When you have a specific painting project around the house, your first instinct might be to buy a can of paint and a roller or paintbrush. While it's true that this type of paint works well for a wide range of things, it's not your only option. Any paint store in your community carries a vast supply of spray paint. You might not immediately know how to use this aerosol-based product, but it's a versatile option for many different projects. Provided that you use the right technique, which involves spraying the paint lightly from a proper distance, you can get a smooth, professional-looking finish. Here are some projects that are ideal for spray paint.
Outdoor Furniture
A lot of outdoor furniture is aluminum or wrought iron, and both of these materials are painted. Over time, the paint can fade in the sun and even chip, which can affect the look of the furniture. Instead of discarding it, you can repaint each piece to give it a fresh, new look. Spray paint is an ideal type of paint to use on outdoor furniture. You want your furniture's finish to be smooth, and using a paintbrush could leave unsightly brush strokes. Tape any areas of the furniture that you don't want to paint, and then apply as many coats as you need.
Door Hinges
One thing that you might not think about painting with spray paint is door hinges. If you're not happy with the look of some of the hinges in your home — perhaps because they're mismatched or dated looking — you can paint them all a consistent color. This painting project is quick and easy; the most time-consuming part is removing the hinges from the doors and putting them back on. Lay the hinges out on some pieces of newspaper and give everything a fresh coat or two of silver or gold spray paint.
Children's Recreational Devices
There are all sorts of children's recreational devices that you can refinish with spray paint. Bicycles, scooters, and other metal devices work well with this type of paint, which can quickly give whatever you paint a new look. For example, if you find a bicycle that a neighbor has discarded, and it's in good working order but has a color that you know your child won't enjoy, consider buying a favorite color in spray paint and refinishing the bike's frame. You can even buy stickers to apply to the frame after the paint dries. Visit a local paint store to browse its spray paint for sale.
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Hi, my name is Lauren James, and I’m glad you stopped by my website. In my years as a parent, I have learned to loosen up and appreciate my children’s creative prowess. Part of the process has been allowing them to make messes, make mistakes, and do things differently than I would. You don’t know me, but trust me when I say that I used to be a “stick in the mud,” very structured and closed minded. Family crafts have played a significant part in helping me to loosen up, enjoy life and my children more than I imagined possible. I hope that as you read my blog you will see how much fun family crafts can be and make them part of your life too.
