Custom Search How to Paint Your PVC Pipe Projects First, clean the pipe by using the methods detailed here. If you don't remove the manufacturer's markings, they'll likely show through.      Or, if you don’t want take the time to remove the markings, they can be covered with a primer/sealer. I've used the white Kilz™ and Zinsser 1-2-3 brands with success. Problem is, it’s an extra step and adds to the time spent on your project.      To make it easier to work with smaller PVC projects, I made a Lazy Susan that fits inside an appliance-size cardboard box. For larger projects, I have a make-shift spray booth that I set up. Attach a Lazy Susan mechanism to two boards. My top board measures 18-inches by 18-inches with the bottom board slightly larger. The mechanism here is a Shepherd brand #9548 Lazy Susan I purchased at Home Depot. The boards I used were scraps, so I didn't bother cutting them. With the Lazy Susan placed inside the cardboard box, you'll have an easier time coating all the sides of your project.      I've had the best success with the Krylon™ Fusion brand that’s formulated for plastic and PVC. You'll find it at most home improvement stores, such as Home Depot, Lowes, Ace Hardware and True Value. Also, you can get coatings specifically made for plastic and fiberglass - both colored and clear as well as in various lusters - at auto paint stores.      Carefully follow the directions on the can. In a nutshell, you should work in temperatures ranging from 50° to 85° and low humidity. Spray paint about 10-inches from your project in an even, up and down, back and forth sweeping motion. To avoid drips or runs, apply multiple thin coats.      Make sure your work area is well-ventilated!      Let your project dry and you're done. NOTE: You can read about the safety of Krylon Spray Paint by clicking here. Back to the Workshop's Home Page Site Map