Do you have a plastic garden chair or a plastic table that you've been looking for? Then you can revitalize this by painting them.
In one color or if you are in a creative mood, in two colors.
How? You can read this below in this extensive step-by-step plan.
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Not All Types of Plastic Can You Paint
Degreasing Plastic Surface.
Which Primer Should I Use?
Which Type of Paint Is Suitable For Plastic?
Outside of your plastic paints
Plastic Painting: What You Need
Step-by-Step Plastic Painting
Step-by-Step Plastic in Two or Multiple Colors Paints
Not All Types of Plastic Can You Paint
You can not paint all kinds of plastic. These plastics are called Polypropylene (abbreviated PP) and Polyethylene (abbreviated PE).
If you want to paint these two types of plastic, the primer and the paint will not adhere well and peel off. What is a waste of your work, of course.
So find out what type of plastic your furniture or object is made of before you continue.
Degreasing Plastic Surface.
Normally you degrease surfaces with ammonia or St. Marc. But you can also degrease plastic surfaces with a little alcohol.
With a cloth and some alcohol, you clean the surface quickly.
Here you can get a cleaning alcohol at Kruidvat for € 2.35.
Which Primer Should I Use?
A primer is important when applying a new layer of paint on plastic. If you apply paint directly to plastic, chances are that it does not adhere well.
In addition to lightly sanding the plastic, the primer ensures that the paint does not peel and remains good for a long time.
You can get primers from pot and in a spray can.
With a spray primer it is necessary to use a mouth mask. And preferably also safety goggles to protect your eyes.
For small surfaces, a pot of plastic primer may be too much and you are left with too much. Then it is best to use a spray can of primer.
Below are some affordable primers that are suitable for plastics:
MOTIP 4063 adhesive primer (400 ml) - € 10.28
Flexa Primer Plastic (25 ml) - € 11,75
Sencys spray primer plastic (400 ml) - € 6,49
Which Type of Paint Is Suitable For Plastic?
You can get plastic paint in many different colors. In the sprayer version the color is already chosen for you, so it is more difficult to get exactly the color you want.
But there is enough choice in color. From gold to a matte white finish.
Below are some affordable spray cans and plastic paint pots in a row for your plastic surfaces:
Spray cans to paint plastic with GAMMA
Pay attention! The pots of plastic paint are alkyd-based, oil-based. You have to apply this outside.
Plastic paint from pot
Outside of your plastic paints
If you are using a pot of plastic paint or a spray can, it is strongly recommended to do this outside.
Because of the vapors and tiny paint particles that come in the air in an aerosol can you have a very well ventilated area.
Most likely this is not possible to achieve this in a normal barn or house. So preferably paint your plastic bench, chair or other furniture or object outdoors.
Plastic Painting: What You Need
You need the following products and materials to paint plastic:
Cotton cleaning cloth;
Bucket or teil;
Sponge;
Mild detergent;
Hot water;
Plastic primer
Plastic paint;
Mouth cap;
Safety glasses;
Brush with soft hair;
Fine sandpaper or sanding block (Grain 500 or higher);
Plastic sail or old paper;
Painter's gloves;
Painting tape;
Washing gloves.
Step-by-Step Plastic Painting
Proceed as follows to apply the primer and the paint. In this example we use a spray can.
Step 1: Fill a bucket or teat with warm water and add a little detergent.
Step 2: You can put on a pair of dishwashing gloves for this. You can also do it at the next step with the cleaning alcohol. Because your hands dry out.
Immerse the sponge in the hot water and clean the plastic surface. Let it dry.
Step 3: Drop a little bit of cleaning alcohol onto a cotton cleaning cloth. Clean the plastic surface further.
Step 4: Place a plastic sheet or old paper on the floor of your garden or balcony. Put your plastic chair, bench or other plastic object on the tarpaulin or paper.
Make sure you also protect the environment.
Step 5: Stick the parts with masking tape from your plastic chair or bench that you do not want to have painted. Think of the legs or the handrails.
Step 6: Put on a mouth cap and possibly put on safety goggles. Start carefully with a sanding of the plastic surface with the fine sandpaper or block.
Step 7: After scouring remove all residues of plastic from the surface with a brush.
Step 8: Apply or spray the plastic primer as described in the instructions.
If you do not have a mouthpiece or safety glasses yet, do it now.
Apply a thin layer. You can possibly apply two thin layers of primer. It is better to apply two thin layers of primer than a thick layer.
The result is in fact smoother.
Step 9: Let the primer dry for the duration stated in the instructions.
Step 10: Then apply the lacquer paint over the primer. Apply several (up to 4 to 5) thin layers for the best effect.
Also protect your airways and your eyes with a mouth mask and safety glasses.
Step 11: Let the paint dry thoroughly before you use it.
Continue to the next cup to get your plastic chair or bench in two or more colors.
Are you satisfied with one color on the plastic, then you can let the paint harden. It takes about a day or two before the paint is really dry and you can use it.
Step-by-Step Plastic in Two or Multiple Colors Paints
In addition to dyeing your plastic chair, bench or other plastic object in one color, you can also give it several colors.
Think of stripes or circles. In the following step-by-step plan we will teach you how to get a plastic chair in two colors.
First go through the steps under the headings ' Plastic Painting: What You Need '
and ' Step-by-Step Plastic Painting ' and then continue with the steps below to get it in two colors, also known as color blocking.
Step 1: Did you apply the base color to the plastic and is it dry? Then you can continue to paint the second layer.
Stick the part of the plastic with painting tape that you do not want to have in another color.
Step 2: Put on safety goggles and a masquerade for protection.
Step 3: Apply the second color to the plastic. Work again in a few thin layers for the best result.
Step 4: Let the paint harden well before you use it. This can take a day or two.
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