Hold the spray paint can about 2 feet above the item you are spraying and begin spraying just off the suitcase.
Enamel paint on vinyl suitcase.
How to paint suitcases.
I also advise using 2.
If you plan to add a design look for.
This suitcase had some kind of weird plastic coating and it worked.
Flexible vinyl is used to cover various surfaces and while it can be purchased in numerous colors sometimes it is nice to change or refresh the color without having the purchase new vinyl.
You can use a vinyl spray but you must use a primer first before you do.
I like the new color you can see what they looked like originally here the cases can now go anywhere in my home for extra storage the cases can now go anywhere in my home for extra storage.
I scrubbed it up once with dish detergent and water then followed by wiping it down with alcohol.
I ve finished painting my set of vintage suitcases and testing out the annie sloane chalk paint.
People want to know all the details as if there is some deep dark secret that i could share well let me tell you there is nothing easier no need to be afraid.
If your suitcase had scuffing pills little balls of plastic stuck to the surface or a shiny finish try sanding it with a fine grain 200 sandpaper this will insure that your paint sticks.
Avoid shiny vinyl or patent leather too.
But since i get the question so often i thought i d better show you the process firsthand.
How to paint suitcases is one question i get asked often ever since i published this white suitcase nightstand.
Paint adheres more firmly to a clean surface so really put your back into it.
It will just soak up the paint like a sponge.
Then spray the suitcase back and forth making sure to spray off the edges of the suitcase which will help avoid any drips.
This task needs particular paint to cover the material.
Old suitcase painter s tape in 1 5 thick paints in your color choice we used interior wall paint in samples about 3 each paint brushes or roller triple thick glaze for stripes start by laying down a piece of tape going.
There are also certain ways to apply the paint.
The short answer is yes.
When applying spray paint lay your suitcase down on several sheets of newspaper in a well ventilated area.
Select the suitcase you plan to paint wisely.