Top 10 Best Primer To Cover Oil Based Paint [2024]

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1Rust-Oleum 7582838 Professional Primer Spray Paint9.8Buy On Amazon
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3Rust-Oleum 7769830 Stops Rust Spray Paint9.4Buy On Amazon
4Rust-Oleum Corporation 3609 Oil-Base Spray Primer9.4Buy On Amazon
5e.l.f. Poreless Putty Primer9.2Buy On Amazon
6Rust-Oleum 3554 Zinsser High Hide Cover Stain Primer and Sealer9Buy On Amazon
7Rust-Oleum 276087 Mold Killing Primer Quart White 32 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)9Buy On Amazon
8Zinsser 02004 Bulls Eye 1-2-3 All Surface Primer8.8Buy On Amazon
9Grumbacher Gesso (Hyplar) Artists' Acrylic & Oil Paint Medium, 16 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)8.8Buy On Amazon
10KILZ L211101 Adhesion High-Bonding Interior Latex Primer/Sealer8.2Buy On Amazon
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1. Rust-Oleum 7582838 Professional Primer Spray Paint

  • Ideal for use on ferrous, non-ferrous metal, wood, concrete, masonry and other such surfaces to prepare surfaces for painting, provide rust protection and a tough finish that withstands weathering.
  • High quality, durable oil-based formula maintains consistent, corrosion-resistant color despite the elements and provides twice the protection of paint alone.
  • Covers up to 14 sq ft, dries to touch in 15 minutes and ready for immediate topcoat application ; Indoor/outdoor.
  • Commercial, industrial paint formula features a high output tip that can be sprayed at any angle
  • Primer provides a base for excellent adhesion and withstands demanding, heavy-use environments

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3. Rust-Oleum 7769830 Stops Rust Spray Paint

  • Use to prime exterior or interior heavily rusted metal surfaces only
  • Oil-based formula provides a durable protective coating with excellent rust prevention
  • Dries to the touch in 15-30 minutes and covers between to 10-12 sq. ft. per can
  • Primer provides a base for excellent adhesion and withstands demanding, heavy-use environments
  • Creates a surface that topcoats can easily adhere to

4. Rust-Oleum Corporation 3609 Oil-Base Spray Primer

  • 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.
  • Temperature: 40 to 90 degrees F dry time recoat: 1 hr
  • Country of origin (subject to change): United States
  • Interior and exterior

5. e.l.f. Poreless Putty Primer

  • Infused with Squalane for optimal hydration, perfect for all skin types.
  • Velvety texture glides effortlessly over the skin, smoothing over imperfections for a poreless effect and the ultimate grip on your makeup.
  • Apply a thin, even amount to moisturized skin prior to makeup application and allow to set for 30 seconds before applying foundation.
  • Easy to carry and convenient for travel.
  • Cruelty-free, vegan and 100% free from Phthalates, Parabens, Nonylphenol, Ethoxylates, Triclosan, Triclocarban, and Hydroquinone.

6. Rust-Oleum 3554 Zinsser High Hide Cover Stain Primer and Sealer

  • 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

7. Rust-Oleum 276087 Mold Killing Primer Quart White 32 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)

  • 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.

8. Zinsser 02004 Bulls Eye 1-2-3 All Surface Primer

  • 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.
  • 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

9. Grumbacher Gesso (Hyplar) Artists’ Acrylic & Oil Paint Medium, 16 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)

  • Surface prep medium
  • For use before oil and acrylic painting; Made in USA
  • May be tinted with acrylic colors but do not mix with or apply over turpentine or oils; May be thinned with water.
  • Can be applied to multiple porous surfaces, such as canvas, wood, cardboard, plaster, and concrete
  • Not appropriate for egg tempera or gilding

10. KILZ L211101 Adhesion High-Bonding Interior Latex Primer/Sealer

  • A good bonding primer is essential to ensure that topcoats adhere to tough-to-paint 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.
  • Bonds to tough-to-paint surfaces including Kynar, PVC, Formica, vinyl, glass, tile, glazed brick, chalky paints, glossy finishes, fiberglass and metals.
  • Use on most interior and exterior surfaces where a secure bond is critical.
  • This is a 1-gallon can of KILZ Adhesion High-Bonding Interior/Exterior water-based Primer in white.
  • Use on properly prepared surfaces free of dust, grease, chalk, mold, rust and peeling paint.
  • 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.