Choosing a Primer
To get a great-looking finish coat and the beautiful, long-lasting results you expect, be sure to properly apply primer to the surfaces you plan to paint.
Sherwin-Williams primers are formulated to solve typical painting problems while helping to make your finish coat smooth and uniform:
- Achieve a smooth, professional finish
- Block stains, marks and odors
- Assure adhesion
- Speed topcoating
- Prevent peeling
- Attain the truest paint color in the fewest coats
- Improve touch-up performance of the topcoat
Premium Wall & Wood Primer
- Premium quality primer for the smoothest finish
Multi-Purpose Latex Primer
- General purpose whole-house primer for multiple surfaces
Drywall Primer
- Seals new drywall and previously painted walls for a consistent finish
Harmony® Wall Primer
- An environmentally responsible and low odor formula for drywall
Pre-Wallcovering Primer
- Primes, seals and sizes in one coat
Multi-Purpose Oil-Based Primer
- Versatile sealer and stain blocker, assures a uniform finish
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
Concrete & Masonry Primer
- Seals and adheres to concrete, brick, stucco and plaster
Your neighborhood Sherwin-Williams paint expert can provide additional advice about which primer is right for your project.
Sherwin-Williams Primers
Explore our range of primers designed to meet the challenges of specific surfaces.
