Can I use spray paint to paint a headboard?

I have a headboard that we found at goodwill. I want to paint it but not spend a ton of money. Can I use spray paint and if so which brand is a good brand?Can I use spray paint to paint a headboard?
Yes, you can use spray paint, but follow these guidelines:





1. As with any paint, you get what you pay for. Buy the best you can afford.





2. Either lightly sand the headboard and then clean it real well, OR clean it then put a coat of Kilz (white primer, available in spray also). The primer will help the paint stick and not peel off - especially if the headboard has any varnish or laquer finish.





3. When using spray paint, always lay the item flat and apply several very thin coats. The first coat will not even cover the whole item. Let them dry completely before turning and painting another side or applying another coat.





Spray painting can take several cans, it might be cheaper to buy a 1/2 gal. of really good paint. If you buy a can of paint you can get exactly the color you want and won't have to settle for what is available in spray paint. Again, buy the most expensive you can afford, and either sand or prime before painting for best results.








Have fun!Can I use spray paint to paint a headboard?
It would be cheaper to brush paint it unless it is wicker or rattan. I just painted one and I used the Tru Value brand of semi-gloss. You probably would only need a quart or two of it depending on how big it is, if it requires more than one coat, and what color you are painting over. Make sure the surface is smooth with no loose paint chips.
spray paint runs easily. i wouldn't use it.
You can surely use spray paint. You just have to be careful and not concentrate your spray in any one area. It will run if you do so.





I like Krylon spray paint.
Most spray paints tend to give off an odor for quite some time, It isn't really something that you would want your head all that close to, especially in a closed room. I would just sand it down and use a wood stain or a paint designed for that purpose.