I want to paint a dish drainer that has some type of coating already on it. This dish drainers design is unusual & I'd like to keep it, but I don't like the color. Is it safe to use regular spray paint for metal, and what is the best way to do it?
Thanks for any response.
2006-11-19 11:50:44 · 10 answers · asked by calimari 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
yes u can but spend a little more cash and buy finish spray.perfect results
2006-11-19 13:19:21 · answer #1 · answered by mack 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This question has two components--can you spray paint the dish drainer with a regular spray paint for metal? The answer to this question is a definite yes. Is it safe, because hot food will obviously react with the paint? I don't know if there was ever made a conclusive study on the long term effects? So it is up to you. If you like to keep the piece, you can paint it anyway and use for something else not coming in touch with food--part of a flower arrangement perhaps? Good luck!
2006-11-19 12:10:02 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Metal Dish Drainer
2016-11-09 22:40:27 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The paint will peel off in no time at all. This applies both if it is a metal drainer, or a plastic coated one. Can`t you get an identical one ? Surely there is a manufactures name on it, you could write to them and ask for your nearest stockist, if you like it so much. But honestly, I would not chance getting flakes of paint on your dishes or in your food.
2006-11-19 12:58:49 · answer #4 · answered by Social Science Lady 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would just throw the dish drainer away and buy a new one. The paint won't stick since there will be so much moisture. If you attempt to paint it, remove the coating from it, then paint it with a metal primer/sealer so it won't rust. Following, use a metal paint.
2006-11-19 12:03:16 · answer #5 · answered by Jared P 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We had a dish drainer which was coated in white PVC, and had started to split in various places, I took it to the local (Edinburgh) Blindcraft workshops and they stripped it and dipped it in pvc or nylon and it's still good 3-4 years later. I wouldn't waste time trying to paint it, it will only last for a few days.
2006-11-19 19:35:30 · answer #6 · answered by jayktee96 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
some types of paint will melt the coating on the drainer you should use enamel and i would think it will not stick too good. if you paint it be sure to allow it to dry over night.
2006-11-19 11:57:19 · answer #7 · answered by roy40372 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO NO - UNLES THE paint is "non lead" paint.
2006-11-19 12:06:15 · answer #8 · answered by Aurther S 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if its something i eat off of or use for my food & plates...don't do it.
they are inexpensive
2006-11-19 11:56:37 · answer #9 · answered by ticketoride04 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just get a new one there cheap.
2006-11-19 12:53:53 · answer #10 · answered by Larry-Oklahoma 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