20 Best Primer For Painting Over Stained Wood (2023 Updated)

Prime and seal a wide variety of interior and exterior surfaces such as new drywall, wood, masonry, metal, glossy surfaces, and more. It is great for hard-to-stick surfaces like old glossy paints and clear finishes, metal, fiberglass, PVC, composites and even glass and tile.

Seals and tones the surface. Resistant to the formation of mold and mildew on the underside and surface of the primer film, prolonging the life of your paint job. Inhibits rust formation when applied over clean ferrous metal.

Water-base primer-sealer. Interior and exterior. Seals worn surfaces for a smooth finish. Outstanding flexibility. Topcoat with any latex or alkyd paint. Coat right over peeling paint with Rust-Oleum Zinsser Peel Stop Triple-Thick Primer.

This high-performance, low-VOC, water-based binding primer locks down and hides peeling, weathered surfaces, creating a smooth, white finish for your top coat.

For residential, commercial and industrial applications. Has stain blocking resistance, fast dry and adhesion to glossy surfaces. Use with rich or dark topcoat colors to improve their hide and coverage.

May be used under and over any oil or latex architectural paint. Dried film is mold and mildew resistant.

Rust-Oleum Marine Coatings White Primer is ideal as a base coat whenever the surface to be painted is aged, cracked, checked, pitted or rough. It can be applied to fiberglass, wood and previously painted surfaces.

Use before applying Rust-Oleum Marine Coatings Topside Paint to ensure maximum adhesion and a smooth, uniform finish.

Winsor & Newton Oil Painting Primer is used for priming all surfaces for oil and alkyd colors. It provides a bright white surface and excellent paint adhesion. It comes ready to use, and dries in 24 hours.

Has high quality pigment and texture. It contains non-yellowing, oil-modified alkyd resin. The primer can be tinted with oil paint. This permits an endless number of tinted grounds.

The Kilz 2 All Purpose Primer has been a trusted product for nearly 40 years. This painting product is available in two different gallon sizes and it comes in white. The Kilz 2 latex primer sealer stain blocker has a new look and design but utilizes the same formula.

This product is versatile because it’s a water-based primer, sealer and stain blocker. It’s suitable for typical uses of everyday surface preparation before painting. This reliable sealer provides a strong adhesion that works on both interior and exterior walls or surfaces.

Kilz indoor outdoor primer’s stain blocking performance is ideal for using when doing a color change. This primer can also be utilized under or over top of latex or oil-based paints. Kilz primer can be used on walls, ceiling or doors and on a variety of materials ranging from brick to drywall.

The Kilz 2 All Purpose Primer can cover up to 400 sq ft but it’s dependent on application method and surface porosity.

A premium quality acrylic latex stainblocking primer and sealer. For use on interior and exterior surfaces and is rust inhibitive and mildew-resistant. Blocks out most stains including asphalt, creosote, water, rust, tannin, ink, pencil, felt marker, and smoke.

Excellent as a sealer on porous surfaces such as sheet rock, cured plaster, spackled areas, plywood, wood, and some masonry. Adheres to smooth or glossy surfaces such as ceramic tile, formica, paneling, and glass.

May be applied by brush, roller, or sprayer. Dries in 30 minutes and can be topcoated in 1 hour. Covers approximately 300 to 400 sq. ft. per gallon depending on surface porosity. Clean equipment and spatters with warm soapy water.

Prepare for a painting or restoration project by first coating a surface with the KILZ Original Oil-Based Primer 1 Gallon Can. It dries quickly and is suitable for interior use. The VOC-compliant formula blocks stains caused by smoke, tannin and water.

It also seals porous surfaces against further liquid exposure and covers up odors. This fast-drying primer can be used with latex- or oil-based paint and improves coverage so your newly applied color goes further.

KILZ Original is a fast drying interior oil-base primer-sealer-stainblocker that can be topcoated with latex or oil-base paint. The original stain-blocking primer tackles the toughest stains, including water, smoke, tannin, ink, felt markers and grease.

Seals odors caused by fire, smoke, nicotine and pet stains.

A good bonding primer is essential to ensure that topcoats adhere to tough-to-paint surfaces. High adhesion primer increases painting possibilities by bonding to a wide range of surfaces. Use on properly prepared surfaces free of dust, grease, chalk, rust and peeling paint.

Mix well before using. Apply with brush, roller, or spray. KILZ Adhesion is a unique latex primer developed to bond securely on slick surfaces where a traditional water or oil-base primer will not adhere.

Bonds to tough-to-paint surfaces including Kynar, PVC, Formica, vinyl, glass, tile, glazed brick, chalky paints, glossy finishes, fiberglass and metals. Topcoat with either latex or oil-based paint. Use on most interior and exterior surfaces where a secure bond is critical.

