Truck Bed coating project needs are dependent on application preference. At the very least, you will need 2” low-tack masking tape, masking paper or plastic sheet, clean-up rags and mineral spirits. 

If you decide to spray the gallon or quart product, Rust-Oleum recommends using a sprayer. Other than the sprayer, you will not need anything else for application. 

To make rolling or brushing your truck bed coating easier, Rust-Oleum recommends purchasing one of our kits either the Truck Bed Applicator Kit for the Truck Bed Gallon or Quart product or the all-in-one Professional Grade Truck Bed Kit.

If you are unable to purchase a kit for brush or roll application, you will need the following items: 

•     Roller cover and frame

•     Stir stick

•     Paint brush

•     Medium grit sanding sponge

•     Roller pan

•     Solvent resistant gloves

The Truck Bed Applicator Kit is recommended for usage with the Truck Bed Gallon or Quart. The all-in-one kit includes: 

•     Roller frame and cover

•     Scuff pad

•     Paint brush

•     Roller pan

The premium Professional Grade Truck Bed Kit offers an advanced two-part epoxy coating and a custom application kit. The kit includes:

•     Part A Base Epoxy Coating

•     Part B Activator

•     Stir stick

•     Roller frame and cover

•     Paint brush

•     Sanding sponge

•     Solvent resistant gloves 

•     Detailed instructions

To apply, we also recommend purchasing the following items which are not included in the kits:

•     2” low-tack masking tape

•     Masking paper or plastic sheet

•     Clean-up rags and mineral spirits

•     Paint roller tray is also needed for the Professional Grade Truck Bed Kit.

 

Below is our general coating and dry time recommendation per product: 
 

Truck Bed Aerosol	Apply 2 coats, allowing 1-2 minutes between coats   Recommended coverage rate is 15-20 sq. ft./can.
Professional Grade Truck Bed Aerosol	Apply 2-3 coats, allowing 20-30 minutes between coats   Recommended coverage rate is 7 sq. ft./can.
Truck Bed Gallon/Quart	Apply 2-3 coats with a sprayer or 3-4 coats with a brush and roller. The first coat will dry to touch in 1-2 hours. Apply the second coat after 2 hours.   Recommended coverage rate is 140-160 sq. ft./gal.
Professional Grade Truck Bed Kit	Apply 2 coats to specific directions outlined in the Instructions. Allow 15 minutes between coats.   Recommended coverage rate 180-200 sq. ft./gal.

 

If needed, more product can be applied for the application. Performance is not necessarily improved by applying more than the recommended number of coats. 

Dry time and recoat times may vary. Times are based on 70oF and 50% relative humidity. Allow more time at cooler temperatures. 

Below is our cure time recommendation per product:

 

Truck bed coatings can be painted. Try to apply the paint within 24 hours of the truck bed coating becoming dry to the touch. If you’ve waited longer than 24 hours to paint the truck bed, remember to clean the surface before applying the paint. 

Do not mix any paint colors into the truck bed coating before applying it.