20 best primers

The main purpose of the primer is to improve adhesion with subsequent layers of the coating, and that is why higher requirements are traditionally imposed on it than on subsequent coatings, which, in turn, have a more decorative function. In order to protect the material as much as possible from the negative effects of the environment, it is necessary to create such a soil that will be similar in structure to what it is applied to. Simply put, wood primer cannot be used to coat metal. More precisely, there will be no protective effect.

True, there are universal impregnations that work with several materials, but this is rather an exception to the rule. When analyzing a primer, pay attention to the following factors:

• Adhesion, i.e. compatibility with the processed material.
• Reverse adhesion. Compatible with the material to be applied over the primer layer.
• Impregnating qualities. How deep the soil is able to penetrate the surface. Decorative component. If white paint is applied on top, the primer cannot be black.

We, in our rating, took into account not only these main characteristics, but also reviews of real buyers, as well as the popularity and popularity of the brand. Today the market is dominated by several global manufacturers, but there are also little-known brands that produce various types of soils with high quality and often lower cost.

The best primers for cars

The car is constantly exposed to negative environmental influences, and its repainting is very expensive. That is why very high requirements are imposed on automotive primers, and they are more expensive than conventional impregnations for metal, although they are also applied to steel. In addition to perfect adhesion to metal surfaces, automotive primers should bond as firmly as possible with the paint applied on top. The best primers create an almost monolithic bond.

4 HB BODY 960

Before applying the primer to the surface, it must be cleaned as thoroughly as possible from various dirt and rust. It can be very difficult to do this, and then a two-component primer with a high level of protection comes to the rescue. He himself eats rust and the remnants of the old coating, as it contains active acid, which, after completing its main task, completely evaporates.

This is a two-component primer for cars, and without the addition of an additive to it, it simply will not dry out. It is the additive that gives it the ability to dry in just 10 minutes, and it also makes it as fluid as possible, that is, it is able to fill all the potholes on the surface. One of the main advantages of this material, in addition to high adhesion, is that it is applied in a very thin layer that does not require subsequent leveling. Ideal for working with large areas, you just need to take into account that when an additive is added to the composition, the solidification process begins, and you need to work very quickly. That is, this soil needs to be diluted in small portions, and if part is not used, the remnants will simply have to be thrown away.

3 ASTROhim

Do not lag behind world brands and Russian manufacturers, in particular the company AstroKhim, which produces paints and varnishes and various types of primers. Before us is a product whose main purpose is to fight rust and protect the surface from its appearance.

Rust is detrimental to metal, especially on cars, where rather thin sheets are used, which are very quickly eaten by corrosion without protection. This primer can be applied to rust without removing it completely. The three-component primer eats away corrosive deposits, and due to its thick consistency, it also fills in the unevenness formed after the decomposition of the metal has been removed.The soil fills the so-called potholes as much as possible, and at the same time has excellent adhesion. Ideal for car protection, moreover, at the most attractive price.

2 MOBIHEL alkyd

The main problem when working with soils is spreading. It occurs when a layer is too thick, but often depends not only on the master, but also on the soil itself, which simply does not have the desired consistency. This is the best soil in terms of consistency, which is very easy to work with. Its main purpose is to cover cars, and even a person who has no experience in painting bodies can easily cope with it.

Simply put, if you decide to paint some part of the car yourself, then this is the best option, and even at the most attractive price. At the same time, you are buying a product from one of the most renowned manufacturers of paints and varnishes in the world. The Slovenian company Mobishel has gained popularity long ago, and its products are often used in professional workshops. In addition to the main advantage associated with spreading, other characteristics are at a height here, and first of all, adhesion to the car surface, and a strong bond with subsequent paint.

1 Hi-Gear HG5726

This American brand is known all over the world. Its products are used in the best auto paint shops, despite the relatively high cost. Someone may say that the price of 530 rubles is not that high, but note that this is the cost of one small cylinder, the mass of which is less than half a kilogram. To cover the entire car with such a soil, you will need several dozen of such cylinders, although the brand's arsenal also contains more voluminous containers, especially for workshops.

It's worth noting that this is the case when you don't overpay for the brand. It is truly the most reliable soil on the market today and is preferred not for price, but for quality. It is easy to work with as it does not spread and dries quickly. At the same time, it has better adhesion, connecting both with metal and with paint that is applied later. True, the manufacturer recommends using the paint of the same brand, but as the experience of the masters shows, this is more an advertising move designed to increase sales than a real recommendation to improve the quality of the entire coating.

