Choosing A Primer

Exterior Preparing

Sherwin-Williams makes it easy to get the right primer for any surface you want to paint.

Multi-Purpose Latex Primer
- General purpose whole-house primer for multiple surfaces

Adhesion Primer
- Tightly bonds to slick and glossy surfaces

White Pigmented Shellac Primer
- Highest performing primer for sealing out the toughest stains and odors in one coat

Oil-Based Wood Primer
- Penetrates and seals bare wood for strong adhesion and a long lasting finish

Latex Wood Primer
- Adheres to previously painted surfaces and bare wood where stain blocking is not required

Concrete & Masonry Primer
- Seals and adheres to concrete, brick, stucco and plaster

Sherwin-Williams Primers

Multi-Purpose Latex Primer

Explore our range of primers designed to meet the challenges of specific surfaces.

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