How To Spray Paint A Headboard

While ventilation is important with both brushed and spray paints.

How to spray paint a headboard. If your headboard is covered in fabric first remove the fabric and staples holding it on. Take the headboard outside or to a well ventilated area then cover the area beneath the headboard with a drop cloth or newspaper. Apply a light coat of white primer to the entire surface of the headboard as explained in the prior step using a rust inhibiting spray primer. I m thrilled to be partnering with rust oleum spray paint to bring you this fun headboard makeover.

A spray bottle is a must. Spray paint primer i used valspar project perfect this is apparently optional but i wanted to cut down on coats of the actual paint spray paint primer same brand. It all starts with a new rug. All opinions are my own.

I also used a sponge brush for painting. Work with the spray bottle like you did with the first coat. A headboard of your choice. Apply it with long even strokes holding the can.

Apply this coat a little thicker than the last. You must keep the fabric wet while painting the fabric. Flat white and silver. Work in only one area at a time.

Just eyeball it to thin the paint out a bit. Then i sprayed the fabric so the paint would go on easity. Once you have exposed the wood of the board you should sand it down well on both sides with a medium grit sandpaper. First i vacuumed my headboard in fact i had two and did the same on both and filled in a spray bottle with some water.

The new rug did not match the thread of green throughout the room so i had to somehow. Holding the can approximately 8 inches from the surface of your headboard spray in short sweeping motions for a uniform application. Let dry another 12 24 hours or until dry to the touch. The evolution of a space is sometimes a long and winding one and eleanor s room has been ground zero for a domino effect of updates.

If your headboard is painted you must also sand it but you may need a coarser grit to get the job done.