The best primers for metal

Unlike special primers for cars, metal primers act somewhat differently. They are applied in a thicker layer that provides reliable protection against negative effects. In fact, any metal can be primed for a car, but the cost of such a coating will be very expensive, and it makes no sense. Metal primers are rarely available as aerosols. A container weighing several kilograms is used here, and application is possible both by spraying through a spray gun, and by a roller or brush.

4 Kazachka GF-021

Another product from a Russian manufacturer, which is very popular with manufacturers of various metal structures. One of the most inexpensive primers on the market with high protective performance. The main advantage here is the price, but problems with quality aspects can arise. For example, this soil must be applied in a rather thick layer, and this, in the absence of a certain experience, leads to spreading. Also, after working with a brush, traces remain on the surface that need to be covered with paint.

But, this primer can be used both for metal and wood. Of course, there is no talk about deep penetration here, since the soil is applied exclusively to the surface, creating a protective layer, and many specialists try to avoid complete isolation of the tree from oxygen. But, if you need to protect some product located on the street from the effects of nature, and at the same time you are not ready to spend money on expensive coverage, then this is the best option, and at the most attractive price.

3 TEX GF-021

In contrast to expensive metal primers from well-known brands, there are cheaper analogs from Russian manufacturers that are also popular. The protective qualities are at the highest level here, as well as adhesion to metal surfaces and paint applied on top. Also, the advantages include a completely democratic price, only 300 rubles for a 2.5 kilogram can.

But, we must not forget about the shortcomings. Firstly, these primers are not applied to rust, and before coating the product, it must be thoroughly cleaned of all contaminants and degreased. Secondly, the applied layer here is somewhat thicker than that of expensive primers. This is not critical, and even imperceptible on the finished product, but the primer must be applied very carefully, avoiding unpainted areas. There are also problems with spreading, even with spray application. And when working with a roller or brush, stains may remain on the surface, which then have to be covered with paint, applying it with a thicker layer.

2 Tikkurila Otex

The Finnish company Tikkurila is known all over the world as one of the best manufacturers of paints and varnishes. In her arsenal there is a huge number of different materials, including soil for metal. It is an ideal paintable coating as it is applied in a very even layer, without gouges and streaks. All this is achieved thanks to the consistency of the paint, which can be changed.

The primer is applied with a brush or roller, and by spraying. Also, the advantages include very fast drying and the ability to cover with a thin layer, which reduces the consumption of soil, without reducing the quality and protective characteristics. The material is not cheap, but given its long service life and maximum resistance to the most aggressive influences, it turns out that using soils from Tikkuril is more profitable financially than using cheaper analogs. This is especially true when covering products that are difficult to further repaint.

1 Hammerite Rust Beater # 1

Before us is undoubtedly the best primer for metal from a well-known German brand. It has the highest quality and maximum grip. The consistency of this primer allows it to be applied with a roller, while after coating, no streaks remain on the surface, as is often the case with cheaper analogues. It spreads over the surface, filling even the smallest cracks. Moreover, it can be applied directly to rust, since the acid in the composition completely eats up all corrosion products, evaporating after drying.

As for the shortcomings, here it is only one - a rather high cost. This is one of the most expensive primers on the market, but its service life is at least 25 years, which completely levels the price. Once, by covering a metal surface with this material, you will reliably protect it for many years. And if brand products are also used for decorative coating, then they will not have to be changed for many years, even if the product is in the most aggressive environment.

The best primers for painting

Primers rarely serve as the final coat. Most often, a layer of paint is applied on top of them, but many materials are based on components that do not interact with alkyd or water-based paints. If you plan to paint the wall in the house, and you will use paint based on an aqueous emulsion, you need to choose the right primer that will have a high level of adhesion to such a coating. As a rule, these are soils of deep penetration, without color and other decorative elements. They are also called impregnations, and they interact with almost any material, with the exception of metal.

4 Weber Prim Multi

Among the huge variety of primers on the market today, special materials for deep penetration with a regenerating effect stand out as a separate position.Their main task, as the name implies, is to restore the original environment. For example, concrete begins to deteriorate over time, especially under the influence of the environment, and such a primer is able to restore its original technical characteristics, giving the necessary strength. Also, various microorganisms, which inevitably appear in the material over time, have a destructive effect, and this soil is able to completely rid the walls of them.

However, it should be understood that such a primer is optional. It is more often used in cases where the walls have already been repaired and covered with some means. This impregnation will eliminate the effects of previous coatings, if they were of poor quality or even harmful to the wall. Any water-based paint can be safely applied on top of the primer, and it is also used under wallpaper, which makes it versatile, and even relatively inexpensive.

