application
How do I apply spray paint evenly?
Follow these simple tips to help ensure that your Krylon® spray paint is evenly applied to your project every time:
- Shake your Krylon spray can vigorously for two minutes after the ball within the can begins to rattle
- Test your spray paint and painting technique on a piece of scrap material until you have achieved a satisfied result
- Hold your Krylon spray can 6 to 8 inches away from project surface
- Spray project using several thin coats of spray paint instead of one thick coat
- Begin and finish your spray pattern off the object, releasing the tip at the end of each pass
- Use an even side-to-side motion
- Overlap your spray pattern by about one-third with each pass
For smoothest results, we suggest always applying a coat of Krylon primer before applying spray paint. Below are a list of Krylon primers to help get you started:
- Krylon® ColorMaster Primer
- Krylon® ColorMaster Plastic Primer
- Krylon® Rust Protector™ Galvanizing Primer
- Krylon® Rust Protector™ Rust Converting Primer
- Krylon® Rust Protector™ Rust Preventative Primer
- Krylon® Rust Tough® Prime™ Galvanizing Primer
- Krylon® Rust Tough® Primer
Still have questions about even spray paint application? Ask Krylon.