10 Best Primer To Cover Dark Paint of December 2025

• 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.

Masterchem Industries

• Ideal for interior/exterior use on virtually any surface including wood, plastic, metal, wicker, plaster, unglazed ceramic and more
• Provides long lasting protection with any-angle spray comfort tip that reduces finger fatigue and makes it easy to reach hard to paint places
• Dries to the touch in 20 min and covers up to 12 sq. ft. for quick project completion
• Superior durability with smooth, full coverage and vivid color
• Ultra matte finish offers a soft, velvety appearance

Rust-Oleum

• 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

Kilz

• Price For: Each Dry Time: 1 hr. Surface: Use on Ceiling Tiles, Drywall, Cured Plaster, Cement, Stucco, Wood, Aluminum, PVC, Steel, Galvanized Metal Surfaces Exposure Conditions: Interior Standards: VOC and MIR Item: Acoustical Ceiling Tile Spray Paint Color: Flat White Coverage: 15 sq. ft. Dry Time Tack Free: 1/2 hr. Dry Time Recoat: 2 hr. Paint Sub-Brand: Zinsser
• Application Temperature: 40 to 90 Degrees F Color Family: Whites Net Weight: 13 oz. Sub-Category: Special Purpose Spray Paints Country of Origin (subject to change): United States

Zinsser

• 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.

Kilz

• Protective primer specially formulated to paint over and kill existing mold, mildew, moss, fungi and odor causing bacteria on non-porous interior and exterior surfaces
• Low odor, water-based coating cleans up easily with soap and water
• Covers up to 160 square feet, dries to the touch in 30 minutes and recoats within one hour for quick project completion
• Formulated to kill existing mold, mildew and odor causing bacteria along with an EPA registered antimicrobial to prevent future growth of mold, mildew and other fungal organisms on the paint film
• Works with any topcoat, ideal for use with ZINSSER perma-white. Binds chalky siding, masonry, and metal

Rust-Oleum

• Zinnser
• 3688
• Stain & Finish
• White

Zinnser

• Ideal for use on interior/exterior surfaces including wood, plastic, plaster, metal, masonry and unglazed ceramic
• Oil-based formula is low odor, resist chips and provides long-lasting protection
• Dries to touch in 20 minutes and covers up to 12 sq. ft. per can
• Durable formula provides excellent hide and goes on smoothly
• Gloss finish provides a fresh, new look for surfaces
• Note: Kindly refer user manual before use

Rust-Oleum

• Ideal for interior/exterior use on virtually any surface including wood, plastic, metal, wicker, plaster, unglazed ceramic and more
• Provides long lasting protection with any-angle spray comfort tip that reduces finger fatigue and makes it easy to reach hard to paint places
• Dries to the touch in 20 min and covers up to 12 sq ft for quick project completion
• Superior durability with smooth, full coverage and vivid Color
• Flat finish offers a low-sheen look

Rust-Oleum

• High heat primer spray paint is designed for use on metal surfaces such as automotive engines, mufflers and more
• Oil based paint with Stops Rust formula provides rust resistant base coat for cars, trucks and other vehicles
• Covers up to 12 sq ft, dries to the touch in 30 minutes and can be topcoated in 1 hour
• Spray paint offers outstanding heat resistance for metal surfaces up to 2000°F
• Flat finish can be covered with any topcoat with superior adhesion
• Specially formulated to prevent rust and is recommended for use on automotive engines and other metal surfaces which reach intermittent temperatures up to 2000°F (1093°C).
• Ideal for mufflers, head pipes and engine blocks
• For best appearance, top coat with Rust-Oleum High Heat Paint
• Any-angle spray technology allows the can to be sprayed in any direction, even upside down
• This item is not for sale in Catalina Island

Rust-Oleum