"I recently moved into a new home with my husband and daughter, which has brought all of the normal challenges associated with moving ... plus some unexpected ones, like what to do with all the stuff the previous owner had left. Among the many (many, many, many) items, were six seemingly brand-new metal trash cans. We decided to keep them, but I wasn't really a fan of their '90s-but-not-in-a-good-way aesthetic."
"I prepared the surface by using a 220 sanding block to lightly scuff up the surface - just enough to knock down the glossy finish. Next, I wiped off the can with the dust cloth and cleaned it with surface spray. 2. Prime the trash can with a formula that's made for metal. After shaking the can of primer really well for a few minutes, I sprayed about three light coats, letting each dry for at least 15 minutes."
A homeowner moved into a new home and found six brand-new metal trash cans left by the previous owner. The homeowner kept the cans but disliked their dated look and chose to repaint them. Preparation included light scuff-sanding with a 220 sanding block, wiping away dust, and cleaning with surface spray. A primer formulated for metal was shaken thoroughly and applied in about three light coats, allowing at least 15 minutes drying between coats. After a full two-hour dry time, the homeowner taped off stripes to create a desired painted pattern.
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