This suitcase had some kind of weird plastic coating and it worked.
Enamel paint on vinyl suitcase.
Hold the spray paint can about 2 feet above the item you are spraying and begin spraying just off the suitcase.
You can use a vinyl spray but you must use a primer first before you do.
There are also certain ways to apply the paint.
I also advise using 2.
If you plan to add a design look for.
The short answer is yes.
This task needs particular paint to cover the material.
Do not try to paint a canvas or cloth covered suitcase.
I like the new color you can see what they looked like originally here the cases can now go anywhere in my home for extra storage the cases can now go anywhere in my home for extra storage.
It will just soak up the paint like a sponge.
Paint adheres more firmly to a clean surface so really put your back into it.
Old suitcase painter s tape in 1 5 thick paints in your color choice we used interior wall paint in samples about 3 each paint brushes or roller triple thick glaze for stripes start by laying down a piece of tape going.
Primer adheres to the the vinyl suitcase while allowing the paint a surface to adhere to the primer.
How to paint suitcases is one question i get asked often ever since i published this white suitcase nightstand.
Select the suitcase you plan to paint wisely.
When applying spray paint lay your suitcase down on several sheets of newspaper in a well ventilated area.
People want to know all the details as if there is some deep dark secret that i could share well let me tell you there is nothing easier no need to be afraid.
However i would use a stippling pouncing motion for the first coat this gives better coverage than stroking the paint on.
I ve finished painting my set of vintage suitcases and testing out the annie sloane chalk paint.
Flexible vinyl is used to cover various surfaces and while it can be purchased in numerous colors sometimes it is nice to change or refresh the color without having the purchase new vinyl.
But since i get the question so often i thought i d better show you the process firsthand.
How to paint suitcases.
Then spray the suitcase back and forth making sure to spray off the edges of the suitcase which will help avoid any drips.