I used 3 full cans and could have used a small amount from a 4th can.
Spray paint vinyl vertical blinds.
This mini blind makeover with spray paint is an easy way to give blinds some real personality using whatever color you love with any lace curtain or tablecloth pattern.
I was thinking i could easily use 2 cans of spray paint on these 2 smaller blinds.
How to paint blinds.
Flip the blinds over once the paint dries and.
Painting blinds is a quick and easy way to give your windows a whole new look on a budget.
I underestimated the amount that would be wasted on trying to spray the strings to get proper coverage.
Shake the spray can for a minute or two.
One type has a fabric insert that fits into a plastic sleeve with vinyl backing.
Vertical blinds come in two common styles.
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Pick a spray paint.
The other type is a plain vinyl slat with the fabric permanently affixed to one side.
We did this two years ago and the paint is still adhering great.
We painted our perfectly good but outdated vertical blinds with spray paint made for plastic.
They can be wrap.
Once the paint dries apply another coat if necessary allowing it to dry as well.
If you have fabric blinds you should pick a spray paint meant for fabric which you can find at a craft store.
I d recommend this technique to anybody.
Don t underestimate the amount of spray paint needed.
You know how we can be in a hurry sometimes well too often.
You just need enough space and drop cloths to take down the individual blind slats and spray them then let them dry thoroughly before re hanging.
Just please don t use something that has sentimental or monetary value.
Specialty paints designed to adhere to the specific type of surface such as fabric paints for fabric or spray.
Paint the horizontal bar that holds the blinds up as well.
If you have vinyl or a combination of vinyl and fabric pick a multi surface spray paint.
Then spray the blinds beginning and ending each paint burst beyond the edge of the blinds to help prevent drips.
In most cases you do not want to paint the plain usually white vinyl back of the blind.
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I needed to get this done fast and there was no way i would take down my blinds piece by piece to paint it.