# 83 Fun Paint Projects

From walls, to frames, to furniture, paint is the ultimate makeover tool. It’s easy to use, comes in a variety of colors to suit your style, and with a variety of products available, it’s suitable for almost any surface -- from plastic to metal. Get your paint projects started with these fun ideas!

 

A few coats of paint can transform an old mirror frame, and the fresh effect is amplified when the look is multiplied. While one mirror would have been impactful, a trio of mirrors ups the wow factor. Simply mask off the mirrors and paint the frames a hue that matches your décor.

 A plain lampshade is the perfect venue for painted motifs. This one, embellished with zinnias, is easily re-created with the help of a rubber stamp, a sheet of clear acetate, and a soft palette of sunshine-and-shadow green hues.

 

To give a utilitarian storage piece vintage character, prime it first, then apply a dark base coat. Let it dry, then apply a brighter top coat. Use 100-grit sandpaper and an electric sander to expose areas of the dark base coat. Use a hand sander to rough up trim and molding.

 

Anchor a kitchen island by painting it a darker shade than the rest of your cabinets and by selecting a countertop made of a contrasting material, such as wood. These doors and drawer fronts were spray-painted, but you can also get a smooth finish with a self-leveling paint.

A scrap of sheet vinyl flipped upside down makes the perfect canvas for creative paint projects. Prime the surface, then cover it in two layers of latex paint. Mask off a border for the dot pattern and create pattern guidelines using painter's tape. Dapple a foam stencil brush and one end of a sponge on the vinyl surface to create this graphic pattern