No, there are some paints, like many water-based paints, that will not block air and moisture and can not be used on metal . Most solvent based paints, like an alkyd or lacquer, over a proper primer, direct to metal water-based acrylics and multi-part epoxies and urethanes can be used over metal successfully.
None latex painst are best. Acrylic paints are okay to use.
I would use Tremclad anti-rust paint .
Certainly. You may need to sand and "primer" it first to ensure that the new paint color will properly adhere to the metal. This similar method is used to paint cars, too.
Spraying the frame of a metal bed is quite tricky. You can use a metal paint primer. Most paint professionals use "Flat paint" as a primer because it mixes with other products. So no worries on the rust preventative enamels and latex enamels.
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If the surface is metal you can. Use a good primer too.
As floor coating or paint, not to actually replace the metal.
I can't say why, but they do make an Appliance Epoxy spray paint.
To paint galvanized metal you need a special primer. Look in a paint store or home supply store for a primer for galvanized metal. After the primer coat dries you can use any exterior paint.
Certainly. You may need to sand and "primer" it first to ensure that the new paint color will properly adhere to the metal. This similar method is used to paint cars, too.
Spraying the frame of a metal bed is quite tricky. You can use a metal paint primer. Most paint professionals use "Flat paint" as a primer because it mixes with other products. So no worries on the rust preventative enamels and latex enamels.
Yup
I don't believe you could use oil paint on your car, because it wouldn't adhere to the metal body panels. I would recommend using automotive paint lasting results, or at least paint intended for use on metal.
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use your hand and brain
One can purchase paint for metal at any local do it yourself store. It can also be purchased on-line at any do it yourself site for various prices and delivery.
What metal is used in paint?
If the surface is metal you can. Use a good primer too.
As floor coating or paint, not to actually replace the metal.