This is by far the best Rustoleum product I've ever used. It sticks to everything I've tried -- bare metal, painted metal, wood, particle board, melamine, plastic -- you name it. It levels well, it covers well, and it works well as a primer (preparing a surface for paint). It dries to the touch in an hour and the best part is (unlike all the other Rustoleum paints and primers I've used) you can TOPCOAT ANYTIME. (Other products require you to topcoat within an hour or wait 24 (and even 48) hours before top-coating -- woe to any painter who tries to recoat within the prohibited window. Having to wait that long before top-coating means that even small paint projects can drag out into days and even weeks.)
The only downsides to this primer are:
* It's more expensive than similar products
* A can doesn't go far (Rustoleum says it will cover 10 sq. ft. but that's not much and I'm sure they mean a flat continuous surface, not a 3D one)
* It's hard to find. Stores don't stock it because there's not much demand for it. There's not much demand for it because people don't know about it.
* It's extremely smelly and should be used outdoors or in a very well-ventilated space. Be sure to use a mask. I used it in my basement with the door closed. and afterward I could smell it on both the first and second floor.
Rustoleum intended this primer for difficult-to-paint surfaces, but I now use it for other projects (when I can get it) because of the fast recoat time.
Note: You can also get this in a 1-quart (32 oz.) can, which may be more economical because spraying can waste a lot of paint. Both the spray and the brushable versions come in white and gray.
| Brand | Rust-Oleum |
|---|---|
| Color | White |
| Finish Type | Matte |
| Size | 12 Ounce (Pack of 1) |
| Item Volume | 12 Fluid Ounces |
| Special Feature | rust-resistant |
| Unit Count | 12.0 Ounce |
| Paint Type | Watercolor |
| Specific Uses For Product | Interior/Exterior |
| Surface Recommendation | Masonry,Porcelain |
| Item Form | Aerosol |
| Included Components | Rust-Oleum Stops Rust Universal Bonding Primer, 12-Ounce, White |
| Age Range (Description) | Adult |
| Model Name | Stops Rust Universal Bonding Primer |
| Package Information | Can |
| Color Code | White |
| Coverage | 12 square feet |
| Manufacturer | Rust-Oleum |
| Part Number | 285011 |
| Item Weight | 12 ounces |
| Product Dimensions | 2.63 x 2.63 x 7.88 inches |
| Country of Origin | USA |
| Item model number | 285011 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Style | Bonding Primer |
| Finish | Matte |
| Material | water based |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Special Features | rust-resistant |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Warranty Description | Warranty |
