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Easy Spray Paint Makeover Ideas for Thrifty Finds

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5 easy spray paint makeover ideas from some of my favorite thrifty projects.

I have a confession to make.

I’ve always loved painting and DIY but I used to hate using spray paint. Ok, maybe not hate but I did have a deep dislike.

Easy Spray Paint Makeover Ideas for Thrifty Finds graphic with mason jar and spray paint, vintage mirror, tomato cage and spray paint and green lamp on nightstandGive me a can of paint and a good ole’ paint brush and I could paint all day long. Spray paint was a different story though. I had no love for it.

At first…

It took me a while to get the hang of using it, but I eventually warmed up to the idea. Now I can’t imagine not using it.

There’s really nothing you can’t do with a can of spray paint. It can transform even the simplest pieces, and it won’t break the bank.

I’ve used it for so many thrifty projects over the years, from a nightstand to a powder room door, and thought it would be fun to look back at some of my favorite makeovers.

How to Turn a Thrifted Mirror into a Chalkboard

When we were renovating our kitchen in our Illinois house, I really wanted to have a chalkboard calendar. I had an idea in mind but when I spied a vintage mirror in a thrift store, my plans changed. This turned out to be one of my fave projects that I’ve ever done (and it was so easy to do).

thrifted wood mirror that will get a spray paint makeover

Mason Jar Lamp

This was another kitchen renovation project.

I searched high and low for a cute lamp for our new kitchen. When I couldn’t find what I wanted I decided to make one with a $1.99 Mason jar that I found at the thrift store. It turned out even better than I hoped.

spray paint, water bottle and mason jar that will get a spray paint makeover

Tomato Cage Plant Stand

Talk about thrifty…

This plant stand idea was as cheap as they come. All I needed was a tomato cage, that we already had, and spray paint…of course.

What we got was a one-of-a-kind plant stand.

tomato cage turned plant stand and can of spray paint

DIY Spray Paint Glass Vase

I usually have an idea of what I want when I’m decorating. If I can’t find what I’m looking for, I usually end up making it. This one was super easy and all it took was an inexpensive glass vase, painter’s tape and spray paint. It turned out to be the perfect piece.

painter's tape and glass vase that will get a spray paint makeover

Gold Spray Paint Lamp Makeover

What do you do with a green lamp when you change the decor in a bedroom? You paint it!

This one was a bit of an experiment but I love the way it turned out. A huge spray paint win!

green lamp on nightstand that will get a spray paint makeover

So, how do you feel about spray paint? Have you done any projects with it?


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    • I know just what you mean. It took me a while to learn how to use it without making a mess but now I love it. I’m impatient when it comes to doing projects so I would rush through and spray too much at once. It still happens but not as much. 😉

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  3. I still am a failure with spray paint. I have never had a success with it. My husband used it for all his painting projects while I slowly but surely painted mine with a brush.

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    • It took me a long time to get the hang of it so I understand. I tend to rush and spray too much at once. I still have slip-ups but I’m getting better. Still love using my paintbrush too. Nothing wrong with slow and steady. 😉

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  5. I actually love spray paint because I don’t like cleaning paintbrushes! You shared a lot of great ideas, now I just have to motivate myself to do something with all this inspiration. 😉 It’s always so much fun to see what you share for the monthly Thrifty Style posts.

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