Spray paint is paint stored in a pressurized can, applied by spraying a fine mist onto surfaces. It’s commonly used for DIY projects, art, crafts, and automotive refinishing.

It contains:

• Pigments (color)
• Binders (adhesion)
• Solvents (liquidity)
• Propellants (spray release)

The pressurized can or spray paint is easy to use and ensures smooth, even coverage with quick drying. Spray paint comes in different types (acrylic, enamel, lacquer) and finishes (matte, gloss, metallic, textured), making it versatile and easy to use for various projects.

Overall, spray paint is a popular choice due to its convenience, versatility, and ability to achieve professional-looking results with minimal effort.

• Choose the Right Paint: Select a spray paint suited to your surface and desired finish (acrylic, enamel, lacquer, etc.).
• Prepare the surface: Clean and dry the surface; sand if needed for better adhesion.
• Shake the can: Shake vigorously for at least a minute to mix the paint.
• Test the spray: Try it on scrap material to check the flow and pattern.
• Apply Primer (optional): Use a primer for better adhesion and a smoother finish.
• Spray evenly: Hold the can 8-10 inches or at the distance mentioned on the can away from the surface, using smooth, overlapping strokes. Keep the can moving to avoid drips.
• Use thin coats: Apply multiple thin layers, letting each dry before adding the next.
• Follow drying time: Check the can’s instructions for drying time between coats.
• Add coats if needed: Apply more coats for full coverage and the desired finish.
• Clean up: Wipe the nozzle after use and clean overspray immediately.
• Storage: Invert the can and spray for 5-10 seconds till you see clear gas coming out to keep the pipe clear. Store in a cool dry place.

PRO TIP: Always spray in a well-ventilated area and wear protective gear (mask, goggles, gloves) for safety.

Spray paint works on various surfaces, making it great for creative and practical projects.

• Metal: Ideal for reviving furniture, car parts, and sculptures.
• Wood: Perfect for furniture, cabinets, and picture frames.
• Plastic: Great for updating furniture, containers, and toys.
• Glass: Can be used on vases, jars, and glassware for decoration.
• Fabric: Special fabric spray paints allow customization of clothing and textiles.
• Stone/Concrete: Adds colour and designs to planters, statues, and décor.
• Pottery/ Ceramic: Enhances and personalizes ceramic pieces.
• Paper/Cardboard: Useful for crafts, posters, and sculptures.
• Canvas: Great for artwork and mixed media projects.
• Walls: Can be used on walls but requires masking and protection from overspray.

PRO TIP: Always clean and prepare the surface before painting. Use the right spray paint type for durability and best results.

Cosmos offers a wide variety of spray paints for different surfaces, providing an easy alternative to regular paints.

Cosmos Paints: Works on metal, canvas, fabric, walls, paper, and wood. Can be used on plastic, ceramics, and glass with a primer. Available in 200ml & 400ml high-pressure cans, 6 finishes, and 90+ colours.

Easy Max: Ideal for fabric, graffiti walls, wood, cane, MDF, metal, glass, ceramics, and more. Available in 400ml low-pressure cans with a satin finish and 20 colours.

Chalk Effect: Best for furniture, wood, MDF, stone, glass, and fabric. Comes in a 400ml ultra-matte finish with 25 colours.

Tinted Wood Varnish: Designed for wood and wood-like surfaces. Available in 400ml high-pressure cans with a glossy finish and 4 colours.

Primers: Improves adhesion on any surface before painting. Comes in 400ml high pressure cans with 4 colours.

Flame: Ideal for graffiti walls but also works on metal, glass, canvas, and fabric. Available in 400ml low-pressure cans with a matte finish and 120 colours.

RAL Line: Premium acrylic paints for wood, metal, ceramics, and more. Ensures exact colour matching with 400ml high-pressure cans in 23 glossy and 2 matte colours.

Color King: Budget-friendly high-pressure cans for quick projects. Available in 16 best-selling colours, including matte and metallic finishes.

Paint Remover: Removes paint coats or residues quickly. Available in 400ml.

Each spray paint product has unique features suited for different applications.

• Cosmos Paints: A high-pressure, quick-drying spray paint ideal for covering large areas efficiently. Available in 90+ colors and 7 finishes, including super glossy, matte, flash, and metallic hammer tones. Perfect for artistic projects or touch-ups on metal, wood, plastic, canvas, and more.
• Color King by Cosmos Paints: Budget-friendly, high-pressure spray paint perfect for quick projects. Available in 16 best-selling colors, including matte and metallic finishes.
• Cosmos LAC: A specialty range featuring Chalk Effect, EasyMax, RAL Line, Tinted Wood Varnish, and Primers, all made in Greece.
  Chalk Effect: Ultra-matte finish for a vintage woodwork look, also suitable for metal, stone, ceramics, and marble. Available in 25 colors.
  Easy Max: Satin-finish, all-surface paint with no dripping, especially good for fabric. Ideal for DIY or professional projects. Available in 20 colors.
  RAL Line: Premium, fast-drying acrylic spray paint with high weather resistance. Works on metal, wood, ceramics, stone, glass, and more. Comes in 23 glossy and 2 matte shades.
  Wood Varnish: Semi-transparent finish in 4 colors for painting and protecting wooden surfaces. Easy to apply to furniture, tiles, doors, and decorative wood pieces. Covers 4m² in one coat with no primer needed.
• Flame: A top choice for graffiti, featuring low-pressure cans for controlled, fine spraying. Known for its high opacity and coverage, available in 120+ colours. Made in Europe.
  

