Weekend Warrior’s Toolkit: Spray Paint

Spray PaintIn keeping with the theme of highlighting items that can be essential to have around in case the mood to take on a craft project strikes you, we’re going to focus on spray paint.

Sure, spray paint can be used for other ‘art forms’ that tend to be more or less popular, depending on your viewpoint.

Spray paint, however can be as useful to the craftsman as duct tape is to a handyman.

Like many tools and materials, there is no one-size-fits-all solution.

Types of spray paint vary in purpose and finished effect depending upon your needs and the intended use.

Only being available in primary colors is definitely a thing of the past. Spray paint is available in almost ever color in the spectrum; literally. If your local hardware store has a limited selection, don’t hesitate to turn to the World Wide Web where you can find specialty stores that carry hundreds of shades and tints.

Color aside, functional spray paint has truly revolutionized the possibilities of what you can create when you roll your sleeves up and head to the workshop. There are spray paints that provide specific finishes like matte, pearlized, enamel, glitter, metallic, clear glazes and UV-resistant top coats as well.

There are even textured spray paints, like chalkboard and stone, that creates a completely different surface and finished look of any item you choose to coat. Don’t be concerned if what you’re planning to spray paint isn’t a traditional, absorbent surface. There are spray paints that have been formulated to chemically bond with plastics and metals.

Even if you’re not planning to use spray paint for the final surface, there are primers and gasso that will make the finished product come out even and looking great.

Whether it’s touching things up, giving finished items a little personality or completely overhauling a piece of furniture’s look, spray paint can be an invaluable asset to your toolkit.