No, Krylon and Rust-Oleum are not the same company; they are two separate, competing spray paint brands owned by different parent companies, though both are leading brands in US hardware stores. Krylon is owned by Sherwin-Williams Company, which is headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, founded in 1866, and is one of largest paint companies in world. Sherwin-Williams acquired Krylon from Borden in 1995, and Krylon operates as division of Sherwin-Williams, known for fast-dry spray paints for crafts and general purpose. Rust-Oleum is owned by RPM International Inc., headquartered in Medina, Ohio, founded in 1921 by sea captain Robert Fergusson who developed rust-preventive paint. RPM International acquired Rust-Oleum in 1994, and Rust-Oleum operates as subsidiary, known for rust prevention and protective coatings. While both sell spray paints at Home Depot, Lowes, Walmart, and auto stores, they have independent manufacturing, research labs, and product lines, and compete directly. Both brands have similar pricing at 6 to 12 dollars per can, but formulations differ, with Rust-Oleum focusing on corrosion protection and Krylon focusing on fast dry and color. So they are not same company, they are rivals owned by Sherwin-Williams and RPM respectively.
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