Use and Care Manual
TECHNICAL DATA 
ROC-173 
RUST-OLEUM
®
 HOME
FLOOR COATING KITS 
1 
Form: ARJ-1992 
Rev.: 031920 
DESCRIPTION AND USES 
Rust-Oleum
®
Home Floor Coating is an extremely durable, 
easy to use, revolutionary technology that allows you to coat 
over a wide variety of substrates inside the home without 
stripping, sanding or priming. Transform any room by 
revamping your outdated floor - simply clean, apply the 
required Base Coat + Top Coat system for a brand new look 
to your space. 
For use on any bare, stained, sealed or previously coated 
surfaces such as ceramic tile, porcelain tile, concrete, hard 
wood, laminate, vinyl and linoleum. 
Great for laundry rooms, basements, kitchens, bathrooms, 
and more. 
PRODUCT FEATURES 
  2 Step System 
  No stripping, sanding or priming 
  Superior adhesion to tough surfaces 
  Maximum scratch and stain resistance 
  Walk on in one day 
PRODUCTS 
SKU 
DESCRIPTION (Kit) 
360098 
Home Ultra White/Tint Base Matte Kit 
360099 
Home Ultra White/Tint Base Semi-Gloss Kit 
360100 
Home Deep Tint Base Matte Kit 
360101 
Home Deep Tint Base Semi-Gloss Kit 
KIT CONTENTS 
1-Quart Base Coat 
1-Quart Top Coat 
1-4 oz. Cleaner 
NOTE: Ultra White Tint Base can be applied as is for White 
or tinted prior to application. 
Two base coats are required 
when applying the Ultra White Tint Base in White. 
Deep Tint 
Base must be tinted prior to application. 
OTHER SUPPLIES NEEDED (not included in kit) 
3/8" Nap Roller Sleeve 
1/4" Nap Roller Sleeve 
Roller Frame 
Roller Pan 
Painter's Tape 
Paint Tray 
PRODUCT APPLICATION 
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE 
STARTING PROJECT 
IMPORTANT: 
All flooring should be tested for adhesion 
before coating the entire floor. Clean a small 3”x3”, 
inconspicuous area, let dry. Apply base coat over area and 
allow to dry for 12 hours. Take a utility knife and make an X 
in the coating down to the flooring. Apply a 4” piece of duct 
tape over the X and press firmly. Remove the tape with one 
quick pull. If more than 10% of the coating comes off, the 
floor will need to be sanded with 60-80 grit sandpaper 
before coating the entire floor. 
SURFACE PREPARATION 
Rinse or sweep away any dirt and dust. Clean the entire 
floor with a cleaner degreaser, such as Original Krud Kutter
®
Cleaner Degreaser, or provided cleaner.
 Rinse thoroughly 
and allow to dry completely. For any areas where caulk is 
present, caulk needs to be removed before applying 
coating. For waxed floors, wax needs to be removed before 
applying coating.
NOTE: Failure to follow this preparation method may result 
in poor adhesion and possible coating failure. 
WARNING! If you scrape, sand or remove old paint from 
any surface, you may release lead paint dust. LEAD IS 
TOXIC. EXPOSURE TO LEAD DUST CAN CAUSE 
SERIOUS ILLNESS, SUCH AS BRAIN DAMAGE; 
ESPECIALLY IN CHILDREN. PREGNANT WOMEN 
SHOULD ALSO AVOID EXPOSURE. Wear a NIOSH 
approved respirator to control lead exposure. Clean up 
carefully with a HEPA vacuum and a wet mop. Before you 
start, find out how to protect yourself and your family by 
contacting the National Lead Information Hotline at 1-800-
424-LEAD or log on to www.epa.gov/lead. 
APPLICATION 
Rust-Oleum 
Home Base Coat is ready to use. Do not thin. 
Stir thoroughly prior to use. If using more than one can of 
Base Coat, intermix cans together for color uniformity. 
Apply when air (ambient) temperature is 50-90°F (10-32°C) 
and relative humidity is below 85%. Use a high quality 
bristle brush or edger to trim the perimeter and hard-to-
reach areas. Use a long handled roller and a high-quality, 
3/8” (Base Coat) and 1/4" (Top Coat) nap roller cover to 
apply an even coat onto the surface. 



