Do different surfaces require different primer types?

Yes. We carry primers for <a href="https://www.homedepot.com/b/Paint-Primers/Rust-Preventative/Color-Changing/Metal/N-5yc1vZbt0tZ1z0kxdwZ1z0o7guZ1z0v3nx?emt=plpfaq_2408_primers" style="text-decoration: underline;">metal</a>, <a href="https://www.homedepot.com/b/Paint-Primers/Rust-Preventative/Color-Changing/Wood/N-5yc1vZbt0tZ1z0kxdwZ1z0o7h7Z1z0v3nx?emt=plpfaq_2408_primers" style="text-decoration: underline;">wood</a>, and <a href="https://www.homedepot.com/b/Paint-Primers/Rust-Preventative/Color-Changing/Plaster/N-5yc1vZbt0tZ1z0kxdwZ1z0kydbZ1z0v3nx?emt=plpfaq_2408_primers" style="text-decoration: underline;">plaster</a>.

Should I use a brush or a sprayer to apply primer?

While <a href="https://www.homedepot.com/b/Paint-Primers/Roller/N-5yc1vZbt0tZ1z0ky1u?emt=plpfaq_2408_primers" style="text-decoration: underline;">rollers</a> are great for larger areas, <a href="https://www.homedepot.com/b/Paint-Primers/Brush/N-5yc1vZbt0tZ1z0ky1w?emt=plpfaq_2408_primers" style="text-decoration: underline;">brushes</a> are best for tackling smaller areas and corners and achieving a more precise application. <a href="https://www.homedepot.com/b/Paint-Primers/Paint-Sprayer/N-5yc1vZbt0tZ1z0kg49?emt=plpfaq_2408_primers" style="text-decoration: underline;">Sprayers</a> are also an option, especially for large projects, requiring careful handling and proper ventilation.

How many coats of primer should you put on before painting?

Most surfaces require one coat of primer, but sometimes, two coats are necessary, especially if you're trying to cover up many imperfections.

Color Changing - Rust Preventative - Primers

Rust-Oleum Professional1 gal. High Performance Flat Rusty Metal Oil-Based Rust Preventive Primer

(4.7 / 183)

Model# 7769402

$5098

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KILZOriginal 1 gal. White Oil-Based Interior/Exterior Primer, Sealer, and Stain Blocker

(4.8 / 1295)

Model# 10981

$4198

Rust-Oleum Stops RustRust-Oleum 1 qt. Flat Rusty Metal Interior/Exterior Oil Based Primer

(4.7 / 548)

Model# 7769502

$1632

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$3296

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KILZOriginal 5 gal. White Oil-Based Interior and Exterior Primer, Sealer, and Stain Blocker

(4.6 / 464)

Model# 10080

$18900

Exclusive

KILZOriginal 1 qt. White Oil-Based Interior and Exterior Primer, Sealer, and Stain Blocker

(4.8 / 1295)

Model# 10984

$2098

Rust-Oleum Stops Rust1 qt. Flat White Clean Metal Primer

(4.5 / 291)

Model# 7780502

$1748

Rust-Oleum Professional1 gal. High Performance Flat Gray Oil-Based Interior/Exterior Metal Primer (2-Pack)

(4.4 / 8)

Model# K7781402

$12446

/case($62.23 /can)

Rust-Oleum Stops Rust1 qt. Flat Gray Latex Aluminum Primer

(4.3 / 130)

Model# 8781502

$1748

Rust-Oleum Professional1 gal. White Clean Metal Rust Preventive Primer (Case of 2)

(5 / 5)

Model# 215969

$13216

/case($66.08 /can)

Rust-Oleum Professional1 Gallon Red Flat Oil Based Rust Preventive Primer (2-Pack)

(4.8 / 56)

Model# 242252

$13196

/case($65.98 /can)

Rust-Oleum Professional1 gal. High Performance Flat Rusty Metal Oil-Based Rust Preventive Primer (2-Pack)

(4.7 / 183)

Model# 7769402

$9696

/case($48.48 /can)

Rust-Oleum Professional1 gal. Red Flat Rust Preventive Primer (Case of 2)

(4.7 / 84)

Model# K7769402

$11979

/case($59.90 /can)

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Rust-Oleum Professional1 gal.​ High Performance Flat Rusty Metal Oil-​Based Rust Preventive Primer

KILZOriginal 1 gal.​ White Oil-​Based Interior/​Exterior Primer, Sealer, and Stain Blocker

Rust-Oleum Stops RustRust-​Oleum 1 qt.​ Flat Rusty Metal Interior/​Exterior Oil Based Primer

KILZOriginal 5 gal.​ White Oil-​Based Interior and Exterior Primer, Sealer, and Stain Blocker

KILZOriginal 1 qt.​ White Oil-​Based Interior and Exterior Primer, Sealer, and Stain Blocker

Rust-Oleum Stops Rust1 qt.​ Flat White Clean Metal Primer

Rust-Oleum Professional1 gal.​ High Performance Flat Gray Oil-​Based Interior/​Exterior Metal Primer (2-​Pack)​

Rust-Oleum Stops Rust1 qt.​ Flat Gray Latex Aluminum Primer

Rust-Oleum Professional1 gal.​ White Clean Metal Rust Preventive Primer (Case of 2)​

Rust-Oleum Professional1 Gallon Red Flat Oil Based Rust Preventive Primer (2-​Pack)​

Rust-Oleum Professional1 gal.​ High Performance Flat Rusty Metal Oil-​Based Rust Preventive Primer (2-​Pack)​

Rust-Oleum Professional1 gal.​ Red Flat Rust Preventive Primer (Case of 2)​

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Rust-Oleum Professional1 gal. High Performance Flat Rusty Metal Oil-Based Rust Preventive Primer

KILZOriginal 1 gal. White Oil-Based Interior/Exterior Primer, Sealer, and Stain Blocker

Rust-Oleum Stops RustRust-Oleum 1 qt. Flat Rusty Metal Interior/Exterior Oil Based Primer

KILZOriginal 5 gal. White Oil-Based Interior and Exterior Primer, Sealer, and Stain Blocker

KILZOriginal 1 qt. White Oil-Based Interior and Exterior Primer, Sealer, and Stain Blocker

Rust-Oleum Stops Rust1 qt. Flat White Clean Metal Primer

Rust-Oleum Professional1 gal. High Performance Flat Gray Oil-Based Interior/Exterior Metal Primer (2-Pack)

Rust-Oleum Stops Rust1 qt. Flat Gray Latex Aluminum Primer

Rust-Oleum Professional1 gal. White Clean Metal Rust Preventive Primer (Case of 2)

Rust-Oleum Professional1 Gallon Red Flat Oil Based Rust Preventive Primer (2-Pack)

Rust-Oleum Professional1 gal. High Performance Flat Rusty Metal Oil-Based Rust Preventive Primer (2-Pack)

Rust-Oleum Professional1 gal. Red Flat Rust Preventive Primer (Case of 2)