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Why would I choose
A SPRAY PAINT CAN instead of traditional paint?
A professional finish, without extra tools. Spray painting makes it very easy to get an even finish on any surface without ugly brush stripes. You won’t need any special rollers or other additional tools to apply the paint.
It’s simply super easy. A spray can is easier to use and reuse than a traditional can of paint you need a screwdriver to pry open. Also, special objects and surfaces are not a problem as the spray mist can easily reach any and all cracks and corners.
More options, more inspiration. Spray paint dries very fast and comes in a variety of colours not available right off the shelf in traditional paints. Additionally, spray paints are suitable for most common surfaces and materials.
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How to
SUCCEED
with spray paint. Don’t take shortcuts or rush through. Spray the paint from top to bottom and left to right in thin layers. Don’t try to take shortcuts by applying thicker layers, this will only result in paint runoff.
What do I need? Not much. Just make sure you have enough paint for your project, sanding paper, suitable tools and/or product for pre-cleaning the paintable surface and protective paper.
Remember to remove the safety ring. All PAINT.GUIDE spray paints come with a red safety ring under the spray nozzle to prevent accidental spraying. Lift off the nozzle to remove the ring. You can replace the ring when storing the paint.
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What makes
PAINT.GUIDE different?
Easy to use. Best colours. Easy to choose products. More pigments, higher yield. Maximum inspiration.
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Hey,
PLEASE PAY ATTENTION!
You can judge these cans by their cover.
Paint Base Pay attention to whether the paint is acrylic, alkyd or hybrid. That will affect your choice of primer & lacquer.
My true colour Regardless of any colour maps and other instructional or reference information you can always see the true colour of each paint from it’s cap.
RAL Colour This is where you find the specific RAL colour the paint is aligned with. Use this information to match the paint with other paints or items.
Matt, Gloss, Ultra Matt... Each paint also comes in a specific gloss. Some paints like Black and White are available in a variety of Gloss levels but some paints like the Vintage range are only available in one level, in this case the Ultra Matt.
Easy to read instructions and symbols. Remember to read these through carefully but use also your own common sense. Conditions like temperature, the paintable surface and the amount of paint will affect e.g. the drying time.
Material guidelines We give you a list of materials and surfaces that can be painted with each spray paint. Some other materials might still be paintable as well but you always should test first.
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Indoor & Outdoor
BLACK, WHITE & GREY acrylic spray paints
Black, Grey & White Spray paint can be used to paint any of the most common surfaces, such as wood, hard plastic, metal, stone, glass and concrete. The black, white and grey sprays are suitable for both indoor and outdoor use and the size, form or quantity of the objects don’t matter.
STONE
WOOD
METAL
GLASS
PLASTIC
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Chrome Spray Paint
BLACK RAL 9005 MATT
Black RAL9005 White RAL9000 Anthracite Grey Ash Grey
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Indoor & Outdoor
BASIC RAL COLOURS alkyd spray paints
You don’t always need to go for the effect colours to show some personality. Basic Red, Blue and Yellow can also provide the needed highlight.
STONE
WOOD
METAL
GLASS
PLASTIC
WHAT’S YOUR COLOUR?
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BLUE
RAL 5010 HIGH GLOSS
YELLOW RAL 1021 HIGH GLOSS
RED
RAL 3002 HIGH GLOSS
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Indoor specialties
PINK & LIME ZEST alkyd spray paint
Specialty colours
Our first two specialty colours were selected for their popularity and high contrast. They’re intended mainly for indoor uses, for decorative objects, but can also be used as temporary highligths in other projects.
METAL
WOOD
STONE
PLASTIC
GLASS
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GOLD & BRONZE acrylic spray paints
GLASS
WOOD
STONE
PLASTIC
METAL
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GOLD
Gold & Bronze The gold and bronze spray paints are suitable for indoor uses. If you need the surface to be a bit more durable you can add a layer of varnish to protect the golden surface. Both paints are suitable for most home surfaces.
BRONZE
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Indoor specialties
CHROME
acrylic spray paint
CHROME
Chrome Spray Paint Chrome will give a shiny, chrome-like surface for any decor object. Take care what you paint with it though. Chrome paint is not scratch proof and does not like to be handled.
METAL
STONE
PLASTIC
WOOD
GLASS
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Indoor & Outdoor
SILVER
SILVER
alkyd spray paint
Silver Spray Paint With the silver spray paint you can renew old items or create new and shiny objects. The spray gives a beautiful shine. Silver is the only metallic spray that can also be used outdoors without a separate layer of lacquer.
PLASTIC
METAL
GLASS
STONE
WOOD
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Indoor specialties
VINTAGE
acrylic spray paints
WHITE SPRAY PAINT ULTRA MATT
ANTIQUE
WHITE SPRAY PAINT ULTRA MATT
CLOUD
GREY
SPRAY PAINT ULTRA MATT
SAND
SPRAY PAINT ULTRA MATT
STONE SPRAY PAINT ULTRA MATT
PINK
SPRAY PAINT ULTRA MATT
GLASS
WOOD
STONE
PLASTIC
METAL
GRACEFULLY AGED SURFACE.
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Get the vintage look Vintage spray paints are Ultra Matt so you will get a result that is very close to a chalk paint. However, unlike chalk paint, a spray paint will give you a very even surface, it’s more durable and more flexible than traditional chalk paint. Finally, if you would like a vintage finish, you can get it easily by sanding the finished surface.
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Extra extra
FUNCTIONAL SPECIALTIES window & radiator
Windows, lists & radiators These surfaces see a lot of wear you might not notice at first glance but over time they may yellow, stain or simply get damaged. The Radiator White spray paint is specifically designed for radiators. It can sustain changes in temperature and there’s no reason you couldn’t use it for other projects as well, such as the lamp next to the radiator that is also affected by the warmth. Heat resistance +110°C degrees. Use the hybrid Window/List White similarly for the window panes and door frames. The colour NCS 0502-Y is the universal Window/List colour, unless you opted to spray paint them pink.
Extra extra
OTHER STUFF YOU NEED primer & lacquers
Primer & Lacquers The most important job for a primer is to ensure that the paint itself sticks to the paintable surface. When painting with bright or specialty colours it also neutralises the surface so that you won’t need to spray as many layers. Additionally, a primer will help by evening out the surface. Ultimately, it’s not absolutely necessary to use a primer, but it will help you succeed. A lacquer will protect the final painted surface from wear and tear. It can be used for other projects as well, the surface doesn’t need to be spray painted.
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