I'm looking to save some money and avoid waste in my furniture project, and I have some leftover spray paint. I have a creamy white that I've used a lot and about a can and a half left, which is good for one layer. Since I want to do multiple layers on a frequently used piece of furniture, I was thinking of adding some leftover cans of other white shades from different brands and with different sheens. I'm hoping I can use those "unwanted" whites for a couple of the layers before finishing with my favorite creamy color. Will this work, or will mixing brands and sheens cause issues? I really want to avoid a third redo of this project!
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Mixing different brands can be tricky. I’ve tried that with a table and it didn't turn out well—some layers bubbled up. I recommend testing a small sample first on a piece of junk wood to see how they interact before committing to your project.
Prep is key! If you're mixing sheens, I’d suggest putting the gloss layer on top. Just remember to layer thin and let each coat dry completely to avoid adhesion issues.
Agreed! Thin layers make a big difference, especially when mixing different types of paint.
If all your paints are from the same product line, you should be fine. Just make sure their chemistry is similar—solvent-based or water-based. If they're different, let each coat cure for a couple of days before applying the next one.
Yeah, definitely do a test patch! You can avoid a headache down the line.