10 DIY Transformations With Just a Can of Spray Paint
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Spray paint is the Botox of the craft world—it makes something old, tired and a bit worn look new again. It is a miracle worker, a quick-fix, and a super stylist all in one! And since the dawn of the “graffiti as art” movement, you are no longer limited to the 20-color selection of yesteryear —companies like Montana and Liquitex have nearly 200 colors to choose from! You want turquoise? Choose from 15 shades. And pink isn’t just bubblegum and fuschia any longer!
If you have something in the garage that needs a new life, spray paint is your answer. Here are ten examples of how it can bring a new life and look to everyday objects and spaces.
1. Chair Stares
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We all have a set of gray, taupe, or brown folding chairs in our basement, don’t we? Maybe even a few of each? Spray paint is your best friend in making these dull, rec-center chairs look happy and bright. They look great mismatched or all one color.
2. Twist and Shout
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Isn’t it annoying when you’re playing Twister and the mat keeps crumpling up underneath you? Here is your outdoor, summer solution. Cut a hole in the bottom of a box and spray the circles on your lawn. To be on the safe side, and to be kind to your lawn, use the spray chalk that is commonly used on athletic fields, made by World Class Athletic Surfaces. And then think of the possibilities: lawn hopscotch, 4-Square, birthday wishes for your kids…
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3. Rug Plug
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Full disclosure: this rug was made with regular house paint, but it could easily have been made with spray paint.
Holly taped off this very graphic pattern with painter’s tape and went to town with her fave shade of coral. It looks straight off the rack of West Elm!
4. Frame Fame
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This quick DIY makeover is nothing short of genius. Painted painter’s tape. Yes, you heard right…the maker sprayed the tape gold and meticulously wrapped it around the corners of simple wall frames for this expensive and high-end look.
5. Mirror, Mirror on the Wall
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These beautifully sculpted mirrors are designed by the artists of Codor Designs, but with a little flea market hunting and gathering, you could probably DIY one of a similar look. With a splash of white spray paint, an old and dingy mirror — or frame — reflects calm and serenity. Ahhh.
6. Jar of Goodness
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The marriage of spray paint and mason jars is a sure-fire, runaway hit. You simply can’t go wrong. To give painted mason jars a weathered patina, rub the dry painted surface gently with a fine sand paper or steel wool.
7. Shake It Off
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We’ve all seen the adorable salt and pepper shakers at flea markets and thrift stores. The look so cute and kitchsy hanging out two-by-two on the shelves, but as you scan the selection, it’s hard to imagine how you are going to work that multi-colored nostalgia into your décor. These stallions were spray painted with a glossy white then dipped in gold enamel for that extra added elegance.
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8. Flower Power
Even the most banal surface can come to life with spray paint…take these terracotta pots for example. Use Rust-Oleum Mirror Finish or Krylon Looking Glass Mirror to get this stylish metallic mirrored finish.
9. Animal Kingdom
(Photo: The Sweetest Occasion)
You could bake the most boring Duncan Hines birthday cake in the world, but if you top it with these candle animals, you will look like Martha Stewart. Spray them a new color every year so your kids don’t get tired of ‘em. Try using them to create a carousel-like effect or a little marching band of animals.
10. Gold Standard
Hot pink and shiny gold do wonders for drab bar stools. Check out the how-to at Honeybear Lane to see how the maker cleverly masked off the stools to paint the legs.
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