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Zinsser

Zinsser Bulls Eye 1-2-3 Water-Based Primer - Sealer For All Surfaces, White, 3.78-L/1-Gallon

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Zinsser Bulls Eye 1-2-3 Water-Based Primer - Sealer For All Surfaces, White, 3.78-L/1-Gallon
$49.99
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Zinsser Bulls Eye 1-2-3 Water-Based Primer - Sealer For All Surfaces, White, 3.78-L/1-Gallon

$49.99

Product Details

There’s a reason Zinsser Bulls Eye 1-2-3 Water-Base Primer-Sealer is our most popular primer. This premium, whole-house primer-sealer provides outstanding performance indoors and out, with low odour, great flow and leveling and a flexible, acrylic formula.

  • Water-base primer-sealer

  • Interior and exterior use

  • Sticks to all surfaces without sanding

  • Seals stains, graffiti and tannin bleed

  • Mould and mildew resistant film

  • Rust inhibitive – great for new metal

  • Size 3.78 L

  • Fast 1 hour dry time

  • Seals odours

  • Smooth finish

Part Number Z02012
Paint Type Primer
Job Type(s) Multi-surface
Paint Finish Gloss
Paint Can Size 3.7 L (1 gallon)
Paint Premixed Colour Black
Advanced Features Stain Resistant
Paint Maximum Coverage Area (sq ft) 452 ft²
Paint Maximum Coverage Area (sq m) 42 m²
Paint VOC Level High VOC
Application Method Brush
Paint Clean up Soap&Water
Dry Time (min) 30 min
Recoat Time(hr) 1 h
Shelf Life (year) 5 yr
Minimum Operating Temperature (°C) 10 °C
Warranty
  • This product carries a 1 year exchange warranty redeemable at any Canadian Tire store.
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covered very well over semi gloss

2 days ago
It covered very well over semi gloss that had been wiped down first with another rustoleum product, krudoff liquid deglosser. It did not look like the deglosser did much, as the ceiling looked glossy after, but regardless, the 1-2-3 clamped over the paint very well. I was able to then apply 2 coats of another paint brand easily over the one coated primed surface without any issues. Maybe not the best stain blocker and scruff cover, at least not one coat, but it saved me having to sand up the semi gloss which saved a lot of time and mess.
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2 days ago
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We do appreciate the feedback! Thanks for sharing it with us! rustoleum-ca

very thin, but effective

9 days ago
Bought this to paint over walls where the owners smoked for 50 years. It's pretty thin so I had to do 1 coat of this over a light colour and 2 coats of regular paint. After that I couldn't smell any smoke odour so it worked well enough. For the price, I think it's worth it, especially when the other product is almost $100 more per 4L bucket. If I could do half-stars, I'd do 3.5
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8 days ago
Rust Oleum Team
Thanks for sharing your experience with us Jason. We’re happy to hear how your project turned out with the Zinsser Bulls Eye 1-2-3 Primer. If you would like to discuss how we can improve your experience for next time, feel free to give us a call at 1-800-387-3625, and we'll be happy to talk further with you. – Rust-Oleum Product Support 1 rustoleum-ca

It’s what the Pro’s use!

10 days ago
Professional quality product. Has a low application temperature rating of 2C, which was great for my outdoor trim restoration project this fall. Also the mould and mildew resistance is a great compliment for the area where i was working.
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9 days ago
Rust Oleum Team
Great to hear that Greg! Thanks for taking the time to share your experience with us! rustoleum-ca

great primer

29 days ago
best primer ever made and the only one I ever use.
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29 days ago
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Happy to hear that Sara! rustoleum-ca

Best primer by far

29 days ago
This is the best primer I have used.very thick, good coverage and an excellent foundation for top coats.
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29 days ago
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We appreciate the amazing feedback Robert! rustoleum-ca
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Q: Can you simply use this as the only coat or do you need to apply paint over it?

4 years ago
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  • A: This is only a primer and is meant to be the base coat. Yes, you need to apply paint over it.l It has a dull finish and is only used for what it is made for - primer.

    4 years ago
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Q: Can I safely use exterior oil based solid stain or exterior acrylic solid stain over this primer?

2 years ago
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  • A: You shouldnt need a primer for solid stain on wood, if you do need one for some reason, check the product data on your finish coat product and it should have a recommended primer. For an oil base top coat, I would only recommend using a slow drying exterior oil primer. For a latex/ acryllic top coat, yes this primer should be fine

    2 years ago
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Q: The Zinsser line of Primer products have recently changed their Safety Data Sheets to include the phrase that they may contain Tremolite Asbestos in their products.  Is this of concern?  Their SDS sheets never mentioned this in the past.

3 years ago
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  • A: Yes, that is a concern.

    3 years ago
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Q: Does this primer work well on PVC material?

4 years ago
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  • A: No it wont stay on well.

    4 years ago
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Q: Someone said we don't have to wash smoke stained walls before using this. We can just paint over the smoke stains. Is this true?

6 years ago
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  • A: Surface prep is always key, and all surfaces should be cleaned well before they are primed with any Zinsser primer, including Zinsser BE 123.

    6 years ago
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Q: Can I use this product on a veneer or laminate shelf and desser?

12 years ago
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  • A: You could use it so long as you prepped your surface properly. For laminate or veneer it needs to be washed first with ammonia, rinsed, lightly sanded, and wiped clear of all dust. I prefer to use two thin coats rather than put it on heavily. I also use a very good brush or roller, this way the end result is much smoother. Let the coats dry thoroughly then paint with a good latex.

    11 years ago
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Q: Will this work on OSB surfaces? Thanks!

a year ago
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  • A: Hi Steve, Our Zinsser Bulls Eye 1-2-3 Water-Based Primer may cause your OSB to swell. We recommend our Zinsser Cover Stain Oil-Based Primer Sealer instead.

    a year ago
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Q: Hi there! Which Zinsser primer product is best to use over unsanded varnished wood kitchen cabinets? Thanks!

2 years ago
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  • A: Hi Nicole, Great question! For unsanded varnished wood, we recommend our oil based Zinsser Cover Stain. There may be pinholes in the finish and our Zinsser Bulls Eye 1-2-3 may cause tannins to bleed through the finish.

    2 years ago
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Q: Can this be used on a pressure treated wood greenhouse and then topcoated with Solignum marine paint?

2 years ago
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  • A: Hi Evanie, It is best to let your pressure treated wood dry out for at least a year to avoid any adhesion issues. However, if this wood will be submerged under water, we do not recommend our Zinsser Bulls Eye 1-2-3 as it will not be able to hold up to the amount of water it will be exposed to, even when topcoated with marine paint.

    2 years ago
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Q: Can this primer be used on ceramic tiles? 

2 years ago
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  • A: Yes it can as long as it is not on the floor. Vertical surfaces only.

    2 years ago
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