20 best primers

Before applying the primer to the surface, it must be thoroughly cleaned of various contaminants 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, so it contains an 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. It is the additive that allows it to dry in just 10 minutes, and it also makes it as fluid as possible, that 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 alignment. An ideal option for working with large areas, just keep in mind that when an additive is added to the composition, the solidification process begins, and you need to work very quickly. That is, this soil should be diluted in small portions, and if a part is not used, the remains will simply have to be thrown away.

Russian manufacturers do not lag behind world brands, in particular AstroChem, 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 quickly eaten away by corrosion without protection. This primer can be applied to rust without removing it completely.The three-component primer corrodes corrosive deposits, and due to its thick consistency, also fills in the irregularities formed after the removal of decomposed metal. The primer fills the so-called potholes as much as possible, and at the same time has excellent adhesion. An ideal option for car protection, moreover, at the most attractive price.

The main problem when working with soils is spreading. It occurs when applying too thick a layer, but often depends not only on the master, but also on the primer itself, which simply does not have the desired consistency. Before us is the best primer in terms of consistency, which is very easy to work with. Its main purpose is to cover cars, and even a person who does not have experience in body painting can easily handle 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 famous manufacturers of paints and varnishes in the world. The Slovenian company Mobileshell has long gained popularity, and its products are often used in professional workshops. In addition to the main advantage associated with spreading, other characteristics are also at their best here, and first of all, adhesion to the surface of the car, and a strong bond with subsequent paint.

This American brand is known all over the world. Its products are used in the best auto painting shops, and this despite the relatively high cost.Someone may say that the price of 530 rubles is not so high, but we 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 soil, you will need several dozen of such cylinders, although the brand has more voluminous containers in its arsenal, especially for workshops.

It is worth noting that this is the case when you do not overpay for the brand. It is truly the most reliable primer 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 to the metal and to the paint applied later. True, the manufacturer recommends using the paint of the same brand, but as the experience of the masters shows, this is more of an advertising move designed to increase sales than a real recommendation to improve the quality of the entire coating.

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 there may be problems with the quality aspects. For example, this primer must be applied in a rather thick layer, and this, in the absence of 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 for both metal and wood. Of course, we are not talking about deep penetration here, since the primer is applied exclusively to the surface, creating a protective layer, and many experts try to avoid completely isolating the tree from oxygen access. But, if you need to protect some outdoor product from the effects of nature, and at the same time you are not ready to spend money on an expensive coating, then this is the best option, and at the most attractive price.

As opposed to expensive metal primers from famous brands, there are cheaper analogues from Russian manufacturers that are also popular. The protective qualities here are at the highest level, as is the adhesion to metal surfaces and paint applied from above. Also, the advantages include a completely democratic price, only 300 rubles for a 2.5 kilogram jar.

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 it is not even noticeable on the finished product, but the primer must be applied very carefully, avoiding unpainted areas. There are problems with spreading, even when applied by spraying. And when working with a roller or brush, stains may remain on the surface, which then will have to be covered with paint, applying it with a thicker layer.

The Finnish company Tikkurila is known worldwide as one of the best manufacturers of paints and varnishes. In her arsenal is a huge number of different materials, including primers for metal. This is an ideal coating for painting, as it is applied in a very even layer, without ruts and streaks. All this is achieved thanks to the consistency of the paint, which can be changed.

The primer is applied by brush, roller or by spraying. Also, the advantages include very fast drying and the possibility of coating with a thin layer, which reduces soil consumption 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 Tikkurila primers is financially more profitable than using cheaper analogues. This is especially true when coating products that are difficult to further repaint.

Before us, of course, 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 there are no streaks left on the surface, as is often the case with cheaper counterparts. It spreads over the surface, filling even the smallest cracks. At the same time, 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 it has a lifespan of at least 25 years, making it worth the price. Once, 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.

