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32 oz. Ultra Cover Flat Acrylic Latex Black General Purpose Paint

$16.48
  • Smooth, durable, low odor flat finish for indoor/outdoor use
  • Multi purpose latex paint formula resists chipping and fading
  • Fast dry coating is easy to apply with soap and water clean up
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About This Product

The Painter's Touch 32 oz. general purpose brush on paint offers great coverage. A rich, long-lasting color to help enhance your indoor or outdoor living space. Resists chipping and fading for durability.

Highlights

  • Apply to metal, wood, plaster, masonry and unglazed ceramic
  • Covers up to 120 sq. ft.
  • Flat finish
  • High quality latex formula goes on smoothly
  • Hides better and goes further than other multipurpose paints
  • Dries to the touch in 30 minutes
  • Cleans up easily with soap and water
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Product Information

Internet # 100172539

Model # 1976502

Store SKU # 217927

Specifications

Container Size: 1 Quart

Dimensions

Container Size

1 Quart

Details

Application

General Purpose

Application Method

Brush

Base Material

Water Based

Coating Product Category

Paint

Color Family

Black

Color/Finish

Black

Coverage Area (sq. ft)

120

Dry to Touch (min.)

30 min

Interior/Exterior

Exterior, Interior

Number per Package

1

Paint & Primer in One

No

Paint Key Features

No additional features

Paint Product Form

Liquid

Paint/Stain Clean Up

Soap & Water

Returnable

90-Day

Sheen

Flat/Matte

Surface Material Use

Masonry, Metal, Plaster, Wood

Time before recoating (hours)

2

Transparency

Solid

Warranty / Certifications

Manufacturer Warranty

Satisfaction guaranteed for full refund of purchase price

Questions & Answers

do I have to sand metal before I apply this paint
ByJan 20, 2026
1 Answer | 
Answer This Question

Great question, Michael. Before applying Rust-Oleum Painter's Touch Ultra Cover General Purpose Paint to hard glossy surfaces like metal we recommend lightly scuff sanding. This will build a surface profile that helps provide the best adhesion. -Rust-Oleum Product Support 14

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    Is this No VOC?
    ByJan 11, 2026
    1 Answer | 
    Answer This Question

    We're happy to clear things up. While Rust-Oleum Painter's Touch Ultra Cover General Purpose Paint is a water-based product it still contains VOCs. This product contains 225 g/L of VOCs. Once the product has fully cured for 3-7 days it has offgassed all the VOCs. -Rust-Oleum Product Support 14

    By|Jan 12, 2026
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      Can this paint use to paint baby crib?
      ByJan 3, 2026
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      Great question, Mercedes! Rust-Oleum Painter's Touch Ultra Cover Paint offers excellent coverage, chip resistance and color retention for wood and metal surfaces. It is recommended to allow the coaitng to cure for a full 7 days in a well-ventilated area before putting the crib back into use. As always, care should be taken that painted items are not placed in mouths or accidentally ingested. — Rust-Oleum Product Support 15

      By|Jan 5, 2026
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        Is this a clear coat for wood to help seal the wood
        ByJan 3, 2026
        1 Answer | 
        Answer This Question

        We're happy to clarify this for you! Rust-Oleum Painter's Touch Ultra Cover Clear is designed for use over objects painted with Rust-Oleum Painter's Touch Ultra Cover Paint. It is not recommended for use over bare wood. For suggestions for a properly clear coating that can be applied directly to wood, please call our Interior Wood Care team at 800-901-0411 so we can gather the details of your project and recommend a suitable coating. — Rust-Oleum Product Support 15

        By|Jan 5, 2026
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          Can I paint this over lacquer paint?
          ByDec 31, 2025
          1 Answer | 
          Answer This Question

          We're happy to help, Steve. Yes, Rust-Oleum Painter's Touch Ultra Cover General Purpose Paint can be applied to previously coated surfaces. Hard glossy surfaces must be lightly scuff sanded to ensure the best adhesion. -Rust-Oleum Product Support 14

          By|Jan 6, 2026
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            Can this paint cover Crome?
            ByDec 29, 2025
            1 Answer | 
            Answer This Question

            Debbie, thank you for the question. We would need to know more about your project in order to determine if Rust-Oleum Painter's Touch Ultra Cover Paint is suitable for your specific chrome surface. Please call our support team at 800-481-4785 and provide the details. We're happy to help! — Rust-Oleum Product Support 15

            By|Dec 29, 2025
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              is this suitable for interior
              ByDec 23, 2025
              1 Answer | 
              Answer This Question

              We're happy to clarify this for you, Byron. The Rust-Oleum Painter's Touch Ultra Cover Metallic Paint in Silver and Gold colors are for interior use only. The Oil-Rubbed Bronze color can be used for outdoor applications. — Rust-Oleum Product Support 15

              By|Dec 23, 2025
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                Can you put in top of a semi gloss paint for extra glossy finish
                ByDec 19, 2025
                1 Answer | 
                Answer This Question

