FAQs

From general questions about painting and staining, to specific questions about Rust-Oleum products, let us help you answer common questions about surfaces and coatings.

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  Garage FAQs

  1. When should I seal or coat my concrete?
  2. How do I test for presence of moisture?
  3. How do you get moisture out of a concrete floor?
  4. Should new concrete be sealed? When should that happen?
  5. Can I use concrete coatings on a basement floor?
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  Chalked Paint FAQs

  1. What substrates does Chalked paint apply to?
  2. Is additional prep needed for specific substrates?
  3. Do I need to prime before I start my Chalked paint project?
  4. Do I need to sand before starting my Chalked paint project?
  5. Is Chalked paint environmentally friendly?
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  Rust-Oleum HOME FAQs

  1. Do I need to apply a primer before using Rust-Oleum® HOME?
  2. Can Rust-Oleum® HOME be used on garage floors or carport floors?
  3. Where can I use Rust-Oleum® HOME?
  4. Will the paint adhere to grout?
  5. Do I have to use both the Base Coat and the Top Coat?
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  Rust-Oleum LeakSeal FAQ

  1. Why don’t we want to hot-apply?
  2. Can I coat shingles?
  3. What is a “stand-alone” product?
  4. Why is a coating better than painting?
  5. Why do we coat roofs?
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  Healthy Indoor Painting Practices

  1. Healthy Indoor Painting Practices