Spray-Paint Perfection

How to get a flawless finish from a can of spray paint

Hello, and welcome to Joe Shows How! In this week’s video, I’m excited to share with you several tips and techniques for applying spray paint from a can.

Now you might be wondering what’s to know: shake the can, press the tip and start spraying. Well, that’s certainly one approach, but that doesn’t mean it’s the correct or best way to spray paint. In order to consistently produce a smooth, flawless finish, you’ll need to know a few simple solutions and trade secrets. For example, here are a few of the tips from this week’s video:

• Use an auxiliary handle to reduce fatigue and increase control

• Hold the spray-paint can 10 to 12 inches from the surface

• Start and stop spraying off of the surface

• Spray perfectly parallel to the surface; don’t swing your arm in an arc

• Apply two to three lights coats of paint, and lightly sand between coats

• Immediately after spraying, wipe the spray tip clean to prevent clogging

• To get every drop of paint out of the can, align the spray tip with the dot on the top of the can

I hope that these tips and techniques come in handy next time you use a can of spray paint. And thanks, as always, for your support!