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Buying Guide: Paint, Color Chips and Additives

Water-Based Paint and Glitter Paint
Painter's Touch Ultra Cover water-based paints come in 8 oz and 0.5 pt sizes, in colors such as gloss Hunter Green, gloss Sun Yellow and semi-gloss Black. Imagine Glitter paint comes in gold and silver for interior surfaces, and the specialty glow in the dark paint is a flat finish in 8 oz. Test a small area before you paint a larger project.

Color Chips, Anti-Skid Additive and Etch
EpoxyShield decorative color chips come in 1 lb blends such as Mocha and Gray for interior and exterior use. They are used with one-part or two-part concrete floor coatings, and they bond to the wet film of a freshly coated surface. The aluminum oxide anti-skid additive is added to epoxy, latex or oil based paints or stains, and the clear concrete etch is 1 lb.

Paint Pads, Roller Covers and Tools
Refill paint pads and applicators are for smooth surfaces and come in 10 in. widths. The 9 in. honeycomb roller cover is for RockSolid 20X Deck Coat only, with one roller for each 8 gallons of product. The Comfort Grip spray grip converts an aerosol spray can into a spray gun, and the striping machine is 13 in. W x 32 in. L.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Rust-Oleum make?
Rust-Oleum makes Painter's Touch Ultra Cover water-based paints, glitter paint, glow in the dark paint, protective enamel, EpoxyShield color chips, anti-skid additive, concrete etch, RockSolid deck products, paint pads and refills, roller covers, spray grips, a striping machine and a marking wand.

How do I choose the right size or type?
Measure the width of the old pad, roller or applicator, such as 10 in. for refill pads or 9 in. for the honeycomb roller cover, and match the part number on the old item. For color chips, confirm whether your concrete floor coating is one-part or two-part, and check the blend name, such as Mocha or Gray.

Which paints can I add the anti-skid additive to?
The anti-skid additive is for epoxy, latex or oil based paints or stains, used on concrete, wood, metal or fiberglass. It does not change the performance of the coating when added at the recommended level, so follow the manufacturer's directions for how much to add.