Use a damp microfiber cloth to wipe away any remaining debris and dust. Once the piece is completely clean and dry, lightly apply a primer formulated for metal.
Allow it to dry completely before applying your enamel. Paint as you would with wood furniture, applying light coats by finely misting your piece from side to side. Stop after every few passes to shake your can of spray paint. Your piece should be dry and ready to go after 24 hours. If you have drab plastic chairs, give them a fun makeover with spray paint! Since there's no sanding involved, the process is pretty seamless. Start by cleaning your piece with hot water and an all-purpose sponge.
Dry it completely using a microfiber towel before letting it air dry. Unless your chair is particularly dark, you shouldn't need a primer. Just be sure to use a spray paint that is formulated for plastic so that it will stick. Apply using the same light, back and forth technique used for wood and metal furniture until you've reached your desired color saturation. After serving as an editor for luxury publications for nearly a decade, Ann Loynd Burton struck out on her own as a freelance writer covering design and lifestyle.
Grey and brown living rooms might sound a little unappealing but, get this color combo right and you'll enjoy very cool results. Real Homes is part of Future plc, an international media group and leading digital publisher.
Visit our corporate site. All rights reserved. England and Wales company registration number Real Homes Create your dream home on any budget. Select your region. For tables, armoires, and buffets, I recommend hand-painting or using a paint sprayer. Spray paint also does not have the same excess spray that I have with paint sprayers. If you are looking for more painting tips, be sure to check out my related posts below!
Share this:. I will be painting my chairs black, and they are currently a medium brown. Do I still need to use both the shellac and the regular primer?
Hi Karen, I use the red can of Zinnser Bin which is a shellac based primer, but you can most likely get away with using a normal primer. I learned the hard way not to wear my favorite tall black boots when spray painting a bookshelf turquoise on a windy day. My boots now look like they have a bit of turquoise sparkle to them. Coming over from instagram…. I hope they turn out as pretty as your did! Great post!
Thanks for visiting me love! Spray painting seems like it should be the simplest thing on the planet but getting it perfect is tricky. Thanks for the pin!
Thank you for sharing helpful tips. I plan on spray painting a nightstand and to be honest i was not going to use primer. You changed my mind! Zinnser BullsEye Primer I used 4 cans for four chairs. Respirator No need to poison yourself. Wear a mask while spray painting and protect your lungs! My paint has cracked and looks all crackley. Why did this happen?
Do I really have to sand between coats? I always have drips when I spray paint. Is it really necessary to use a poly finish after you spray paint? Why not just use chalk paint or latex paint instead of spray paint? Want my decorating tips weekly?
Sign up for my newsletter. Inside a garage is the next best option. Cover the floor and any nearby items to keep them dust-free. If you want a truly professional-looking finish, use a professional sprayer. HVLP high volume, low pressure uses a turbine to create air pressure. The paint goes into a cup gun, and air blows by, picking up paint and sending it out the nozzle. HVLP sprayers are delicate, controlled machines that take a bit of experience to master.
Airless sprayers are the other option. Using no air, they pressurize the paint, sending it through a hose and tip specifically made to atomize the coating. Airless sprayers can apply more paint than HVLP sprayers and in a wider area. The capacity is much larger—you can spray out of a five-gallon bucket if you wish. You cannot beat the finish with pro sprayers, but they do come with a few downsides, namely initial price and cleaning. Primer choice is important. If you choose the wrong one, your painted finish may chip, scratch, and peel in short order.
Primer can be applied with an off-the-shelf aerosol rattle can, or with a sprayer. Or, look for a similar bonding or adhesion primer in a quart or gallon-sized container and use an HVLP high volume low pressure or airless sprayer to apply.
More on the difference later. Pro Tip: Do a scratch test. Apply primer to a small area and allow it to dry overnight.
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