Primers (250 items found)

With a fresh coat of paint, you can make any room look brand new, but choosing the right primer paint is key. Whether you're adding a bold pop of color to a single wall in the living room or painting the entire bedroom in a neutral tone, applying a primer prep coat can prevent peeling and improve adherence. Ace Hardware carries a variety of primer paint for walls and exterior primer to help you get the job done.

When painting wood, drywall or another surface, primer paint can seal porous surfaces and prevent things like stains, grease, tannins and smoke from bleeding through. By applying a coat of primer before painting, you can save on the overall cost of your painting project since you may not need to apply more than one coat of paint.

The best primer for your particular job will largely depend on the environment you'll be working in. Whether you’re working inside or outside, or are tackling a range of painting jobs, knowing a few primer basics will be of tremendous help. 

There are a variety of wood primer paint types to help you complete every painting job with greater ease. Each is designed to work best on specific surfaces.

A versatile choice, oil based primers are useful for prepping multiple surfaces such as wood, steel, surfaces with existing paint and interior or exterior walls. They also work with both latex and oil paints, and they're a preferred choice for blocking water and ink stains.

Primarily used for indoor surfaces, shellac primers work well on plaster, wood, metal and even plastic surfaces. Fast-drying and highly adhesive, these primers are solid options for blocking smoke, water and fire damage. As a result, they're often a preferred choice among industry professionals.

Great for prepping unfinished drywall, latex primers dry fast and are less susceptible to cracking and peeling than oil primers. These primers are water-soluble and come in low- or no-VOC options, making them more of an environmentally friendly choice than other primers.

Shop Ace Hardware for a wide selection of quality primer paints. Then, find everything you'll need to finish the job with less stress by browsing our inventory of paint and supplies. Ace is here to help, in-store or online get help choosing the right primer or get advice on the best painting supplies.