Poster paints are most often used on paper or cardboard because they require a porous surface. You can use poster paint on foam, wood, stone, or concrete but not on plastic, glass, fiberglass, or metal. Learn how to stick poster paint on plastic with our easy.
Plastic is a tricky surface to paint. Unlike wood, plastic is not porous, so the paint has little to stick to. With the right amount of preparation, however, you can paint plastic with success.
Keep in mind, however, that depending on the type of paint and plastic you are working with, the paint may eventually chip off, especially after heavy or frequent use. Acrylic paint is a very versatile medium that can be used on lots of different surfaces, from wood to glass, and even plastic. Ensuring that acrylic paint lasts on plastic can take some know-how, so we have created this beginner.
Also, referred to as poster color, tempera paint is a permanent, quick-drying coating, consisting of pigment and a glutinous binding agent, like egg yolk. When Tempera peels from plastic, the culprit is almost always improper surface preparation. As a general rule, spray paints that are made to stick to plastics, such as Rust-Oleum Paint for Plastic, will stick to most types of plastics except for Polyethylene.
No Primer has to be applied first and no sanding is required for this type of paint. Only Plastics that don´t bend or move can be painted. Here is a List of Paints that will stick to Plastic without Primer.
Much like spray paint, plastic furniture, décor and accessories are affordable, durable and versatile, offering the perfect way to spruce up or add bold pops of color to your favorite spaces. Use acrylic tempera paint Tempera paint, also known as poster colour, is a permanent, quick-drying coating that consists of pigment and a glutinous binding agent, such as egg yolk. While it is a great option for painting on paper, it is not the best option for plastic surfaces as it tends to peel off due to improper surface preparation.
Poster paint is water-based (and made to be used on paper or card) and does not stick very well on plastic, which is non. It is especially important to use the proper paint that is specifically designed for your plastic painting projects. If you have ever tried to paint something plastic, and the paint cracked and/or peeled off, you will understand why it is important to begin with the correct product.
We will learn about the different paints crafters use on plastics.