Among the huge variety of primers on the modern market, special deep penetration materials with a restoring 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 break down 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 that inevitably appear in the material over time have a destructive effect, and this soil is able to completely rid the walls of them.

True, it should be understood that such a primer is not mandatory. It is more often used in cases where the walls have already been repaired and covered with some kind of 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 over the primer, and it is also used under wallpaper, which makes it versatile, and even relatively inexpensive.

Deep penetration primers are often available in bulk containers, although some brands try to fit them into small jars, which, to cover all the walls in the house, will require 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 exactly the universal primer, as it is suitable for painting and has high adhesion with 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 it is necessary 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.

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 solely for marketing. But there are manufacturers who do not 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 can be easily applied with a roller or brush. It is diluted with water and has excellent adhesion with acrylic and water-based paints. It also includes 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 looking for bright and beautiful packaging, then this product is for you.

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

It can be applied both to wood and concrete, while it perfectly combines with almost all types of mineral coatings. Water is used 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 in relation to the paintwork it is difficult to say what was meant. Yes, the service life is very high, as is the surface protection indicator, but it should be understood that we have an impregnation, that is, a deep penetration primer, and it is very difficult to talk about its quality.

The main problem of all wallpapers, whether paper or fabric, is water, or rather, any liquid that accumulates under their surface.Even a moisture-resistant interlining cannot cope with this problem on its own, because, 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 escaping to the surface.

Before us is just such a soil, the main feature of which is protection against moisture. It can and should be used in rooms where temperature fluctuations 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 fungus will form under them. At the same time, the primer has no restrictions and has excellent adhesion to walls made of concrete and wood.

Experimental Russian enterprise, claiming the title of 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 OBS boards, that is, it is a deep penetration impregnation for wood. The bottom line is that the OBS slab, despite the fact that it has a wood base, is a denser material into which far from all soils are absorbed. There will be no problems with this here, but it should be understood that the time of absorption and complete drying is longer than when applied to ordinary wood.

This product is classified as wallpaper, they want it to be used for painting with the same success. It has a high degree of adhesion with any materials, and the main advantage is the protective functions 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.

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

Using Knauf primers, it should be understood that the manufacturer guarantees the high quality of the product, but only if other components from the same brand are used. Often, such statements are just a marketing ploy, but judging by the reviews of the masters, in this case this is not the case. 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 brand products, there is no difficulty in this, since you can buy soil, impregnation, and other materials from this brand and not risk it.

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

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

It would seem, how would Italians know 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 for both indoor and outdoor work. It is a deep penetrating primer with high adhesion to both wood and concrete. It is known that frost is an evil enemy of wooden surfaces, or rather, moisture that accumulates in textures. This primer protects the wood fibers from water ingress, and accordingly, the tree does not swell or crack.

True, as the reviews of the masters show, this primer does not make sense to use for interior work, although, according to the manufacturer, it is universal. Just indoors, its qualitative characteristics become redundant, and the impregnation will not be able to show its main qualities. Simply put, when covering the walls on the outside, this is the best option, but inside the house it is more correct to use other materials.

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

This is a primer for wood, produced in the form of a powder, which must be diluted with water. Water easily penetrates the wooden surface, and completely evaporating, it leaves only the active substance inside, which 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 a 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 own discretion, for example, reducing it during internal work, and increasing it during external work.

The Russian experimental manufacturer Neomid is constantly working to improve its products, and recently presented to the users the strongest deep penetration concentrate. The price for two liters of this liquid is almost 700 rubles, and this is relatively much, but only until you figure out the purpose of the product. This is a concentrate that 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. At the same time, 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.

And this category of our rating is headed by a Russian-made product, the main drawback of which is immediately evident - 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 just 1 liter of the substance. Why does the manufacturer ask for such a sum? Let's figure it out.

To begin with, this is a deep penetration 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 wood stops swelling, as the soil does not allow moisture to penetrate deep 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 in a tree.