Essential Tools for Spray Paints:

• Spray Paint: Select the right type and finish based on your project—acrylic, enamel, lacquer, or specialty paints. Different finishes like matte, gloss, and metallic offer varied effects. Use spray cans for small projects and touch-ups, while a paint sprayer is ideal for covering larger surfaces evenly.
• Protective Gear : Wear a face mask or respirator to avoid inhaling fumes, along with safety goggles and gloves to protect your hands and eyes.
• Waste cloth or Newspaper: Cover the surrounding area with a drop cloth, plastic sheet, or layers of newspaper to prevent paint from staining floors and furniture.
• Masking tape: Use tape to mask off areas you don’t want to be painted, ensuring sharp, clean edges and precise application.
• Primer: Applying a primer improves paint adhesion, enhances durability, and creates a smooth base, especially on surfaces like metal, wood, and plastic.
• Sandpaper: Lightly sand surfaces before painting to remove imperfections and ensure better paint grip. Sand between coats for an even, polished finish.
• Paint remover: Keep soap, water, or paint thinner/remover handy for cleaning surfaces, removing excess paint, and maintaining your tools.
• Cardboard Box: When spray painting small objects, placing them inside a large cardboard box helps contain overspray and minimizes mess.

Key Components of Spray Paint

Spray paint is composed of several essential ingredients that determine its colour, texture, and application. Here’s a breakdown of its main components:

• Pigments: These finely ground particles provide the colour of the paint, giving it the desired shade and opacity.
• Binders (Resins): These hold the pigments together and help the paint adhere to surfaces. Common types include acrylic, enamel, lacquer, and urethane.
• Solvents: Liquids like acetone, toluene, and xylene dissolve the pigments and resins, ensuring a smooth and even consistency for spraying.
• Propellant: Pressurised gases such as compressed air, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), or hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) push the paint out of the can.
• Additives: These enhance performance by improving drying time, preventing clogging, protecting against UV rays, and ensuring smooth flow.

The exact formula varies by paint type and brand, with different blends designed for specific surfaces and finishes. Always follow manufacturer guidelines for safe and effective application.

Benefits of Using Spray Paint

• Easy Application: Spray paint is simple to use, dispensing paint in a fine mist for a smooth and even finish.
• Time-Saving: Covers large areas quickly, making it faster than traditional brush painting.
• Versatility: Available in a variety of colours, finishes, and formulations, suitable for different surfaces like metal, wood, plastic, glass, and fabric.
• Smooth Finish: Eliminates brush strokes and texture marks, providing a flawless, professional look.
• Uniform Coating: Ensures consistent colour and coverage across the entire surface.
• Minimal Waste: Controlled application reduces excess dripping, spilling, and paint wastage.
• Quick Drying Time: Dries faster than traditional paints, allowing for efficient project completion.
• Precise Application: Ideal for intricate designs, stencils, and masking techniques.
• Great for DIY Projects: Perfect for home décor, furniture refinishing, and crafts due to its ease of use.
• Professional Results: Delivers a high-quality finish with minimal effort, suitable for both beginners and professionals.

With these benefits, spray paint remains a top choice for creative and practical applications alike.

How to Prepare a Surface for Spray Painting

• Clean the Surface: Remove dirt, grease, dust, and debris using a mild detergent and water. Use a stronger cleaner for stubborn stains.
• Sand the Surface: Lightly sand with fine-grit sandpaper (around 220-grit) to create a smooth texture for better paint adhesion.
• Wipe Down the Surface: Use a clean, lint-free cloth to remove sanding residue and ensure the surface is completely dry.
• Mask Off Areas: Cover edges, hardware, or any areas you don't want to paint with painter's or masking tape to create clean lines and prevent overspray.
• Prime the Surface (Optional): Apply a primer if needed to enhance adhesion and achieve a smoother finish, especially on challenging surfaces.
• Prepare the Work Area: Work in a well-ventilated space, preferably outdoors. Cover surrounding surfaces with a drop cloth or newspaper to protect against overspray.
• Shake the Spray Paint Can: Shake the can vigorously for at least a minute to ensure the paint is well-mixed.
• Test the Spray: Perform a test spray on cardboard or scrap material to check paint flow and get comfortable with the spray pattern.
• Apply the Paint: Hold the can a few centimetres away and use smooth, sweeping motions to apply thin, even coats. Let each coat dry before applying the next.
• Allow Drying Time: Follow the manufacturer’s recommended drying times between coats and before handling the painted surface.

