10 Best Primer For Cabinets of December 2025

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

Updated On Dec 2025

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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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Zinsser 03504 Cover Stain Interior/Exterior Oil Primer Sealer, 1-Quart, White Read Review

  • Cover stain, QT, Oil based stain killer primer/sealer
  • Adds extra shine to your product
  • Manufactured in United States
  • High-hiding formula blocks most stains and helps seal water, smoke and nicotine stains
  • Sticks to interior and exterior surfaces and sands easily
  • Great for new construction, remodeling or repainting work and priming small projects
  • Dries-quickly on interior surfaces and helps provide enamel undercoating performance
  • Use on exterior surfaces to help deliver full penetration and flexibility on surfaces

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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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INSL-X SXA110099-04 EMW1421981, 1 Quart, White Read Review

  • This item is Insl-X Stix Waterborne Bonding Primer Acrylic Interior/Exterior Glossy White 1 Qt
  • Used for Painting Supplies Paint & Stains
  • This product is Manufactured in United States

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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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INSL-X SXA11009A-04 Stix Acrylic Waterborne Bonding Primer, 1 Quart, White Read Review

  • Premium-quality, acrylic-urethane bonding primer-sealer with unparalleled adhesion to the most challenging surfaces, including glossy tile, PVC, vinyl, plastic, glass, glazed block, glossy paint, pre-coated siding, fiberglass, and galvanized metals.
  • Bonding primer for drywall, plaster, ceiling, acoustical tile, wood trim and doors, Formica, ceramic tiles, glossy surfaces, PVC plastic, masonry walls, wood, trim, shutters, masonry, stucco, concrete, cement block, galvanized metal, aluminum, and other challenging surfaces.
  • Bonds to "hard-to-coat" surfaces and can be top coated with almost any product.
  • Fully cures in temperatures as low as 35 °F.
  • 75 - 100 square foot coverage for interior or exterior use
  • Low VOC and easy soap and water cleanup.
  • Excellent enamel holdout, providing a great base for an even topcoat finish.
  • Before painting, review the INSL-X STIX label for proper preparation and application tips.

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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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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

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INSL-X PRODUCTS CC4510099-04 Quart Satin White Cab Enamel Read Review

  • Cabinet Coat is the ultimate finish for refurbishing kitchen and bathroom cabinets, shelving, furniture, trim, and even crown molding. Delivers an ultra-smooth, factory-like finish with long-lasting beauty. Adheres to "hard-to-stick" surfaces, including polyurethane and varnish, without a primer.
  • Recommended for: Cabinets, Metal, New & Previously Painted Wood, Furniture, Woodwork, Doors Trim
  • For surfaces such as Melamine Laminate, Formica, ceramic tile and glossy painted surfaces, properly degloss before painting
  • Water based coating
  • For cabinets, shelving, furniture, window trim
  • Ideal for kitchen and bathroom cabinets
  • Superior adhesion
  • Good for re-coating Formica and countertops
  • Ultra-smooth finish
  • Urethane-acrylic formula
  • Refurbishes worn cabinets
  • Covers hard-to-coat surfaces without a primer

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INSL-X PS800009A-01 Prime Lock Plus Alkyd Primer, 1 Gallon, White Read Review

  • Fast-drying, multi-purpose Alkyd-based coating that primes and seals a variety of substrates and hard to block stains with excellent adhesion
  • High hiding Alkyd primer that seals stains from water, smoke damage, and more
  • Superior adhesion to glossy surfaces
  • Quick drying; re-coat in as little as 1 hour
  • 300 - 350 square foot coverage per gallon
  • Apply when temperature is above 45 °F (7.2 °C)
  • Do not paint if surface temperature is within 5 degrees of the dew point