How to Choose Primer
Sherwin-Williams makes it easy to get the best paint primer for any surface you want to paint. 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
Types of Primer
Premium Wall & Wood Primer offers premium quality primer for the smoothest finish.
Multi-Purpose Latex Primer is general purpose whole-house primer for multiple surfaces.
Drywall Primer seals new drywall and previously painted walls for a consistent finish.
Multi-Purpose Oil-Based Primer is a versatile sealer and stain blocker, assures a uniform finish.
White Pigmented Shellac Primer is the highest performing primer for sealing out the toughest stains and odors in one coat.
LOXON® Concrete & Masonry Primer seals and adheres to concrete, brick, stucco and plaster.
Pre-wallcovering primer primes, seals and sizes in one coat.
Adhesion primer tightly bonds to slick and glossy surfaces.
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.
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