Chalkboard Spray Paint

[Dulahey]

Just finished spraying my chest freezer with 2 coats of black primer, then two coats of Chalkboard spray paint. I just got back from dinner and went out to see how it looks after a couple hours of drying time.

It looks like @#$!....

The horizontal lines where I went back and forth spraying are extremely obvious. Anybody have any experience with this? Will sanding it extremely lightly help? I'm thinking I would've been better off using the paint instead of spray paint, but I thought the spray paint would stick better. Can I put the paint over the top of the spray?

 

[kh54s10]

Just finished spraying my chest freezer with 2 coats of black primer, then two coats of Chalkboard spray paint. I just got back from dinner and went out to see how it looks after a couple hours of drying time.

It looks like @#$!....

The horizontal lines where I went back and forth spraying are extremely obvious. Anybody have any experience with this? Will sanding it extremely lightly help? I'm thinking I would've been better off using the paint instead of spray paint, but I thought the spray paint would stick better. Can I put the paint over the top of the spray?

I would say yes you can put another coat of the chalkboard paint from the chalkboard quart can over the top of the spray paint. I have had varying luck with spray paint. If you go too slow you get runs, too fast and it doesn't cover. You should probably use a roller to get good, even coverage.

IIRC you will need to let this cure for a few days then "condition" by taking a chalk and covering the entire surface then "erasing" it or washing it off then it is ready for normal use.

 

[Stealthcruiser]

If it's the same brand, they should be compatible.
Let it cure well, then lightly scuff the entire surface with some 240-320 grit paper, or a red ScotchBrite hand pad.
Wipe it down with a tack rag, and roll it on with a foam roller.
Read the can directions and see if it mentions anything about a "roller additive", which helps the bubbles pop quickly, so they will "lay down".

 

[outside92129]

How close is the nozzle when you're spraying? It sounds like you may be too close.

 

[RachmaelBenApplebaum]

Spraying non-porous surfaces can be very tricky. You need consistent distance, flow, and movement or else it'll run and every other problem you can think of. It's like auto/metal painting, any inconsistency in movement or distance and it's very noticeable. I'd agree with the sandpaper, might give it something to hold on to.