- Advanced water based technology - Water based benefits with oil based performance.
- Excellent adhesion and stain blocking capabilities - Blocks most general stains.
- Versatile interior and exterior use - Bonds to most surfaces including plaster, timber, metal and glossy services.
- Low odour and low VOC – Safe for use in residential, commercial, and institutional spaces.
- Fast drying performance, re-coat time of 1 hour. Compatible with all paints – Works over or under any oil-based or water-based topcoat.
Take your priming projects to the next level with Zinsser Smart Prime, the innovative water-based undercoat that delivers the power of an oil-based primer without the hassle. Designed for both interior and exterior use, it blocks tough stains, seals porous surfaces, and adheres to glossy finishes with ease.
With its fast-drying, low-odour formula, Smart Prime makes any job quicker and easier—whether on walls, woodwork, or tricky surfaces like metal and tile. Its advanced adhesion ensures a smooth base, while it blocks and seals water and oil-soluble stains, allowing projects to be completed with just one undercoat. just one undercoat.