Rust-oleum 353859 Hard Surface Epoxy Primer 1 Gal Kit

Product Description

The RUST-OLEUM 353859 is a two-component, water-based epoxy primer formulated to improve adhesion of floor coatings over difficult-to-coat or marginally prepared substrates. It is designed for use on hard-troweled concrete, aluminum, and various tile types where standard mechanical or chemical surface preparation may not be practical. This primer ships as a kit in a Silver Gray, flat finish. Licensed flooring contractors and industrial coating applicators are the primary installers. The 353859 has a usable pot life of 90 minutes and can accept a topcoat after 5 hours and within 7 days without sanding.

This primer is suited for both commercial and industrial floor coating projects, including warehouse line striping, zone marking, solid-color floor systems, decorative coatings, and metallic floor systems. It performs as a basecoat under most major floor coating technologies. The two-component epoxy chemistry bonds to substrates that conventional primers struggle to adhere to, making it a practical choice for renovation work over existing tile, polished concrete, and aluminum decking.

Key Features

• Two-component water-based epoxy formula improves adhesion over hard-troweled concrete, aluminum, and tile
• Topcoat-ready after 5 hours; no sanding required if topcoated within 7 days
• Compatible with acrylic, epoxy, and polyurethane floor coating systems
• Suited for warehouse line striping, zone marking, and decorative metallic floor systems
• VOC compliant in all 50 states
• 90-minute pot life after mixing

Compatibility

Designed as a basecoat primer compatible with most floor coating technologies including acrylics, epoxies, and polyurethanes over substrates such as hard-troweled concrete, aluminum, and various tile types.

Installation Notes

Application should be performed by a qualified coatings contractor or flooring professional familiar with two-component epoxy systems. Power mix using a Jiffler or plunge mixer at 500-750 rpm for 2-3 minutes until a uniform color is achieved; do not delay application after mixing. Ensure the substrate is clean and dry before applying. Follow all applicable local VOC regulations and ventilation requirements during application.

Technical Specifications

• Product Type: Two-Component Water-Based Epoxy Primer
• Finish: Flat
• Color: Silver Gray
• Container Size: 1 gallon
• Package Type: Kit
• Pot Life: 90 minutes
• Recoat Window: 5 hours minimum, 7 days maximum (no sanding required)
• Weight: 8.5 pounds
• UPC: 020066456887

Standard Information

• Brand: RUST-OLEUM
• Manufacturer Part Number: 353859