Top 9 Oil Based Primers of June 2023

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 35 minutes, ready to topcoat in 1 hour and covers up between 87-112 sq. ft. per quart

Has excellent stain blocking resistance and can be used with any oil or latex topcoat

One coat hide saves time and money by improving hide and coverage of topcoats

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

Excellent stain blocker permanently blocks and seals tough stains from fire, smoke and water damage

Fast-drying, flat white finish can be recoated in 2 hours

Easy to Use: Even for beginners, this primer is easy to use! Just brush it on and let it dry.

Eco-Friendly Ultra low VOC and water-based - contains NO harsh chemical additives such as phthalates, formaldehyde, heavy metals, or solvents.

Dries Clear: This is a bonus especially if you’re painting a piece of furniture that you would like to later distress. The clear finish means you’ll see the original wood tone underneath when distressing instead of white or grey primer.

Great Adhesion: Bonding agents in the primer help to create a more porous surface so that paint can adhere to any smooth surface.

No Harsh Smell: Due to the lack of harsh smells, there is almost no odor, allowing you to paint indoors without worrying about your health.

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

Made in America in Columbus, Ohio

Excellent for use on wood, concrete, plaster, masonry, hardboard, and metal

Provides a tough, durable surface

Resists scuffs,fading, cracking and peeling

Can be brushed, rolled or sprayed

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

High-hiding formula blocks most stains and helps seal water, smoke and nicotine stains

Sticks to interior and exterior surfaces and sands easily

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

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

Interior and exterior

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. 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 Odorless creates an excellent base coat for latex or oil-based paint. It is not recommended on flooring. KILZ Odorless dries to touch within 30 minutes and dries to recoat in an hour.

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. 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.

Seals and blocks interior stains and odors

Bright white and non-yellowing

Blocks severe stains

Quick dry - recoat in one hour