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.
Enamel paint on vinyl suitcase.
Primer adheres to the the vinyl suitcase while allowing the paint a surface to adhere to the primer.
I scrubbed it up once with dish detergent and water then followed by wiping it down with alcohol.
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.
Then spray the suitcase back and forth making sure to spray off the edges of the suitcase which will help avoid any drips.
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.
It will just soak up the paint like a sponge.
But since i get the question so often i thought i d better show you the process firsthand.
I ve finished painting my set of vintage suitcases and testing out the annie sloane chalk paint.
Avoid shiny vinyl or patent leather too.
How to paint suitcases.
This task needs particular paint to cover the material.
Hold the spray paint can about 2 feet above the item you are spraying and begin spraying just off the suitcase.
There are also certain ways to apply the paint.
If you plan to add a design look for.
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.
How to paint suitcases is one question i get asked often ever since i published this white suitcase nightstand.
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.
The short answer is yes.
Select the suitcase you plan to paint wisely.
Paint adheres more firmly to a clean surface so really put your back into it.
This suitcase had some kind of weird plastic coating and it worked.
Do not try to paint a canvas or cloth covered suitcase.
I also advise using 2.