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Krylon

Krylon is one of the biggest brands when it comes to convenient spray finishes, paint, and adhesives, among other products. Krylon has a rich heritage in the industry, and has become an industry leader in innovative products. Around six decades ago, Howard E. Kester devised a method for blending coating products into aerosol cans, which provided many advantages over paint that had to be brushed on. Back in 1947, spray paint was a revolutionary concept that began with the introduction by Foster & Kester of Krylon Products.

Initially, the company produced brush-on acrylic coatings for use in the commercial art industry. By the latter part of the forties, DuPont had developed an aerosol package that allowed for liquids and gases to be sprayed from a can. Kester devised the first spray-on paint and a revolution was born.

Kester took his revolutionary concept to the market, and shortly after, DuPont rolled out nylon. This really impressed Kester, dropping the first letter from it and adding the first and the last letters of his own name to come up with Krylon.

Sales of Krylon clear coatings in an aerosol can were initially limited to the advertising and art trades. Color coatings were added in the early part of the 1950s, and sales began to jump rapidly.

The rest, is colorful history. Krylon as we know it today is available in nearly any color and a number of different finishes. Krylon also offers a wide array of products for the home and the backyard, from multi-purpose sprays, specialty sprays to sprays for changing the color of plastic, making surfaces look like stone, or for making crafts. Krylon also markets paints that create stained glass effects, suede effects, and mirrored effects. Unbelievably, there is also a spray paint from Krylon that creates a magnetic spray that allows you to, for example, turn the wall next to your desk into a magnetic memo board.

While the concept of using spray paint, including Krylon spray paint, seems like a simple one, there are some tips that will help you to get the most out of your spray paint endeavors.

Choose the location for spray painting with care. Preferably, you should spray paint outside, not inside. If you must use the spray paint inside, only use it in a well-ventilated area. Open the windows and turn on any exhaust in the room. Use a fan to help ventilate the area where you are painting.

You should also take care to protect other surfaces from getting spattered with paint. Spray paint is notorious for overspray onto other surfaces. You can use drop cloths, painters tape, and newspaper to cover other areas and objects so that they don’t become damaged. Another option is to transform a large cardboard box into a protective cover for spraying the objects. Just place inside and go to work!

You should only use spray paint, including Krylon spray paint, on dry surfaces that are clean. If you have a hard or glossy surface, sand it a bit to improve the adhesive properties of the spray paint. A well-prepared surface is one that will provide a better backdrop for spray painting. Use primer when possible since it will create the type of surface that is ideal for paint adhesion. Primer also allows you to achieve the truest color when spray painting. Krylon has some excellent spray primers that fit the bill.

Read the label and warnings on your Krylon spray paint before you begin. Read the directions and the safety tips. Be prepared to put the number of coats on the object that is suggested on the can.

Give your object time to dry before you handle it or move it.

If your can of Krylon paint is not empty, clean the spray valve so that it does not become clogged before your next use. To do this, turn the can upside down and spray for five seconds.