Questions and Answers for Rust-Oleum Stops Rust 1 Qt. Protective Enamel Flat White Interior/Exterior Paint

A:  Happy to help Michelle! Rust-Oleum Stops Rust Protective Enamel Brush Paint can be applied to wood. - Rust-Oleum Product Support 6

A:  Yes you can use this on wood, I would recommend if it old wood or painted wood to sand the surface with a 60 to 80 grit sandpaper or if a virgin piece or old of wood (after sanding) just clean it off with some mineral spirits acetone or alcohol and then wipe it with a tack cloth.

A:  I’ve used Rust-Oleum white gloss on my wood trim, first you should sand the trim down with 80 or 60 grit sandpaper. Make sure the surface is cleaned before you apply the paint. Get for high traffic areas, and I have proof because I have 7 children to prove it.

A:  Thank you for reaching out! While a water-based, latex primer and paint is a better choice for this type of application, our Rust-Oleum Stops Rust Flat White Protective Enamel may be used as long as the surfaces have been primed first. Since this finish is flat, it will not clean as easily as a satin, semi-glos,or gloss finish, however, it is still a cleanable finish. We recommend priming using our Zinsser Bulls Eye 1-2-3 Primer prior to painting: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Zinsser-Bulls-Eye-1-2-3-1-Gal-White-Water-Based-Interior-Exterior-Primer-and-Sealer-2001/100398391 - Rust-Oleum Product Support 2

A:  Thank you for reaching out! Our Rust-Oleum Stops Rust Protective Enamel may be applied directly to bare metal surfaces. For the best adhesion, performance, and rust protection, we recommend priming the surface first using our Rust-Oleum Stops Rust Clean Metal Primer: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Rust-Oleum-Stops-Rust-1-qt-Flat-White-Clean-Metal-Primer-7780502/100126115 - Rust-Oleum Product Support 2

A:  No priming and cleaning are an important part of prepping metal surfaces

A:  Glad to help out, Patricia. Rust-Oleum Stops Rust Protective Enamel Paint, along with other pre-colored Rust-Oleum paints, is not formulated to be tinted. The addition of colorant to these can affect product coverage, drying, and performance. If looking for a custom color, colors from the same line can be mixed together. We recommend mixing enough color for your project all at the same time to ensure an even color throughout. - Rust-Oleum Product Support 5

A:  Glad to help out, Matt! We don't recommend using Rust-Oleum Stops Rust Protective Enamel Paint on a tub because it will not hold up to the abrasiveness to water immersion and will peel off. Instead, we recommend using the Rust-Oleum Specialty Tub & Tile Refinishing Kit, which is excellent for this type of application. https://www.homedepot.com/s/rustoleum%20tub%20and%20tile%20refinishing%20kit?NCNI-5 - Rust-Oleum Product Support 5

A:  No they actually make pacific material for bathtub surfaces

A:  Great question! Rust-Oleum Stops Rust Enamel Paint is not suitable for surfaces that will be exposed to high levels of moisture and water as it will not hold up in this type of environment and will peel off.

A:  No, it is not compatible with that application.

A:  You've come to the right place, Janet! Rust-Oleum Stops Rust Protective Enamel can work on fiberglass. We recommend sanding the surface with 180/220 grit sandpaper prior to the application. You'll want to also make sure the surface is clean and dry before applying the product.

A:  Rust-Oleum Stops Rust Protective Enamel will not adhere to plastic or vinyl surfaces unless a primer is applied first. We recommend Rust-Oleum Zinsser Bulls Eye 1-2-3 Primer for this application. Once the surface is primed, it may be painted after only one hour with the Protective Enamel. http://www.homedepot.com/p/Zinsser-1-qt-Bulls-Eye-1-2-3-1-qt-White-Water-Based-Interior-Exterior-Primer-and-Sealer-Case-of-6-2004/202058886

A:  This item can be used on plastic or vinyl.

A:  Happy to help, Charlie! Rust-Oleum Stops Rust Protective Enamel Paint can be top coated with Rust-Oleum Stops Rust Cyrstal Clear Enamel Spray Paint and is available in 3 different finishes. http://www.homedepot.com/s/stops%2520rust%2520cyrstal%2520clear%2520spray%2520paint?NCNI-5

A:  Happy to help. Rust-Oleum Stops Rust Protective Enamel in the quart size will cover 50-110 sq.ft./qt. Coverage will vary depending on surface porosity.