Paint metal surfaces to stop rust from starting and prevent existing rust from spreading. Scrape rusty areas clean before application. Although primer is not required for use on all materials, it can be used to prepare any surface to maximize the life and corrosion resistance of paint.

Acrylic paint is water-based and can be cleaned up with soap and water. It’s also known as latex paint. Paint with a 7-day overall dry time resists weather and mild chemicals once fully dry.

Paint in an aerosol can does not require a primer.

Apply paint in a one-gallon can with a brush, roller, or sprayer.

Safety-color paint comes in colors approved by OSHA to color-code safety equipment locations, physical hazards, and protective equipment. Safety blue is used on “out of order,” “employees only,” and other general-information signs.

Paint that cannot be sold to the regions listed exceeds local regulatory limits on VOC (volatile organic compounds).

Enhance, renew, and protect surfaces.

Solvent-based paint keeps its color longer than water-based paint when used outdoors.

Safety-color paint comes in colors approved by OSHA to color-code safety equipment locations, physical hazards, and protective equipment. Safety blue is used on “out of order,” “employees only,” and other general-information signs.

These coatings are used in enclosed, high-traffic spaces. Thicker than polyurethane and paint, they protect against abrasion and resist moisture and chemicals. Coatings may chalk with exposure to sunlight. Apply with a brush, roller, or sprayer. The size listed is the combined total of the two parts.

Safety-color coatings come in colors approved by OSHA to color-code safety equipment locations, physical hazards, and protective equipment. Safety blue is used on “out of order,” “employees only,” and other general-information signs.