By following these steps, you'll achieve a smooth, professional, and long-lasting spray paint finish.

Drying Time of Spray Paint

The drying time of spray paint varies based on the type of paint, environmental conditions, and coat thickness. Here are the estimated drying times for different types of spray paint:

• Cosmos Paints: Dries to the touch within 10-15 minutes and may take 1-2 hours to fully cure.
• Flame: Dries extremely fast, usually within 2-5 minutes, with full curing depending on humidity and temperature.
• Chalk Effect & Easy Max: Both dry to the touch within 5-10 minutes, but may take a few hours to fully cure and harden.
• Color King: Dries to the touch within 10-15 minutes, with full curing time varying based on environmental factors.

For the most durable and long-lasting results, it is best to leave the painted surface to cure overnight before handling or applying additional coats. Humidity, temperature, and airflow can influence drying times—cool or humid conditions may slow the process, while warm, dry environments speed it up.

COSMOS MRO (Maintenance, Repair and Operations) are spray based products designed to cater to all industrial, technical, specialty functions and home improvement- be it on heavy duty machinery or simply to grease your cycle. This very convenient yet
specialised range has products to fix squeaky hinges, open tight nuts and bolts, clean your laptop/ any electrical products, insulate walls, fix cracks, remove rust, degreasing surfaces to clean your car and upholstery.

• De-rust (100, 200 & 400ml)
• Paint Remover (400ml)
• Chain Lubricant (200 & 400ml)
• Foam Cleaner (650ml)
• P.U. Foam (750ml)
• Contact Cleaner (400ml)
• Urethane Red (420ml)
• Brake Cleaner (500ml)
• Power Glue (400ml)
• Sealer (500ml)
• Leak Detector (500ml)
• Rust Shock Freeze Penetrating Oil
  (400ml)
• Multi Max Lube (400ml)

We offer custom colour matching for bulk orders of 300 cans or more. Our experts can precisely match your desired shade using a swatch or RAL code. For customization inquiries, contact us at info@cosmospaints.com.

You don’t need to be an artist to use spray paint. It’s an easy-to-learn, versatile medium suitable for all skill levels. Whether for DIY projects or creative art, anyone can achieve great results with practice.

• Keep it Simple: Start with basic designs and techniques.
• Practice & Experiment: Test on scrap materials to get a feel for the spray.
• Use Stencils: They help create clean, precise designs without freehand skills.
• Be Patient: Like any skill, improvement comes with time and effort.
• Learn from Tutorials: Online guides can help you master different effects.
• Enjoy the Process: Have fun and explore your creativity!

Spray painting is an accessible, enjoyable way to create and transform objects, no artistic background needed!

Proper storage keeps spray paint in top condition, prevents clogging, and extends its lifespan.

• Clear the Nozzle: After use, turn the can upside down and spray for 5-10 seconds until only air comes out to prevent clogging.
• Store in a Cool, Dry Place: Avoid extreme heat or cold, which can affect paint quality.
• Keep Away from Sunlight: Direct sun exposure can alter the paint’s consistency and colour.
• Store Upright: Prevent leaks and nozzle blockages by keeping cans standing.
• Seal Tightly: Ensure the cap is securely closed to stop air from drying out the paint.
• Test Before Use: Shake well and spray on scrap material if the can has been stored for a while.
• Keep Out of Reach: Store away from children and pets for safety.
• Dispose Properly: Follow local waste regulations for recycling or discarding empty cans.

By following these steps, your spray paint stays fresh and ready for use, ensuring smooth application every time!

Removing spray paint can be tricky, depending on the surface and paint type. Here are effective methods for different materials:

Metal:

Paint Remover or Mineral Spirits: Apply to a cloth and rub gently until the paint dissolves. Work in a ventilated area.

Sanding: If stubborn, use fine-grit sandpaper to remove the paint.

Wood:

Sanding: Lightly sand the surface with fine-grit sandpaper.

Paint Stripper: Apply as per instructions, then scrape off the paint.

Plastic:

Rubbing Alcohol: Dampen a cloth and rub gently to lift the paint.

Nail Polish Remover: Acetone-based remover can also help.

Glass:

Paint Stripper: Apply and wipe off with a cloth.

Razor Blade or Scraper: Gently scrape at a shallow angle to avoid scratches.

Fabric:

Soaking & Scrubbing: Soak in warm, soapy water and scrub with a soft brush.

Concrete/Stone:

Power Washer: Use a pressure washer carefully to avoid surface damage.

Always test methods on a small, hidden area first. Wear gloves and ensure proper ventilation when using chemicals.