PREPARE 1: Drop Cloth Locate a well ventilated space for completing your project, and spread out your drop cloth to protect your surroundings from possible overspray.

PREPARE 2: TAPE The holiday sign has beautiful lights built in and you do not want to spray paint those.  In order to protect these lights from spray paint, you will need to tape each light off with a little bit of Painter’s Tape. Once you have covered each light, you are ready for the sanding step.

SAND: Now that the lights taped off, it’s time to sand your sign. Lightly sanding will help remove any lose paint or debris from the project, ensuring a smooth surface for your next step. Remove any sanding dust from your sign by wiping the surface with a tack cloth or clean dampened cotton cloth.

PRIME: Next, apply a good quality primer. Priming forms a tight bond to surfaces so your topcoat goes on smoother and lasts even longer. Simply shake the can for one minute after the mixing ball begins to rattle. Then apply the primer, holding the can 10-16" from your project in a steady back-and-forth motion. Apply two or more light coats a few minutes apart to avoid drips and runs. The primer is ready to be top coated within one hour of drying.

PAINT: Now, you are ready to spray paint your sign with Rust-Oleum Glitter! First, shake your can of Glitter in Red for one minute after the mixing ball starts to rattle. Hold the can 12-14” away from the surface of the candlestick and spray using the same technique you used to prime. Apply two or more light coats a few minutes apart. Your sign will be dry to the handle in 60 minutes and fully dry within 24 hours. We used Red Glitter, but Rust-Oleum offers many other holiday paint colours (Green, Silver and Gold)! 

TIP:  For added protection, continued shine and brilliance, topcoat your completed project with Rust-Oleum Specialty Clear Glitter Sealer.