For something relatively small such as a single rubber mat the spray can is a more convenient.
Best spray paint for rubber tires.
You can easily apply.
Exterior paint you can apply the exterior paint on the rubber by making use of spray paint or brush.
But surprisingly it s actually easier to remove if the painted part is on the treads.
Before starting the painting project coat the rubber with an exterior primer to help the paint adhere and let it dry completely.
Because the tire is black it can take a lot of coats for lighter colors to become opaque.
Because the oils in rubber will probably bleed through water based paint use a fast drying oil or shellac based primer for the first coat.
Most spray paints available in the store are a combination paint plus primer so you do not need to apply a primer first if your spray paint already includes it.
Allow your spray paint to dry completely.
Acrylic paint make use of acrylic paint for the rubber items present in the inside of the house or shop.
If you plan to paint an item that will remain outside use a durable non toxic outdoor paint.
Road paint is typically harder to remove because they soak into the rubber.
You can either brush on the paint or use spray paint.
Apply several coats until the paint has completely covered the tire.
This fourth and final method is ideal if you need to get road paint off your tires.
These are available in spray cans as well as in a brushing formula and can be top coated with acrylic paint.