3 Tikkurila Prof Base

Deep penetration primers are often available in bulk containers, although some brands are trying to fit them into small jars, which, to cover all the walls in the house, will take a lot. Finnish brand Tikkurila, one of those who love small containers. But in this case, he decided to change his ideals, and released a universal primer in a 10 liter canister.

This is precisely a universal primer, since it is suitable for painting and has high adhesion to almost any porous materials. It can be used as an impregnation for concrete or wood, while both alkyd, that is, mineral paints, and nitro enamels are applied on top of it. Of course, such qualities could not but affect the price, and the brand itself rarely produces inexpensive materials. It is difficult to say whether there is a need to use such a universal primer, especially if all the walls in the house are made of the same material, or it is easier to buy a special primer for wood, concrete or metal.

2 Optimist G 101

Big-name brands often pay a lot of attention to the packaging and advertising of their products. As a result, despite the quality, the price rises unreasonably high, and we pay part of the money exclusively for marketing. But there are manufacturers who don't care about this at all, and we have one of them. If you look at the reviews of real craftsmen, builders and finishers, you can see a lot of positive comments regarding both quality and convenience of work.

Before us is a primer for painting, impregnating both wooden and concrete walls. It is colorless and easy to apply with a roller or brush. It is diluted with water and has excellent adhesion to acrylic and water-based paints. It also contains special antibacterial additives that prevent the appearance and spread of the fungus. Simply put, this is the best option in terms of value for money, and if you are not chasing bright and beautiful packaging, then this product is especially for you.

1 Dulux Super Grip Primer

Before us is one of the most popular manufacturers of paints and primers in the world. The English company, which has been the market leader for many years, and these regalia are well deserved by it, since all the brand's products are of the best quality, but at the same time they have a common drawback - high cost. This deep penetration soil is intended for outdoor use, as it has very high resistance to natural influences.

It can be applied to both wood and concrete, while it perfectly combines with almost all types of mineral coatings. Water is used here as a thinner, and therefore, alkyd and acrylic enamels can be applied to such a primer. According to the manufacturer himself, this is a premium primer, and with regard to the paintwork it is difficult to say what was meant.Yes, the service life is very high, as is the indicator of surface protection, but it is worthwhile to understand that we have impregnation in front of us, that is, a deep penetration primer, and it is very difficult to talk about its quality.

The best primers for wallpaper

Conventionally, primers can be divided into two categories: for painting and for wallpaper. Often they have a similar composition, but some components differ, which improve adhesion with various materials applied over the primer layer. In most cases, primers are universal, that is, they can be used both under wallpaper and under paint, but as practice shows, not all of them work equally well in different cases. Below are some of the highest quality primers used specifically for wallpaper.

4 Eskaro Aquastop Professional

The main problem of all wallpapers, no matter paper or fabric, is water, or rather any liquid that accumulates under their surface. Even non-woven fabric, resistant to moisture, cannot cope with this problem on its own, since, not having the ability to pass oxygen and allow the liquid to dry, sooner or later, fungus and bacteria begin to grow under it. To prevent this from happening, special deep penetration impregnations are used, which completely close the pores of the wall, preventing moisture from reaching the surface.

Before us is just such a soil, the main feature of which is moisture protection. It can and should be used in rooms where temperature drops are often observed, which cause moisture to appear. Having impregnated the walls with this material, you can safely glue the wallpaper and not be afraid that mold or mildew will form under them. At the same time, the primer has no restrictions and has excellent adhesion to walls made of concrete and wood.

3 NEOMID for OSB boards

Experimental Russian enterprise, claiming to be the best in the local market. Before us is a relatively new product, which has not yet gained popularity, but is rapidly moving towards it. This primer is designed specifically for OBB slabs, that is, it is a deep penetration impregnation for wood. The bottom line is that the OBS plate, despite the fact that it has a wood base, is a denser material into which not all soils are absorbed. There will be no problems with this here, but it should be understood that the absorption and complete drying time is longer than when applied to ordinary wood.

This product is classified as wallpaper, they want it to be used for painting just as well. It has a high degree of adhesion to any materials, and the main advantage is the protective function of the soil. It reliably protects the OSB board from negative effects, preventing it from drying out and swelling with temperature changes, and this is the main problem of any tile materials based on wood chips, or, as in the case of OSB, veneer.

2 KNAUF Tiefengrund

Another popular brand, but this time from Germany. The manufacturer specializes in solid, free-flowing mixtures, but also produces deep penetration soils that have high adhesion to any surfaces and materials applied on top. We categorized this primer as wallpaper, although it can be painted or applied to both concrete and wood. It is a truly versatile material with the best performance and a lot of positive reviews.