This problem solving primer can be used under epoxies, lacquers, and products containing Xylene or other solvents. KILZ Adhesion dries to touch within 30 minutes and ready to recoat in an hour. This is a 1-gallon can of KILZ Adhesion High-Bonding Interior/Exterior water-based Primer in white.

Covers approximately 300 square feet per gallon. KILZ has been making premium primers and paints for 40 years. KILZ was named Paint Brand of the Year in 2015 in the Harris Poll EquiTrend Rankings.

ZINSSER Bulls-Eye 1-2-3 primer is a high-hiding, all purpose, primer-sealer and stain blocker that provides up to 20% more coverage than competitive products. It blocks and seals stains caused by water, nicotine, smoke, tannin, pencil, ink, grease and felt marker and seals smoke and pet odors.

It is suitable for use on any interior or exterior wood, concrete, drywall or non-galvanized metal, including hard-to-paint surfaces such as railings, shutters and outdoor furniture. It is ideal for sealing spackle, drywall repairs and hiding dark colors.

It has excellent adhesion to glossy paint, glass and ceramic tile.

A fast drying, water-based, multi-purpose sealer, primer and stain blocker that can be top coated with latex or oil-based paint. It has a very mild odor which makes it an excellent choice for interior and exterior applications, including masonry, brick, drywall, plaster, woodwork, paneling, wallpaper, furniture, painted metal, and properly prepared glossy surfaces.

Our fast-drying, multi-surface paint primer applies easily to conceal imperfections and block stains while providing a long-lasting bond to a variety of interior and exterior surfaces. It’s the foundation for a flawless paint job.

High-performance, all-surface oil-base primer-sealer that offers outstanding adhesion and stain killing power and dries to recoat in 2 hours. May be tinted toward the color of the finish coat to help the topcoat hide in one coat.

All-surface low-VOC primer-sealer can be used over or under any oil or latex architectural paint and is ideal for water damage, fire damage and smoke damaged (including nicotine) surfaces. Seals surfaces with one coat offering excellent hold-out for enamels of any sheen.

Offers excellent flexibility and penetration making it ideal for exterior application to wood siding and trim. Use for interior and exterior walls, ceilings, doors, trim, paneling, siding, window frames and shutters – any surface where a high-hiding, high-adhesion primer is desired.

Meets stringent SCAQMD Air Quality Standards for Specialty Primers, Sealers and Undercoaters.

ECOS Interior/Exterior Wood Primer is a unique resin technology that’s both non-toxic and zero VOC; it’s safe for everyone. It’s an architectural coating made specifically for unfinished bare woodwork indoors or outdoors such as trim, furniture, doors, windows, etc.

ECOS Interior/Exterior Wood Primer is made without solvents or hazardous chemicals, and it contains no biocides or fungicides. Compared to the ECOS Universal Primer, this is best for raw wood. It will seal knots and tannins well and provide a good foundation for paint.

It’s not recommended for oily exotic woods, such as ebony and teak. ECOS Wood Primer applies with brush or roller, leaving a beautiful smooth, even finish. One thing that makes ECOS unique is its coverage; one gallon covers 400 SF per coat.

ECOS has industry-leading test performance and accreditations: The first North American paint manufacturer to complete the Health Product Declaration (HPD) — an open-standard format for accurate, reliable and transparent reporting of product contents for LEED v4(more.

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KILZ ORIGINAL Primer is a powerful stainblocking formula that blocks most heavy interior stains including water, smoke, tannin, ink, pencil, felt marker, grease, and also seals pet, food and smoke odors.

Trusted by pros for over 40 years, it has excellent sealing and adhesion properties help paint adhere to most interior surfaces leading to better results. Use on wood, drywall, plaster, paneling, wallpaper, masonry, brick, painted metal and properly prepared glossy surfaces†.

Not recommended for mold or mildew-prone surfaces or on flooring.

A water based matt white stain blocker for interior and exterior use, with excellent adhesion to wood, plaster and previously painted surfaces. It will seal all stains that may bleed through and discolour paint.

As a primer, it provides excellent adhesion to ceramic tiles, glass, and melamine.

Leyland’s Wood Primer has been designed to provide excellent adhesion to both interior and exterior timber surfaces to prepare them for painting. Not only does this primer provide adhesion it also penetrates deep within the substrate and levels out any irregularities.

A premium quality exterior primers ensure best results, especially when priming new or previously painted wood and weathered surfaces.

Our highest-performing 100% acrylic primer that delivers maximum hide and ensures uniform finish for all surfaces. This is the primer of choice when a significant color change is required.