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
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
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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Josefina Woolleyon Jan 16, 2019Love it, I will try this, I have exactly the same garbage bin in my kitchen
Nurseoneon Jan 16, 2019pretty
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How do you clean it? Was curious if you used chemicals to clean it and if so how its held upm
Thank you. Am definitely going to try this. Yours looks great!
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.
Great info! I always use a sealer on furniture or outdoor projects as well.
What paint do you use for stepling?
I used acrylic paint for the entire project. Then spray with clear varnish to protect the finish.