                Great question, Slyvia. Yes, Rust-Oleum Painter's Touch Ultra Cover Gloss Clear can be applied to semi-gloss surfaces to give it a protective glossy finish. -Rust-Oleum Product Support 14

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                  Customer Reviews

                  4.4 out of 5

                  • 4.4 out of 6,607 reviews
                  • 82% recommend this product
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                  Love this stuff. Used to recover our ugly painted basement stairs (and eventually, the still-blue banister in the pic). Worked great, good coverage, nice finish. Pricey, but worth it.
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                  Made my interior front door lumpy looking
                  Really disappointed in this Black Gloss paint. I'm an experienced painter with a bare metal interior front door to paint. It was properly sanded and smoothed. 2 coats of quality primer. This paint ruined all of my hard work. I need to re-sand and re-prime it. Why? Because this streaky, poor adhesive paint made my front door look lumpy. The door was smooth before using this product. I can't even understand how it happened but I'm back to square one and not happy about it.
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                  Response from Rust-OleumSupportDec 29, 2025
                  Thank you for the feedback, Elizabeth. Rust-Oleum Painter's Touch Ultra Cover Latex Paint is not an authorized coating for doors and would not offer lasting results in that application. Please call our team at 800-481-4785 at your convenience so that we may discuss this with you and provide a suitable coating that would give lasting results.
                  — Rust-Oleum Product Support 15 Rustoleum
                    Rustoleum over Rustoleum was a COMPLETE FAILURE
                    I painted my wrought iron fence with Rust-Oleum Rusty Metal Oil Base Primer (brown color). Waited 2 days for it to dry. Then applied Rust-Oleum Ultra Cover in semi-gloss black. Waited another 2 days for it to dry. Then came the heavy rain and the Ultra Cover peeled off everywhere. What a complete waste of money and time. I thought Rust-Oleum products would work well with each other and that’s why I bought Ultra Cover. That’s not the case.
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                    Response from Rust-OleumSupportDec 29, 2025
                    Something doesn't sound right, Yeung. This is a water-based paint and is suitable for exterior use, but there are more durable options that we would suggest, such as the oil-based Rust-Oleum Stops Rust Protective Enamel over the Stops Rust Rusty Metal Primer. We'd like the opportunity to learn more about this application of Rust-Oleum Painter's Touch Ultra Cover Paint and see if we can figure out where things went wrong. If you require further assistance, please have the paint on hand and call our team at 800-481-4785.
                    https://www.homedepot.com/p/Rust-Oleum-Stops-Rust-1-qt-Protective-Enamel-Semi-Gloss-Black-Interior-Exterior-Paint-2-Pack-7798502/205082565
                    — Rust-Oleum Product Support 15 Rustoleum
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                      Perfect on plywood
                      Good coverage on my plywood project. No transparency on one coat of white satin color. Roller application worked well. Satin finish was perfect for my project (DIY removable cat door panel).
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                        One maybe two coats I used to cover an old oakwood mirror and it stayed ?
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                        More of a blood red color than apple but not bad. Really hard to get an even color but the results were still interesting.
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                        This paint gave a beautiful bronze metallic "background" to the black "foreground". It almost glistens in the right light. When applying it you should resist pulling the brush too much as it will give the appearance of needing another coat. Allow the bronze to hide and once it dries, it will look fantastic. We used it on wood; around the door frames.
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                        This paint was EGGPLANT PURPLE. Perhaps an employee mislabeled it? Made it wrong? It was not in the brown family at all. Even with several coats.
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                        Response from Rust-OleumSupportOct 15, 2025
                        We're happy to clear things up, Lisa. While Rust-Oleum Painter's Touch Ultra Cover Kona Brown General Purpose Paint has a purple appearance, it dries to a brown color. Before applying be sure to mix the paint thoroughly, scraping the bottom and sides of the can. This will make sure all the pigment that has settled at the bottom of the can is properly incorporated.
                        -Rust-Oleum Product Support 14 Rustoleum
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                        This customer chose to rate the product and not provide text.
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                        Great quality
                        Perfect color for my stairs. It's shiny
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                          Product Snapshot

                          Ideal for interior/exterior projects needing a durable, flat black finish. Covers 120 sq. ft., dries in 30 minutes, easy soap & water cleanup.
                          Ideal for rust prevention on various surfaces, offering lasting protection and a satin finish. Great for indoor/outdoor projects needing durability.
                          Ideal for metal, wood, concrete, and masonry, this rust-preventative enamel offers a glossy black finish and durable corrosion resistance.

                          Coverage Area

                          120 sq. ft.
                          100 sq. ft./qt.
                          100 sq. ft./32 oz. can

                          Drying Time

                          30 min
                          4 hours to touch, 24 hours recoat
                          120 minutes

                          UV Resistance

                          Corrosion Resistance

                          Scratch Resistance