What type of paint do I use to paint a plastic shelf unit?

by Gracefullikeagazelle

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I have a white plastic 3-shelf Walmart basic shelving unit that needs paint or something to blend in with a blue shower curtain and bathroom accessories. What kind of paint do you suggest?

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Janet Pizaro on Oct 05, 2017

Rustoleum 2X spray paint for plastic

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Shelby on Oct 05, 2017

I use the Rustoleum spray paint that says its for plastic on the can. Light coats to keep it from running!

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Catherine Anspaugh on Oct 05, 2017

Make sure that it is scrubbed clean and then I would recommend spray paint. Ask at your hardware store to see which they would recommend.

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- Gracefullikeagazelle on Oct 05, 2017
  
  Good ideas. I'll try Home Hardware in the Market. Thx Catherine!
  
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Johnavallance82 on Oct 05, 2017

How about Contact Paper?

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- Gracefullikeagazelle on Oct 05, 2017
  
  I considered that but I guess I want something that is easy to touch-up. Besides, I'm not familiar with Contact Paper but this unit has posts and curved shelves which I doubt will accept CP easily. I'm looking for EASY!
  Thx for the suggestion.
  
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- Johnavallance82 on Oct 05, 2017
  
  Canbrush is a spray paint for plastic and it comes in many colours - available eBay.............UK
  
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Bobbi Lively on Oct 05, 2017

Krylon has a spray paint specifically for plastic and it comes in a multitude of colors.

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Gracefullikeagazelle on Oct 05, 2017

Never heard of Krylon. Will look it up now. Thanks Bobbi!

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Catherine Anspaugh on Oct 05, 2017

Always happy to help. Good luck!

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Johnavallance82 on Oct 05, 2017

Plasticote paint or ESP Primer and paint

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