Make A Plastic Garbage Can Look High End

I couldn't stand it any longer. That plain, plastic garbage can in my kitchen. I took it on as a challenge!
I primed it with Rustoleum's Plastic Primer and then painted the can with neutral brown paint. I sponged a deeper color on to the piece and blended it to create a soft faux finish, then added a second, even deeper color.
I then used our Raised Plaster Brassio Frieze stencil with metallic gold paint to create a focal design. Sealing it with spray varnish was all that was needed to protect the finish. What compliments I've had on that garbage can and now I don't mind it being out in the open for everyone to see!

A tall plastic garbage can is just an eyesore.

Primed with spray plastic primer before a coat of neutral brown paint.

Sponging on a deeper paint color

A second, even deeper color is sponged on to the surface and blended

Stenciling in metallic gold creates a focal design. Spray varnish protects the piece.

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Sheila Matheis
on Apr 22, 2018
How do you clean it? Was curious if you used chemicals to clean it and if so how its held upm
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- Sheila Matheis
  on Apr 28, 2018
  Thank you. Am definitely going to try this. Yours looks great!
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Wxw
on Jul 13, 2018
Remember where you purchased stencil? Would love to use on a wall. BTW, Love the trash can. Would work for our dwnstrs bath.
Also, if concerned with cleaning or long lasting finish, i spray majority of my paint projects with satin finish, clear polyureathane found @ home improvement stores. Provides protection for outdoor artwork, planters, etc., does not alter color or finish. Polyureathane also available in a "shine" finish for a "glossy" look if your paint your paint product is flat or satin.
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- Victoria Larsen
  on Jul 14, 2018
  Great info! I always use a sealer on furniture or outdoor projects as well.
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Janet sullivan
on Oct 23, 2018
What paint do you use for stepling?
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- Victoria Larsen Stencils
  on Oct 23, 2018
  I used acrylic paint for the entire project. Then spray with clear varnish to protect the finish.
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Jane Mulder
on May 26, 2018
I will try it!
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Wxw
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If concerned with cleaning or long lasting finish, i spray majority of my paint projects with satin finish, clear polyureathane found @ home improvement stores. Provides protection for outdoor artwork, planters, wooden tables, etc. Helps keep from weathering, wood rot, does not alter color or finish. Polyureathane also available in a "shine" finish for a "glossy" look if your paint your paint product is flat or satin.
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