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Sheet metal paint is available in both spray paint and brush-on options. Both types of paint work well for home decorating purposes. Choose a brush or roller size appropriate for your sheet metal project. If the sheet metal is large, select a wide brush or roller; if the sheet metal is small, choose a smaller brush or roller. For best paint control, hold the brush at the base of the handle near the bristles. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/f\/f9\/Paint-Sheet-Metal-for-Home-Decorating-Step-6Bullet1-Version-2.jpg\/v4-460px-Paint-Sheet-Metal-for-Home-Decorating-Step-6Bullet1-Version-2.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/f\/f9\/Paint-Sheet-Metal-for-Home-Decorating-Step-6Bullet1-Version-2.jpg\/aid2416520-v4-728px-Paint-Sheet-Metal-for-Home-Decorating-Step-6Bullet1-Version-2.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":"728","bigHeight":"546","licensing":"<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>License: <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nc-sa\/3.0\/">Creative Commons<\/a><br>
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<\/p><\/div>"} Apply 2 coats of the paint, allowing the first coat to dry completely before applying the second coat. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/7\/7c\/Paint-Sheet-Metal-for-Home-Decorating-Step-6Bullet2-Version-2.jpg\/v4-460px-Paint-Sheet-Metal-for-Home-Decorating-Step-6Bullet2-Version-2.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/7\/7c\/Paint-Sheet-Metal-for-Home-Decorating-Step-6Bullet2-Version-2.jpg\/aid2416520-v4-728px-Paint-Sheet-Metal-for-Home-Decorating-Step-6Bullet2-Version-2.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":"728","bigHeight":"546","licensing":"<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>License: <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nc-sa\/3.0\/">Creative Commons<\/a><br>
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<\/p><\/div>"} Shake the spray paint can vigorously for 1 or 2 minutes before painting the sheet metal. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/6\/68\/Paint-Sheet-Metal-for-Home-Decorating-Step-7Bullet1-Version-2.jpg\/v4-460px-Paint-Sheet-Metal-for-Home-Decorating-Step-7Bullet1-Version-2.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/6\/68\/Paint-Sheet-Metal-for-Home-Decorating-Step-7Bullet1-Version-2.jpg\/aid2416520-v4-728px-Paint-Sheet-Metal-for-Home-Decorating-Step-7Bullet1-Version-2.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":"728","bigHeight":"546","licensing":"<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>License: <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nc-sa\/3.0\/">Creative Commons<\/a><br>
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<\/p><\/div>"} Test the nozzle before applying paint to the sheet metal. Spray a small amount of paint on a newspaper or piece of cardboard to ensure the nozzle is working correctly and sprays paint evenly. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/0\/09\/Paint-Sheet-Metal-for-Home-Decorating-Step-7Bullet2-Version-2.jpg\/v4-460px-Paint-Sheet-Metal-for-Home-Decorating-Step-7Bullet2-Version-2.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/0\/09\/Paint-Sheet-Metal-for-Home-Decorating-Step-7Bullet2-Version-2.jpg\/aid2416520-v4-728px-Paint-Sheet-Metal-for-Home-Decorating-Step-7Bullet2-Version-2.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":"728","bigHeight":"546","licensing":"<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>License: <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nc-sa\/3.0\/">Creative Commons<\/a><br>
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<\/p><\/div>"} Apply spray paint to the sheet metal. Hold the spray paint can 12 to 24 inches (30.4 to 60.9 cm) from the surface. Spray in a quick, smooth and even pattern until the surface is covered. For best results, keep the can parallel to the sheet metal surface and spray in a back and forth motion over the surface. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/e\/e2\/Paint-Sheet-Metal-for-Home-Decorating-Step-7Bullet3-Version-2.jpg\/v4-460px-Paint-Sheet-Metal-for-Home-Decorating-Step-7Bullet3-Version-2.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/e\/e2\/Paint-Sheet-Metal-for-Home-Decorating-Step-7Bullet3-Version-2.jpg\/aid2416520-v4-728px-Paint-Sheet-Metal-for-Home-Decorating-Step-7Bullet3-Version-2.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":"728","bigHeight":"546","licensing":"<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>License: <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nc-sa\/3.0\/">Creative Commons<\/a><br>
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Apply paint with a brush or roller. Spray paint the sheet metal as an alternative to painting with a brush.