10 Best Interior Primer of December 2025

List of Top Rated Interior Primer from thousands of customer reviews & feedback.

Updated On Dec 2025

359 Reviews Studied

By Customer Ratings

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KILZ Restoration Maximum Stain and Odor Blocking Interior Latex Primer/Sealer, White, 1-gallon Read Review

  • KILZ Restoration (formerly KILZ MAX) is a water-base primer, sealer and stain blocker developed with new technology that is formulated to perform like an oil-based product.
  • It tackles tough stains including medium to heavy water damage, rust, smoke, nicotine, grease, tannin, ink, pencil, felt marker, pet stains and more.
  • Topcoat with latex or oil-based paint. Use on properly prepared interior surfaces, such as: brick, ceramic tile, drywall, glass, masonry, painted metal, plaster, stucco and wood.
  • Use on properly prepared surfaces free of dust, grease, chalk, mold, rust and peeling paint. Mix well before using. Apply with brush, roller or airless sprayer.
  • This is a 1-gallon can of KILZ Restoration Latex Primer, Sealer, and Stain blocker for interior surfaces in white. Covers approximately 300-400 square feet per gallon.
  • Performance of oil and shellac / Blocks tough stains (heavy water, grease and typical interior stains) and odors
  • Seals strong odors (fire, smoke, pets)
  • Dries hard, sands easily - a great enamel undercoat
  • Superior adhesion
  • Use on: drywall, woodwork, plaster, masonry, brick, painted metal, ceramic tile, glass and most other glossy surfaces

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Prestige Paints P100-P-7006-24VP Interior Paint and Primer in One, 1-Gallon, Flat, Comparable Match of Valspar Ultra, 1... Read Review

  • Prestige Paints has created a comparable Color based on Color specifications of the original Color using industry leading technology
  • This Valspar paint Color Name is a trademark of Valspar. Prestige Paints is not associated or affiliated with Valspar in any way
  • Smooth application ideal for living rooms, family rooms, media rooms, bedrooms, dining rooms, kitchens and hallways
  • 100% Acrylic latex paint for easy soap and water clean-up
  • Low VOC: less than 5 g/L prior to tinting

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KILZ Odorless Interior Oil-Base Primer/Sealer/Stainblocker, White, 1-Quart Read Review

  • This ultra low odor primer, sealer and stainblocker has no lingering odors that occur with oil-based paints, making it ideal to use in areas where higher odor levels are prohibitive.
  • Any slight odor detected during the application will dissipate soon after drying. This formula blocks water, smoke, tannin, ink, pencil, marker and grease stains while sealing pet and smoke odors.
  • Use on properly prepared interior surfaces, such as brick, painted metal, properly prepared glossy surfaces, drywall, paneling, wallpaper, masonry, plaster and wood.
  • KILZ Odorless creates an excellent base coat for latex or oil-based paint. It is not recommended for mold or mildew-prone surfaces or on flooring.
  • This is a 1-quart can of KILZ Odorless Oil-Base Primer/Sealer for interior spaces such as offices, apartments, and schools. Covers approximately 300 square feet per gallon.
  • Use on properly prepared surfaces free of dust, grease, chalk, mold, rust and peeling paint. Mix well before using. Apply with brush, roller, or spray.
  • KILZ Odorless dries to touch within 30 minutes and dries to recoat in an hour.
  • KILZ has been making premium primers and paints for 40 years. KILZ was named Paint Brand of the Year in 2015 in the Harris Poll EquiTrend Rankings.

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KILZ 2 Multi-Surface Stain Blocking Interior/Exterior Latex Primer/Sealer, White, 1-gallon Read Review

  • 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.
  • 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 Premium primer.
  • This is a 1-gallon can of KILZ 2 Latex Water-Based Primer, Sealer, and Stainblocker for interior and exterior surfaces in white. Covers approximately 300-400 square feet per gallon.
  • Use on properly prepared surfaces free of dust, grease, chalk, mold, rust and peeling paint. Mix well before using. Apply with brush, roller, or spray.
  • KILZ 2 dries to touch within 30 minutes and ready to recoat in an hour.
  • KILZ has been making premium primers and paints for 40 years. KILZ was named Paint Brand of the Year in 2015 in the Harris Poll EquiTrend  Rankings.

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Rust-Oleum Corporation 271009 Advanced Synthetic Shellac Primer, 1-Quart, White Read Review

  • This product adds a great value
  • Ultimate stain blocking
  • High hiding bright white
  • Seals knots, sap and tannin

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KILZ L211101 Adhesion High-Bonding Interior Latex Primer/Sealer, White, 1-Gallon, 1 Gallon, 4 l Read Review

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Use on most interior and exterior surfaces where a secure bond is critical. This problem solving primer can be used under epoxies, lacquers, and products containing Xylene or other solvents.
  • This is a 1-gallon can of KILZ Adhesion High-Bonding Interior/Exterior water-based Primer in white. Covers approximately 300 square feet per gallon.
  • Use on properly prepared surfaces free of dust, grease, chalk, mold, rust and peeling paint. Mix well before using. Apply with brush, roller, or spray.
  • KILZ Adhesion dries to touch within 30 minutes and ready to recoat in an hour.
  • KILZ has been making premium primers and paints for 40 years. KILZ was named Paint Brand of the Year in 2015 in the Harris Poll EquiTrend  Rankings.

