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Best paint primers - June 2026

Last Updated - June 20, 2026

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The Army Painter

The Army Painter Base Primer Matt Black, 400 mL Acrylic Spray Primer, Spray Paint Basecoat for Miniature Priming, Tabletop Roleplaying, Boardgames, and Wargames Miniature Modelling

The Army Painter

$16.49

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- 🧙 Very matt and with a superior coverage - leaving the miniatures in a perfect condition for applying coats of paints. Remember to always check our video tutorials on how to use Colour Primers.
- 🧙 VERSATILITY AND EXCELLENT COVERAGE - The Colour Primers unique formula has been designed to be used on all metal, plastic and resin miniatures and leaves a perfect finish. NB: Production Date Indicated on Bottom of Can, not the Expiration Date
- 🧙 SAVE TIME AND MONEY - All Colour Primers of The Army Painter are an ingenious combination of traditional Primer and highly pigmented Colour Spray in one to save you both time and money. No need for 2 different sprays - all you need is 1 Colour Primer
- 🧙 ACRYLIC AND FAST DRYING - All Army Painter primers are Acrylic based, matte and dry very quickly. Be sure to read the best-use guide printed on the can and clean your nozzles by spraying the can upside down for a bit after each use to ensure longevity for any spray paint
- 🧙 ACRYLIC AND FAST DRYING - All Army Painter primers are Acrylic based, matte and dry very quickly. Be sure to read the best-use guide printed on the can and clean your nozzles by spraying the can upside down for a bit after each use to ensure longevity for any spray paint
$16.49
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Zinsser
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Zinsser 02774 PERMA-WHITE Mold & Mildew Proof Interior Paint, Quart, Eggshell White

Zinsser

$15.75

$19.99
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- Self-Priming formula - requires no sanding
- Resists dirt and moisture on film coating
- Product contains a mildewcide to prevent the growth of mold and mildew on the paint film only
- Mold & Mildew-Proof paint film - guaranteed for 5 years
- Finish is washable and scrubbable with soap and water
$15.75
$19.99 (21% Off)
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Zinsser

1 Quart Bulls Eye 1-2-3 Primer Sealer Stain Killer

Zinsser

$10.59

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- Rust inhibitive ‐ may be used to prime ferrous metal
- Formulated with stain‐blocking resins
- Designed for interior and exterior surfaces
- Bonds to glossy surfaces without scuff sanding
- 35°F low application temperature
$10.59
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Liquitex

Liquitex BASICS Gesso Surface Prep Medium, 473ml (16-oz) Bottle, White

Liquitex

$9.49

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- Value acrylic gesso used to prepare painting surfaces for acrylic and oil paint
- Intermixable with Liquitex Professional Acrylic Paint Colors and Mediums.
- Includes 16-oz / 473ml bottle of medium
- Good quality base coat primer; one coat is usually all that is required.
- Conforms to ASTM D4236; Safe for educational use
$9.49
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Zinsser

Zinsser 286258 Bulls Eye 1-2-3 All Surface Primer, Quart, Gray

Zinsser

$12.19

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- Water-based formula seals uniformly and will stick to surface without sanding
- Interior/Exterior use on new or previously painted drywall, concrete, wood, masonry, metal and glossy or difficult surfaces
- Has excellent stain blocking resistance and can be used over any oil or latex topcoat
- Gray color of primer works great under vibrant, vivid colors saving time and money by improving hide and coverage of deep topcoats
- Dries to the touch in just 30 minutes, ready to recoat in 1 hour and covers up to 100 sq. ft.
$12.19

Best paint primers - June 2026

The Army Painter Base Primer Matt Black, 400 mL Acrylic Spray Primer, Spray Paint Basecoat for Miniature Priming, Tabletop Roleplaying, Boardgames, and Wargames Miniature Modelling

Zinsser 02774 PERMA-WHITE Mold & Mildew Proof Interior Paint, Quart, Eggshell White

1 Quart Bulls Eye 1-2-3 Primer Sealer Stain Killer

Liquitex BASICS Gesso Surface Prep Medium, 473ml (16-oz) Bottle, White

Zinsser 286258 Bulls Eye 1-2-3 All Surface Primer, Quart, Gray

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