https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 23 May 2026 04:48:17 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/can-i-spray-paint-steel#post-2636149 Thu, 13 Oct 2016 10:48:22 +0000 looch 2636149@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Is it smooth to the touch? If it is, I would rough it up a bit with some sandpaper (wipe it down with a cloth and make sure it's dry and dust free) before spray painting it. </p> <p>I have heard that paint with primer isn't really paint containing primer, so if you want good results, you'll have to prime it first, possibly sand it, then paint it and seal it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/can-i-spray-paint-steel#post-2636147 Thu, 13 Oct 2016 10:45:28 +0000 snowjewelz 2636147@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@T.H.O.U.: Oh good point. I guess I can re-spray it. Or I don't really care since it's not a huge/focal piece or anything... I just don't want it to be black! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/can-i-spray-paint-steel#post-2635861 Wed, 12 Oct 2016 19:23:47 +0000 arosebyany 2635861@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@snowjewelz: I would assume just a couple of coat would do it, I haven't got to use the chalk paint spray paint yet, but I love diy, so I know I'll get around to it eventually. The also sell a clear finish that your suppose to spray over it tha t seals it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/can-i-spray-paint-steel#post-2635826 Wed, 12 Oct 2016 18:18:17 +0000 T.H.O.U. 2635826@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@snowjewelz: the only time i ve had issues with spray paint and/or a paint+primer in one is moving parts. So be careful about sliding those clips over the rail because over time it will scratch/chip. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/can-i-spray-paint-steel#post-2635797 Wed, 12 Oct 2016 15:59:11 +0000 snowjewelz 2635797@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MyBelle: Nice! I feel like I might get addicted to spray painting things after this :silly: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/can-i-spray-paint-steel#post-2635796 Wed, 12 Oct 2016 15:54:01 +0000 MyBelle 2635796@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@snowjewelz: LOL, I am too! I read this blog post and it helped a lot: <a href="http://withheart.com/featured/spray-painting-brass-lamps/" rel="nofollow">http://withheart.com/featured/spray-painting-brass-lamps/</a></p> <p>She used a primer and then paint, but the paint + primer in one worked just fine for me. I had to do a couple of coats in a few places, but it was super easy! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/can-i-spray-paint-steel#post-2635794 Wed, 12 Oct 2016 15:43:50 +0000 snowjewelz 2635794@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MyBelle: Oo, thanks! As you can see I'm totally clueless but I'm determined to make this thing white to go with her room! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/can-i-spray-paint-steel#post-2635785 Wed, 12 Oct 2016 15:21:27 +0000 MyBelle 2635785@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Snowjewelz Rust-Oleum makes a paint and primer in one that comes in several different finishes. I just spray painted an old brass lamp base and it came out great!</p> <p><a href="http://www.homedepot.com/p/Rust-Oleum-Universal-12-oz-All-Surface-Satin-White-Spray-Paint-and-Primer-in-One-Case-of-6-265547/203188754" rel="nofollow">http://www.homedepot.com/p/Rust-Oleum-Universal-12-oz-All-Surface-Satin-White-Spray-Paint-and-Primer-in-One-Case-of-6-265547/203188754</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/can-i-spray-paint-steel#post-2635766 Wed, 12 Oct 2016 14:35:06 +0000 snowjewelz 2635766@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Jackiedavis87: Do I need a primer? Or just do 2 layers? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/can-i-spray-paint-steel#post-2635750 Wed, 12 Oct 2016 14:05:30 +0000 arosebyany 2635750@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes! They even sell chalk paint spray paint now that would probably work awesome! If not that you just use a spray paint formulated for metal. It usually says on the can! That's super cute btw. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/can-i-spray-paint-steel#post-2635726 Wed, 12 Oct 2016 13:39:43 +0000 snowjewelz 2635726@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p><a href="http://www.target.com/p/loft-by-umbra-retro-photo-line/-/A-16627837" rel="nofollow">http://www.target.com/p/loft-by-umbra-retro-photo-line/-/A-16627837</a></p> <p>I got this at Target on clearance and it's steel. I want to spray paint it white though.. Is that ok? I am totally clueless to anything DIY/craft! Tell me what to get and what to do to make it white! </p>