can i paint my metal frame futon?
Sunday, August 22nd, 2010 at
9:38 am
i was wondering if spray painting my black (metal) futon white would work out okay?
im assuming it will work with many layers to cover the black
will this work?
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I recently did just that! I had a black futon and changed it to white. I went to the hardware store and this is what they told me...and it worked great!
1.) sand the futon down with a fine sandpaper...not down to the bare metal just to scuff up.
2.) spray it with metal primer paint. They do have it in a spray can just like the paint.
3.) paint the futon the color of choice after the primer dries completely. I waited 24 hours between each coat...
4.) after the paint dries, put on a clear coat finish...also available in a spray can. This will help with preventing the paint scratching off if bumped or something.
It took me a weekend to do mine. I sanded the futon, then washed it with just a little sudsy water,to get the gritty stuff off, let it dry...then primered it. The next day I painted it white. And the 3rd day (Sunday) I sprayed on the clear coat finish. By Monday it was all pretty and shiney and ready to go!
Good Luck..and enjoy!
you can get special paint for metal go in to a good hardware store
Go to the hardware store and get primer and paint made for metal. The primer will provide heavy coverage, so that you won't have to put on lots of layers.
yes, go to a paint store like Porter Paints or Sherwin Williams. They have special primer to put on it so the paint will stick. Make sure to follow the directions otherwise the paint may come off very easy later. If it were me I probably would not do it. You may get scratches very easy.
Yes it can be done. Just don't over spray every coat or you will get really bad running. it may help if you sand on it some too that Way the first coat does not just run off of the gloss of the black final coat. Don't rush it or you will only have a mess. Chances are you wont get it done in one day so take your time and in the end it will look lovely
I did mine, it was like royal blue and we've had it since I was a kid.
Use a very fine sand paper (800-940) grit is best, if not auto grade paper. you dont need to sand off all the paint just make the gloss finish come off.
make sure that you use a spray paint that can be used on metal.
Fell free to E-Mail me with questions, good luck!
Sure it'll work, but you need to scuff up the old paint first with sandpaper to give the new paint something to stick to if you don't want it flaking off. When your finished painting it scuff it up again then use a clear coat to protect the new paint.
sure, why not? and you won't need to put so many layers, just make sure not to miss any spots. you can even use a primer first before spraying it.