Rust-oleum 314594 Dtm Acrylic Enamel 1 Gallon Light Tint Base

Product Description

The RUST-OLEUM 314594 is a fast-dry, water-based direct-to-metal (DTM) acrylic enamel coating designed for indoor and outdoor metal surfaces. This product applies directly to bare metal without a primer, delivering strong adhesion and excellent one-coat coverage in a gloss finish with a light tint base. It reaches dry-to-touch in approximately 15 minutes and provides corrosion resistance suited to mild to moderate exposure environments. At 9.09 pounds per gallon, it is packaged for professional use and is sold in single-gallon units. Licensed painters, maintenance contractors, and facility technicians commonly specify this coating for metal protection projects.

The 314594 is suited for both interior and exterior metal substrates in commercial, industrial, and institutional settings. Its DTM formulation eliminates the primer step, reducing labor time on metal doors, equipment housings, structural steel, and similar surfaces. The gloss finish in a light tint base allows for tinting to a wide range of colors. It meets USDA requirements for incidental food contact and is accepted for use in federally registered Canadian food facilities, making it appropriate for food processing and food handling environments.

Key Features

• Direct-to-metal formula — no primer required, good adhesion on bare metal
• Fast dry: approximately 15-minute dry time under recommended conditions
• Excellent one-coat coverage with minimal brush drag and even roller application
• Water-based acrylic enamel with a gloss finish in a light tint base
• Two-year rust-proof guarantee for corrosion protection in mild to moderate environments
• Meets USDA requirements for incidental food contact; accepted in federally registered Canadian food facilities

Compatibility

Designed as a direct-to-metal topcoat for bare and previously painted metal surfaces in indoor and outdoor applications exposed to mild to moderate corrosive environments.

Installation Notes

Apply when ambient temperatures are between 50 and 100 degrees F and relative humidity is below 95 percent. Surface must be clean, dry, and free of grease, rust scale, and loose paint before application. Stir thoroughly before use and between coats. Follow all applicable safety data sheet guidelines and local regulations for water-based coatings when applying in enclosed spaces.