Painting plastic sheet with acrylic paint is easy if done properly.
How coater a acrylic sheet for paint.
Apply the second coat generously to ensure good coverage.
Dry the sheet with a soft tea towel.
Let the paint dry for at least two hours before applying a second coat.
Again hold the spray or nozzle about 8 inches from the plexiglas.
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Using an acrylic spray paint spray the sheets.
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Like most painting it requires a foundation of primer in order to make the paint adhere to the plastic better.
Applying a second coat.
Translucent paint works best if you plan to hang a painted acrylic panel in a window or if you are making lighted wall art.
For example the packaging for golden soft gel gloss recommends mixing 2 parts soft gel gloss to 1 part water but follow whatever instructions are on the gloss medium or gel gloss that you choose.
Instead opt for acrylic based paints.
Opaque paint works best if you are refacing cabinet doors or making a painted water wall.
The isolation coat acts as a barrier between your painting and the varnish protecting your painting from the chemicals that remove the varnish.
Make sure that no dirt is left on it or scratches may occur during drying.
The final step is to apply an acrylic paint sealer to the coasters following the instructions on the can.
A good tip is to place the acrylic sheet if it is not too large in an oven for 10 minutes at 40 celsius.
You can paint acrylic sheets using translucent or opaque paints depending on the desired look of the finished piece.
The primer forms a base that is similar to a canvas for the paint to adhere to so it does not flake off.
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Once you are finished with the first layer paint a second coat.
Then spray paint in even sweeps across your surface.
Try to make the coating as thin as possible while still covering the entire surface.
When you re done repeat these steps for the next two coasters or however many you have chosen to create.
So choose a high performing acrylic enamel spray paint or simply look for a paint designed to bond with plastic.