drywall, non-galvanized metal and more

All purpose, oil-based formula blocks water and smoke stains and seals porous surfaces

Dries to the touch in 15 minutes and covers up to 20 sq. ft. per can

1 Gallon

Coat right over peeling paint

Low VOC

Ideal for use to kill pesky odors on all painted or unpainted interior surfaces including subfloor, wood floors, cabinets, plaster, drywall, metal, masonry, PVC and more

Advanced formula designed to eliminate difficult existing odors from pets including urine, food, tobacco, fire and smoke damage

Covers up to 100 square feet, dries to the touch in 25 minutes and recoats within 45 minutes for quick project completion