How to Paint on Tin or Wood
Knowing how to cover both tin and wood with paint can help you decorate almost any area of your home or yard. This is a project that will allow you to display your creativity and improve your home's appeal. Only basic materials are required to carry out this home improvement project. Display your creativity and enjoy the results.
Things You'll Need
- Palm sander
- Cloth
- Mineral spirits
- Anti-rust primer
- Spray paint for metal
- Screwdriver
- 200-grit sandpaper
- Tack cloth
- Paintbrush
- Wood primer, oil based and acrylic
- Paint
- Roller
- Clear topcoat
- Muriatic acid
Instructions
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Tin
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Sand the entire tin piece thoroughly with a palm sander to remove dirt, rust and other build-up. Sand the piece even if it is new because the sander will remove the glossy surface layer and allow you to apply paint.
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Rub the tin with a cloth and mineral spirits. The spirits will remove the dust from sanding and any stubborn residue that remains. Leave the tin to dry completely after wiping down.
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Apply anti-rust primer in a thin, even layer with a paintbrush to protect the tin from damage under the painted finish. Allow the primer to dry.
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Paint a moderate coat of spray paint over the dry primer. Allow the first coat to dry before adding any more paint even though the tin will probably not be the color you want yet.
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Apply as many layers as you want until the tin is the correct color. Let the paint dry completely between each application so you can see the final result.
Wood
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Disassemble the wood piece and remove any hardware with a screwdriver, if necessary.
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Sand down the wood on every side that will be painted with 200-grit sandpaper. Remove the dust with a tack cloth. If the wood is not sanded, the paint will not adhere properly.
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Apply oil-based wood primer over all of the sanded surfaces of the wood with a paint roller and leave it to dry. If the wood will be used outdoors you will need to use acrylic waterproof primer and paint.
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Paint over the primer with the color you want the wood to be. Use thin, even layers to keep the paint from becoming thick and bubbly letting the paint dry between layers. If the paint is not going on smoothly, you are using too much. For indoor projects, use oil based paints. For outdoor projects, use acrylic based paints. Apply the paint with a roller.
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Seal the wood with a clear topcoat. Apply the topcoat in one, even layer with a paintbrush and leave it to dry thoroughly before reassembling or moving the wood. Use oil based topcoat for indoor jobs, and acrylic based topcoat for outdoor jobs.
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Tips & Warnings
If you are trying to match a work piece to an existing paint color, bring the item to the store with you so they can help you get an exact match.
New tin might have protective layers, which repel paint. In this case apply muriatic acid to prepare the tin. Use care when handling the chemical.
References
- Photo Credit paint image by Aleksandr Ugorenkov from Fotolia.com
