Can I use regular paint on a Keezer?

[TheClaw]

I just want to double check before I go out a buy some paint that I could use regular paint like Glidden at Home Depot since I can get it in my teams colors (Freezer grey and the collar scarlet ) Will it damage my freezer, and what is so special about "appliance" paint?

 

[Fennis]

I wouldn't get regular latex paint. I don't think it will bond well with metal and will most likely just end up peeling or rubbing off, especially when you try to clean it. Maybe enamel paint would work like you use for outdoor furniture or on cars. Plus, enamel paint can come in spray cans which will make the job go a lot faster and its not too expensive.

 

[hpz937]

any spray paint should work fine. appliance paint is not needed, I believe appliance paint is epoxy, more durable for heavy use.

 

[LandoLincoln]

Yeah, I'd avoid the latex paints. I painted my friend's keezer with a latex based paint and I wish I had gone the oil-based paint route.

 

[TheClaw]

Good to know. Do you think it would be worth priming before putting the 1st coat on?

 

[bigjason6]

Don't worry about priming the surface. Just give it a decent sanding to give the new paint a good surface to adhere to. What kind of finish are you going for?

 

[TheClaw]

I haven't decided if I want a matte or glossy finish yet, although I am thinking about trying to turn it into chalkboard paint for I can draw and write on it

 

[bigjason6]

Matte finishes are pretty easy to apply. The chalkboard paint would be a really cool idea. Write it really big so no one has an excuse for not knowing what they're drinking!

 

[Domer]

ya, dont use a brush on something you want smooth. matte finish will be the easiest, gloss is tuff to make look good as the end surface needs to be smooth as glass. get a couple cans of primer, and a couple cans of matte paint (keeping to the same brand helps) sand, prime, sand, prime, sand, paint, sand, paint, sand, paint.
follow the directions on the can to the letter, temps and all... and you should be fine.