Spray Painting a Childrens Bedroom Storage

Interior

Exterior

How-To Videos

Children's Bedroom Storage

What you'll need:

Here's everything you'll need to get it right the first time.

Three Wooden Storage units
Low tack self-adhesive repositionable plastic
Masking tape
Scissors (or craft knife)
Pencil
Newspaper
White primer
Gloss Real Red
Gloss Royal Blue

What better way to encourage your kids to tidy away their toys and game pieces than with these fun storage boxes. It's simple to brighten up even the dullest items around your children's bedroom with Valspar Spray Paints, so why not give it a try? It really is easy - all you need is some Valspar paints and you can give a new lease of life to old storage boxes or add that personal touch to something new. Just follow the simple step by step instructions below - you'll be astounded by the results.

Tip: You can print a simple image out from your computer then apply it to your self-adhesive plastic and cut through it.

Project steps

Once you have your storage boxes, old or new, purchase your Valspar spray paint and get creative. Why not browse your child's book collection for some big bold imagery or get online for inspiration? Remember, look for simple designs or shapes as they will be easiest to re-create and are usually more effective.
Of course you may prefer to follow the examples given here and use simple teddy bear, train or crayon designs. Start by lightly drawing the outline of your design on the self-adhesive plastic.
Once you've drawn your outline carefully cut your chosen design out. You now have your mask.
Remove the backing from the repositionable self-adhesive plastic and apply to the surface of your storage box. Before you begin spraying place down plenty of newspaper to protect the floor and surrounding area when spraying.
Spray the White Primer all over the stencil then wait 20 minutes.
If you are following the train design you need to cover over the train's chimney while you spray the main body of the train as both areas are different colours. To do this place newspaper over the chimney (ensuring there is a big overlap) and stick down with masking tape. Pay particular attention to the point where the chimney meets the trains body, stick a strip of tape along this edge so that when sprayed you will have a clean line. Now spray Gloss Real Red, leave this to dry for 45 minutes.
Once dry carefully remove the paper mask from the turret. You now need to place a paper mask over the main body of the train and stick down with masking tape, again paying particular attention to the point where the train's body meets the chimney so you achieve a clean line when sprayed. Now spray Gloss Royal Blue
To finish carefully remove all the mask after the image is completely dry, allow 45 minutes.

Note: Always follow usage instructions on the reverse of Valspar Spray Paint cans.

Retail Locator

Find a Lowe's Store Now

See How-To Videos

Learn how to paint from start to finish.

Watch Videos