Using Knauf primers, it should be understood that the manufacturer guarantees the high quality of the product, but only on condition that other components from the same brand are used. Often, such statements are only a marketing ploy, but judging by the reviews of the masters, in this case it is not. The primer also works with products of other brands, but it is with Knauf that it shows the best result. In principle, given the quality of all the brand's products, there is no difficulty in this, since you can buy soil, impregnation, and other materials from this brand and not risk it.

1 Ceresit CT 17

Deep penetration primers from the Belgian brand Ceresit are known all over the world. Largely thanks to the marketing of the company, but as the practice and experience of the craftsmen show, the products of this company are really high-quality and reliable, that is, exactly as the manufacturer describes them.

This primer is intended for indoor use. It can be applied to both wood and concrete and has excellent adhesion to wallpaper without even affecting the paper surface. The soil works inside the wall, completely absorbing into its structure. There is no film left on the surface, that is, the wallpaper is connected with the wall, and not with the coating. The active components of the impregnation successfully fight against fungus and have a regenerating effect. This is especially important when applied to old walls that have previously been treated with some materials. The buyer will also be pleased with the price of the product, which, despite the popularity and popularity of the brand, remains very attractive.

Best deep penetration primers

Deep penetration is one of the most important properties of the soil used in wall treatment. There are a lot of materials on the market in which this phrase is used only for advertising, and it is very difficult to check whether the soil actually penetrates deep into the structure of the wall. It remains when choosing to be guided by the experience of the masters, and their reviews on the network. Fortunately, there are no problems with this, and we have selected for you 4 most interesting options that fully correspond to the declared characteristics.

4 Litokol PRIMER C-m

It would seem, how can the Italians know about what Russian frosts are. However, it is their primer that is considered the best in terms of resistance to cold. Before us is the most frost-resistant impregnation used both for indoor and outdoor work. It is a deep penetrating primer with high adhesion to both wood and concrete. It is known that frost is the evil enemy of wooden surfaces, or rather, moisture that accumulates in textures. This soil protects wood fibers from water ingress, and accordingly, the wood does not swell or crack.

True, as the reviews of the masters show, this soil does not make sense to use for internal work, although, according to the manufacturer's assurances, it is universal. It's just that indoors, its quality characteristics become superfluous, and the impregnation will not be able to show its main qualities. Simply put, when covering walls outside, this is the best option, but inside the house it is more correct to use other materials.

3 Biofa 3754

In most cases, primers are available in liquid form of various consistencies. They can be diluted with water or used as they are. But there are also materials produced in solid form. Older people remember such a product as wood stain. It is a powder that, when diluted with water, turns into a deep penetration impregnation. We have the same situation.

This is a wood primer produced in the form of a powder, which must be diluted with water. Water easily penetrates into the wooden surface, and completely evaporating, it leaves only the active substance inside, and it protects the product from the negative effects of the environment. The product is quite expensive, but it should be understood that this is the weight of dry powder, which is diluted in a very large ratio. That is, from a can weighing one kilogram, we get more than 20 liters of deep penetration soil. By the way, the concentration can be adjusted at your discretion, for example, by decreasing it during internal work, and increasing it during external work.

2 NEOMID Contact Proff

Russian experimental manufacturer Neomid is constantly working to improve its products, and recently presented to users the most powerful concentrate of deep penetration. The price for two liters of this liquid is almost 700 rubles, and this is a relatively large amount, but only until you understand the purpose of the product.This is precisely the concentrate, which must be diluted before application.

If the walls that you plan to process are new, and the room itself is not aggressive, then the concentrate is diluted one to seven. If increased protection is required, the amount of soil increases in proportion to the water. Thus, it is possible to achieve almost any level of concentration of the active substance, respectively, this primer can be safely called universal. Moreover, it can be used both for wallpaper and for painting, and it can be applied to wood, concrete and even stone, on which a protective film is created.

1 Belinka Base

And this category of our rating is headed by a Russian-made product, the main drawback of which immediately catches the eye - the price. This is the most expensive soil on the market, and it should be understood that the price of five and a half thousand rubles is indicated for only 1 liter of the substance. Why is the manufacturer asking for such a sum? Let's figure it out.

To begin with, it is a deep penetrating base primer designed specifically to protect wood from almost any impact. After applying this impregnation, the tree becomes uninteresting to various bugs, which are the main problem. Also, the tree stops swelling, since the soil does not allow moisture to penetrate deeply into the texture. Another degree of protection is from fire. The impregnation penetrates so deeply into the surface structure that it makes it almost completely refractory. Simply put, by applying such a primer to any wooden product, you can safely use it in the most aggressive environment and not be afraid of the main problems that constantly arise with the tree.