Our Primer Family

Selecting the right primer for the job is critical. It will improve paint coverage and achieve the highest quality finish the first time around. Sherwin-Williams offers a complete line of the highest quality primers designed to address any painting condition or problem you may encounter.

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Multi-Purpose Latex Primer

Multi-Purpose Latex Primer

A general-utility primer ideal for both interior and exterior applications. Its wide versatility and strong adhesion properties make it a universal favorite - plus it works without the solvent odors and high VOCs common with most stain-blocking primers.

Premium Wall & Wood Primer

Premium Wall & Wood Primer

If you're looking for a top-of-the-line interior primer, you can't do better than this. Our Premium Wall & Wood Primer is the perfect choice for showcase rooms and upscale residential and commercial interiors - giving you the finest, most luxurious finish.

White Pigmented Shellac Primer

White Pigmented Shellac Primer

A favorite for fire restoration work, White Pigmented Shellac Primer blocks stubborn stains caused by fires, floods and pets - as well as imbedded cooking and cigar smoke odors. It's our highest performing primer for permanently sealing out the toughest stains and odors in one coat.

Loxon� Concrete & Masonry Primer

Loxon® Concrete & Masonry Primer

Loxon Concrete & Masonry Primer is perfect for sealing and conditioning porous above-grade masonry surfaces. It tolerates the high pH common in new masonry and ensures a uniform look and long-lasting finish.

Fast Drying Primer

Fast Drying Primer

Gets the job done quickly - allowing for faster production and recoats in one hour

Adhesion Primer

Adhesion Primer

Got a hard, slick surface to paint? Our Adhesion Primer is the answer. It bonds tightly to interior and exterior surfaces typically considered "unpaintable" - like ceramic wall tile, round PVC piping, plastics, laminate, glass and fiberglass.

Drywall Primer

Drywall Primer

A dependable, economical primer you can count on to seal new drywall and previously painted walls - resulting in a uniform, consistent finish.

Harmony� Wall Primer

Harmony® Wall Primer

Need an environmentally preferred primer for walls and trim? Harmony is made with an exclusive zero-VOC, low-odor and formulated without silica.

Pre-Wallcovering Primer

Pre-Wallcovering Primer

This unique labor-saving primer makes wallcovering easier to install. Allows freshly pasted wallcovering to easily slide over the primed surface for precise placement.

Drywall Conditioner

Drywall Conditioner

A special-purpose repair primer ideal for new construction

High Build Primer

High Build Primer

Covers a wide range of irregularities found in new construction interiors

Multi-Purpose Oil-Based Primer

Multi-Purpose Oil-Based Primer

Even though it's oil-based, this versatile sealer is low odor - making it a great choice for using in occupied areas. It's an exceptional whole-house primer that really does live up to its functional name.

ProBlock� Primer

ProBlock® Primer

Similar to Multi-Purpose Oil-Based Primer, but without low-odor properties

Easy Sand Primer

Easy Sand Primer

Perfect for priming new residential bare drywall and wood trim

ProMar� 200 Wall Primer

ProMar® 200 Wall Primer

A premium commercial wall primer

ProMar� 400 Wall Primer

ProMar® 400 Wall Primer

A commercial primer that provides an excellent value

Exterior Oil-Based Wood Primer

Exterior Oil-Based Wood Primer

Nothing penetrates more deeply into wood surfaces than our Exterior Oil-Based Wood Primer. This one-of-a-kind primer dries slowly - giving it the chance to really sink into the wood surface for maximum adhesion.

Exterior Latex Wood Primer

Exterior Latex Wood Primer

Looking for a solid, dependable wood primer that dries quickly? Our Exterior Latex Wood Primer is a proven performer. It's a great choice when stain blocking isn't required, or when you're priming clear pine that doesn't have knots.

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