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Can you paint plastic with a brush?

Spray paint is the best option for painting plastic as brush painting tends to leave brush marks. If you do choose to brush paint be sure to choose a plastic specific primer like Rust-Oleum Specialty Plastic Primer.

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Learning how to paint plastic is a game-changer when it comes to revitalizing outdoor toys, furniture, bottles, and even car bumpers! While it can be tricky, you can get a good result painting plastic with these tips and tricks. Years ago I posted this plastic playhouse transformation (that little guy in the top picture is now almost 9!) and I still get comments and questions about it to this day! Painting plastic used to be hard but with new products and good prep work, you can make sure it turns out nicely, not like the table below. Looking to paint fabric? It IS possible, check out this tutorial for how to spray paint fabric!

How to Paint Plastic

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Choose the Right Paint

Paint choice is essential when painting plastic. If you use regular paint you will get a result like the chair above, the paint will easy peel or scratch off almost immediately. It's a waste of time. Spray paint is the best option for painting plastic as brush painting tends to leave brush marks. If you do choose to brush paint be sure to choose a plastic specific primer like Rust-Oleum Specialty Plastic Primer. For spray paints you can use plastic specific paints such as Krylon Fusion for Plastic or Rust-Oleum Specialty Paint for Plastic Spray. You can also use universal paints such as Krylon COLORmaxx Paint + Primer or Rust-Oleum Universal Spray Paint which are labeled for plastic and tend to offer more color options.

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TIP: Prepare Your Surface

Prep is everything when you are painting plastic. Without the proper prep work, don't even waste your time trying. Luckily it's not difficult to prepare plastic for painting. Bonus Tip: If you get paint on your hands, this tutorial shows you how to quickly get spray paint off your skin. How Long will Painted Plastic Last? The longevity of the painted plastic will depend on the usage. High use items will wear more quickly and low use. In the plastic playhouse above the hinge side of the door did wear fairly quickly from rubbing when it opened and closed but the rest of the playhouse did not.

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