Primer topcoat times compared
Primers compared by their stated topcoat times. They block different stains and suit different surfaces; verify suitability for your project.
| Product | Paint-ready | Touch | Full cure |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAP FAST DRY High Strength Spackling with DRYDEX Pink to white · US | 15 minutes to 1 hour | Not provided by manufacturer | Not provided by manufacturer |
| 3M Patch Plus Primer Spackling White · US | 30 minutes | Not provided by manufacturer | Not provided by manufacturer |
| DAP FAST 'N FINAL Lightweight Spackling White · US | 30 minutes | Not provided by manufacturer | Not provided by manufacturer |
| DAP PATCH-N-PAINT Lightweight Spackling White · US | 30 minutes | Not provided by manufacturer | Not provided by manufacturer |
| Red Devil ONETIME Lightweight Spackling White · US | 30 minutes to 1 hour | Not provided by manufacturer | 3 days |
| Zinsser (Rust-Oleum) B-I-N Shellac-Based Primer (Spray) 13 oz aerosol · US | 30 minutes | 15 minutes | Not provided by manufacturer |
| Zinsser (Rust-Oleum) Bulls Eye 1-2-3 Aerosol Primer White spray · US | 30 minutes | 5 minutes | Not provided by manufacturer |
| DAP CrackShot Spackling Paste White · US | 1–5 hours | Not provided by manufacturer | Not provided by manufacturer |
| DAP DRYDEX Dry Time Indicator Spackling Pink to white · US | 1–5 hours | Not provided by manufacturer | Not provided by manufacturer |
| KILZ KILZ 2 ALL-PURPOSE Interior/Exterior Primer White (water-based) · US | 1 hour | 30 minutes | Not provided by manufacturer |
| KILZ KILZ ORIGINAL Interior Oil-Based Primer White (oil-based) · US | 1 hour | 30 minutes | Not provided by manufacturer |
| KILZ KILZ Premium Interior/Exterior Water-Base Primer White · US | 1 hour | 30 minutes | Not provided by manufacturer |
| KILZ KILZ RESTORATION Interior Primer White (water-based) · US | 1 hour | 30 minutes | Not provided by manufacturer |
| Zinsser (Rust-Oleum) Bulls Eye 1-2-3 Primer White (water-based; brush/roll/spray) · US | 1 hour | 35 minutes | 7 days |
| Zinsser (Rust-Oleum) Cover Stain Oil-Based Primer White (brush/roll) · US | 1 hour | 30 minutes | 7 days |
| Zinsser (Rust-Oleum) GARDZ Problem Surface Sealer Clear (water-based) · US | 3 hours | 30 minutes to 1 hour | Not provided by manufacturer |
| DAP Plastic Wood-X Wood Filler with DryDex Natural (pink when wet) · US | 1 day 12 hours less under stated conditions | Not provided by manufacturer | Not provided by manufacturer |
Verify suitability for your projectFaster isn’t always better: check that the product is rated for your surface, joint size and exposure. We don’t claim any two products are interchangeable.
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