Rust-Oleum Painter's Touch

Rust-Oleum Painter's Touch is a fast-drying paint for wood, metal, most plastics, wicker and more. We carry two kinds. The Painter's Touch 2X Ultra Cover sprays cover in fewer passes and spray at any angle, even upside down. The brush-on cans, which Rust-Oleum calls Painter's Touch Ultra Cover Multi-Purpose Brush-On Paint, are a water-based acrylic with a chip-resistant finish for indoor and outdoor projects. Our brush-on colors come in half pints and quarts: Gloss White, Gloss Black, Gloss Almond, Gloss Apple Red, Gloss Hunter Green, Gloss Kona Brown, Gloss Navy Blue, Gloss Sun Yellow, Semi-Gloss White, Semi-Gloss Black, Satin Canyon Black, Flat White, Flat Black and Flat Gray Primer. Sprays include Clear Gloss, Clear Satin, Satin Espresso, Satin Sweet Pea and a Flat Primer.

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About Rust-Oleum Painter's Touch

Clean off dirt, grease and oil, rinse, and let it dry. Remove loose paint and rust, and scuff-sand glossy surfaces. Rust-Oleum recommends a Painter's Touch primer on bare wood and metal.
Brush-on: apply at 50°F to 90°F with humidity below 85% using a good synthetic brush (Rust-Oleum does not recommend a roller for the gloss). Dry to touch in 30 minutes, handle in 1 hour, fully dry in 2 to 4 hours. About 120 sq ft per quart. VOC under 250 g/L. Clean up with soap and water.
Sprays: use outdoors or in a well-ventilated space at 50°F to 90°F with humidity below 65%. Hold the can 10 to 16 inches away and apply 2 or more light coats. Dry to touch in 20 minutes, handle in 1 hour, fully dry in 24 hours. Recoat within 1 hour or after 48 hours. Each 12 oz can covers about 8 to 12 sq ft.
On plastic, the spray reaches full adhesion in 5 to 7 days. Do not spray galvanized steel or anything that gets hotter than 200°F.

FAQ

What's the difference between the spray and the brush-on Painter's Touch?

The 2X Ultra Cover sprays are aerosols made to cover in fewer passes, and wet paint cleans up with xylene or mineral spirits. The brush-on Ultra Cover cans are water-based, clean up with soap and water, and cover about 120 sq ft per quart.

When can I add a second coat of spray paint?

Rust-Oleum says to recoat or clear coat within 1 hour or after 48 hours. On a new clear finish, recoat within 30 minutes or after 48 hours.

Do I need a primer?

Rust-Oleum especially recommends its Painter's Touch primer on bare wood and metal for better adhesion and hide. Previously painted surfaces in good shape can be cleaned and scuff-sanded instead.

Can I use Painter's Touch outdoors?

Yes. Rust-Oleum lists the brush-on paint for indoor and outdoor projects and says to spray outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Apply either one only between 50°F and 90°F.

Free shipping at $75. Free 30-day returns with a prepaid label on unopened cans. Sources: Rust-Oleum Painter's Touch 2X page, the 2X Ultra Cover Satin Sprays data sheet (rev. 10/31/23) and the Ultra Cover Brush-On Paint data sheet.

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