Home improvement could be the last thing on your mind especially with the economic slump. You’d rather save up for groceries and gas than, say, buy a new set of wicker chairs to add a new look to your house interiors. Spicing up your house and adding the right colors to your furniture can actually help lighten up your mood about your woes. If you’re on a tight budget, there’s a cheaper alternative to buying new pieces—spray painting furniture.
Yes, spray painting furniture is an easy yet very promising way to reinvent an old piece of furniture that you have in your house. The pieces you can revamp using this method are numerous and you can do it on both old and new, and big and small furniture. You can revive an old wooden bench by giving it a new color. You can turn new plastic chairs into more interesting ones with a splatter of paint. Even full-length mirrors and hat stands can be redone with a coat or two of paint.
Why should you choose spray painting furniture over just doing a regular painting job? If done correctly, using spray or aerosol paint actually gives you a smoother surface and allows you to cover more areas and fewer strokes. This method can be used on practically any surface, from flat ones to curvy ones, from rough materials to shiny ones. With a little practice, you can do it with less mess than using a hand brush. Simply put, it’s more convenient to do.
Spray paint has different types which makes it perfect for all-around furniture reinvention. There are spray paints made especially for specific materials like wood or plastic. Depending on the brand and type of paint you’ll use, you’ll be spending as low as $2 to $5 per can. And even pricier ones can still guarantee you savings from making over your furniture pieces.
Spray painting furniture is indeed easy. Remember that you need to choose the right spray paint for your furniture’s material. Once you have the right paint and you have a plan or design in mind, you’re good to go. Start by cleaning the furniture piece and drying thoroughly. Once the surface is dry and ready, you can move the piece where you want to paint it. Choose an empty area with little or no wind or breeze and cover the floor with newspaper. Try a test spray on a newspaper first, especially if the paint is new. Now, hold the can at an angle and at a distance at least one to two feet from the furniture’s surface area. Start spray painting the furniture using a regular side-to-side motion, sweeping only in one direction and covering a wide area for an even finish. Once done, leave the furniture to dry and then spray on a second coating of paint. If you are painting on wood, consider applying a coat of polyurethane for a finish. Voila! You now have new-looking furniture to bedeck your house with!