Paint Peg Board???
 

I looked at my Peg board that I have had for many years and I am seriously considering painting it but I wanted to see if anybody on the board have painted theirs. How did you keep paint from dripping thru the holes and what type of brush did you use?? Thanks for any help you can send my way !!

I haven't painted peg board, but seems that using spray can paint would work best.

i just spray painted mine. you need a drop cloth behind it.... or maybe some fabric that you want dotted... LOL

spray paint is the best or use a roller that's not to wet, give it 2-3 coats.

Maybe one of those foam mini rollers and roll most of the paint off before hitting the pegboard.

I used one of those small foam roller brushes that has no knap on them so they don't cary a lot of paint. Two coats did the trick.
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I painted mine - http://www.quiltingboard.com/mission...e-t250697.html

I bought the pegboard that is white on one side. You will want to spray it with a primer first as there is a finish on the white board that is kind of slick. I drew out my design and then used regular craft paint to do the Carpenter's Star, doing 2 coats for good coverage. I then sprayed it with a poly clear coat, I think I did 3 coats.

Cute quilt block on peg board.

I third or fourth the foam roller suggestion. You just want to keep the paint on the lighter side and use more coats. Also I always prime first and then paint, but I always pass on the paint with the built in primer, I just don't think it works the same way. Post pics!! We have peg board sitting in the garage unused that I keep begging my hubby to bring in for me :D

I have painted lots of pegboard for customers-never a complaint. ''''' HINT''''' paint the backside of the board it is porous and your paint will adhere to it better. And no matter which method you use to paint it -your paint job will last longer. But I've always used a 'cigar roller' -they come in either sponge or nap but I found the nap to be better. You can get these in any Lowe's type stores and even WalMart. Just ask a clerk in the paint dept. Just remember to roll out your paint gently. I find using canned spray paint is just to over powering, it takes my breath away even when using it out doors. Happy painting

Love this idea - thanks so much for sharing it!

I would use a roller for a more even finish...Good Luck...

Never thought of painting the peg board .. hmmm...LOL

I painted mine pale yellow to match my walls because the tools and jazz on it are busy enough for my eyes. I also bought trim to fit, painted it white to match my room trim. It looks less utilitarian to me with a frame. I used a paintbrush for the trim and small roller for the pegboard. Thought my old bedsheet would make a good drop cloth behind it on the kitchen floor. Wrong! Seeped right thru! Use a thick drop cloth or large piece or cardboard instead.

My hubby spray painted my pegboard. A very pretty pink color, that my little granddaughter picked out.
It took 2 coats for good coverage and it didn't plug the holes. Just don't over spray. Better to do 2 or 3 light coats than 1 real heavy coats, that will run or plug the holes. Whichever way you go, do light coats.

I used just a regular every day wall roller and some left over white trim paint. 2 coats with a relatively dry roller and no trouble with the holes getting clogged.

I would roller it. If you get a film over the holes - just blow on it to pop the film! Lung power; or canned air at a bit of a distance (so you don't blow ripples into your paint) will do it!

I painted mine. It worked out fine

Just keep a skewer or some such handy, so that when you are done painting, you can poke out any paint filled holes. No problem.

that looks awesome

I bought 3 pegboard pieces, each 2' x 4'. I marked a division in the center of each piece and drew and painted two, 2' x 2' quilt blocks on each one. My husband built a frame, 6' x 4' and hung it on the wall in my sewing area and them we hung the three pieces side by side so I have a pegboard that is 6 feet wide and 4 feet tall. I used craft paint to paint the various colors on the quilt square drawings, and just used various sized craft paint brushes. Had no problems with drippage, coverage etc - and I LOVE my huge pegboard!!
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