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KILZ Original Multi-Surface Stain Blocking Interior Oil-Based Primer/Sealer, White, 1 Quart Read Review

  • A good primer makes paint stick better to surfaces, makes paint color truer, and lets you use less paint. It covers existing stains and odors, and helps block new stains and odors.
  • KILZ Original oil-based primer blocks most stains including water, smoke, tannin, ink, pencil, felt marker and grease. This primer also effectively seals pet and smoke odors.
  • Use this versatile primer on interior surfaces including wood, drywall, plaster, paneling, wallpaper, masonry, brick, painted metal and properly prepared glossy surfaces. Not recommended on flooring.
  • Use for walls or ceilings with medium to severe stains. For a water-base equivalent, look at KILZ Max. Dries to touch in 30 minutes. Recoat or top-coat after one hour.
  • This is a 1-quart can of KILZ Original Oil-Based Primer, Sealer, and Stainblocker for interior surfaces in white. Covers approximately 300-400 square feet per gallon.
  • Use on properly prepared surfaces free of dust, grease, chalk, mold, rust and peeling paint. Mix well before using. Apply with brush, roller, or spray.
  • KILZ Original dries to touch within 30 minutes and dries to recoat in an hour.
  • KILZ has been making premium primers and paints for 40 years. KILZ was named Paint Brand of the Year in 2015 in the Harris Poll EquiTrend Rankings.

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KILZ Premium High-Hide Stain Blocking Interior/Exterior Latex Primer/Sealer, White, 1 quart Read Review

  • This powerful stain-blocking water-base formula seals surfaces, helps to achieve a uniform finish, hides stains and previous colors and offers excellent adhesion to most interior and exterior surfaces.
  • KILZ Premium offer just the right consistency for a smooth and level finish that seals porous surfaces and fills in small imperfections. It features mildewcide protection to prevent mildew and mold.
  • With excellent adhesion for most surfaces, use on interior and exterior drywall, plaster, woodwork, paneling, masonry and brick. Ideal for high-humidity areas including bathrooms and laundry rooms.
  • Use for color changes, to seal light to medium stains and to minimize surface imperfections caused by texture and porosity differences. For heavy stains, please consider KILZ Max primer.
  • This is a 1-quart can of KILZ Premium High-Hide Stain Blocking Latex Primer/Sealer in white for interior and exterior surfaces. Covers approximately 300-400 square feet per gallon.
  • Use KILZ Premium under or over latex or oil based paint. Use on properly prepared surfaces free of dust, grease, chalk, mold, rust and peeling paint.
  • Zero VOCs, low odor and easy clean up with soap and water makes it safe to use in occupied homes and work spaces.
  • KILZ has been making premium primers and paints for 40 years. KILZ was named Paint Brand of the Year in 2015 in the Harris Poll EquiTrend  Rankings.

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KILZ L204511 Kitchen & Bath Interior Latex Primer/Sealer/Stainblocker with Mildew-Resistant Finish, White, 1-Gallon, 1 G... Read Review

  • Specially designed for interior, residential surfaces in high-humidity, moisture and temperature environments including kitchens, bathrooms, powder rooms and laundry rooms.
  • KILZ Kitchen & Bath Primer provides an enhanced mildew-resistant film that helps prevent mildew growth on the primer surface which may otherwise get "trapped" between the primer and paint coats.
  • Kitchen & Bath Primer is white primer which helps provide a smooth and level finish. It offers high hide for color changes, blocks light to medium stains, promotes adhesion and seals porous surfaces.
  • This is a low odor, very low VOC latex-primer that can be cleaned up with soap and water.
  • This is a 1-gallon can of KILZ Kitchen & Bath Primer. Features high mildewcide content that will help prevent mildew growth kitchens, baths and other interior spaces prone to humidity and moisture.
  • Use KILZ Kitchen & Bath on properly prepared interior residential surfaces including drywall, plaster, paneling, stucco, wood, brick, masonry, painted metal and more.
  • KILZ Kitchen & Bath dries quickly and can be recoated after one hour.
  • KILZ has been making premium primers and paints for 40 years. KILZ was named Paint Brand of the Year in 2015 in the Harris Poll EquiTrend  Rankings.

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Rust-Oleum 286258 Primer, 31.5 oz, Gray Read Review

  • 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.
  • Has excellent stain blocking resistance and can be used over any oil or latex topcoat
  • Gray color of primer works great under vibrant, vivid colors saving time and money by improving hide and coverage of deep topcoats