Our final installment of Inquiring Minds: Rust-Oleum Expert responses! 🎬
Q: I like to paint branches and pine cones for holiday decor. What spray paint, (or other) paint do you recommend for this? Two things to note: 1. Some of them will be outside in Minnesota winter weather, so need to be durable and resilient in snow/ moisture. 2. Some will be inside or on the dinner table, so paint smell needs to be minimal for these. Thanks! - @EPetry
A: That sounds like a very festive idea! We would recommend the Rust-Oleum Universal Advanced Paint + Primer for your spray paint needs. This product is designed for interior and exterior use, and generally cures in 7-10 days. - @Nicole
https://www.rustoleum.com/product-catalog/consumer-brands/universal
Q: Best spray paint to use on metal lids of glass jars? I give spring flower bulbs to friends during the winter. I recycle glass jars with metal lids, like those found on spaghetti sauce jars. I’d like to paint the lids with spray paint, or perhaps you’d recommend a different product, to add some color pop to the gift. Recipients then remove the lid and with a little water and sun, they soon have a fragrant winter bloom. Best paint product for this use? I ask because in the past it can leave drip streaks as it is a small, flat surface with a rim that gets painted too. Thanks! - @EPetry
A: What a great idea! For glass, we recommend use of the Rust-Oleum Universal Advanced Paint + Primer in One. This product can be used on many different surfaces, including glass! Just be sure that you're using it for indirect food contact (like the outside), and you'll be all set. - @Nicole
https://www.rustoleum.com/product-catalog/consumer-brands/universal
Q: Best colors for fall crafts: I would love some guidance on the specific best colors to use for fall crafts. - @Glamamom
A: There are quite a few autumn colors to consider! While, we do not have a formal recommendation, perhaps these projects will inspire you! 🍁 - @Nicole
https://www.rustoleum.com/project-catalog/other/textured-footed-bowl-centerpiece/
https://www.rustoleum.com/project-catalog/halloween/decorative-urns/
https://www.rustoleum.com/project-catalog/halloween/painted-pumpkins/
https://www.rustoleum.com/project-catalog/decor-and-craft/picturesque-pumpkins/
https://www.rustoleum.com/project-catalog/halloween/pumpkin-decor/
https://www.rustoleum.com/project-catalog/decor-and-craft/rusty-home-decor/
https://www.rustoleum.com/project-catalog/halloween/pink-glitter-pumpkins/
https://www.rustoleum.com/project-catalog/decor-and-craft/fall-pumkin-decor/
https://www.rustoleum.com/project-catalog/other/fall-entryway-dresser/
Thanks to everyone who submitted a question - we hope you learned something new from our team! And remember, Ask the Expert is open 24/7 for your questions.
