By Sane Msweli
There are so many advantages to using spray-paint, from its affordability and versatility to its quick dry technology – spray paint is convenience in an aerosol can. Spray paint is a great household investment, you do not have to be a graffiti artist, nor do you need several different brush-ware and accessories to master DIY projects using spray-paint.
Here are three smart spray paint tips and tricks for you and your entire family:
- Home Décor on a budget
You can upcycle wine bottles, tin cans, thrift shop furniture, plastic containers, light fixtures, photo frames or a dull ornament if you are itching to Feng Shui one of the rooms in the house. Carefully spray your chosen items with your favourite colour of spray-paint and put them on display as a fancy new decorative piece. Not only are these DIY craft projects super fulfilling, but they are also friendly to the Earth and to your pocket.
TOP TIP when spray painting glass: thoroughly wipe down the object with alcohol-based sanitizer for a smoother surface to paint.
- Fun activity to keep the older kids busy
Your mini-Picasso can use spray paint on blank surfaces, boxes, furniture, bottles, or blank canvas using homemade stencils of their choice. If you desperately need to get your preteens and older off their electronics and into some fresh air, there are several stimulating and creative crafts they can try using spray-paints. The kids can even spray paint fabrics like t-shirts, umbrellas, or a cushion cover for their bed or pet.
TOP TIP when spray-painting Fabric: Use an acrylic based spray paint like, Marshal Spray Paints, which comes in an assortment of colours and finishes. If you want full coverage, spray evenly and continuously to prevent cracking when drying. Use porous fabrics like cotton and silk.
- Preserving Your Metals
The Marshal Zinc Cold Galvanizing spray paint is an excellent fast drying corrosion and rust prevention tool for indoor and outdoor use, adding a smooth new finishing to your fencing, burglar guards or metal bins. You can apply a quick zinc-rich protective layer of Zinc Cold Galvanizing Spray on most non-ferrous and ferrous metal surfaces. This spray paint adheres well to steel and does not have a heavy odour.
TOP TIP when using Marshal Zinc Cold Galvanizing Spray Paint: shake the aerosol spray well before and during use, then apply an even thin layer that you will allow to properly dry before touching.
Marshal Tools Specialises in Quality Spray Paints, the spray paints are lead free, toluene free and chlorofluorocarbon free. The interior/exterior spray paints provide a beautiful film with excellent weather resistance, good levelling, strong coverage, better flexibility, and match well with a variety of primers.
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