easy DIY - painting your Vittles Vault {Video}
Do you ever wish that your Vittles Vault came in different colors?
You know, to match your awesome home décor, or so it can be color coded for each pet...
We have found the solution - an easy DIY that anyone can do! Everything you need for this DIY project will cost less than $20, and you’ll have more than enough to do multiple pet food containers.
Let's get started!
Here's what you'll need:
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Want more tips on personalizing your Vittles Vault?
Check out our blog post on making super cool stickers! Click here to see how we did itDIY Project - Painting Your Vittles Vault Supply List
- Primer / adhesion promoter
- Chalkboard paint or acrylic paint
- Paint brush
- Chalk or chalk pens
- Sandpaper
Step 1 - Prep Your Vittles Vault
Start off by wiping the container with soap and water to make sure it is clean.
LIGHTLY scruff the outside of the container with sandpaper, only where you want to paint. This will help your primer and paint adhere better.
Step 2 - Create Borders
Tape off the section where you want to paint so you can get clean, crisp lines.
Step 3 - Time to Prime!
Make sure you do this step outside because this stuff has a super strong smell!
Allow the primer to dry for a couple of hours, or overnight.
Step 4 - Paint
It's time to paint! You can use chalkboard paint or acrylic paint, whichever you prefer.
When the paint is dry, about 2-3 hours to be safe, rip off that tape!
Ta-Da! A beautifully painted Vittles Vault, painted in any color you want!
Step 5 - Decorate
If you did use chalkboard paint you can use chalk pens to write on your Vittles Vault. The chalk pen that we tested does come off with a damp towel.
First we tried a paper towel, but it shredded a little because of the rough surface from sanding the plastic.
Because we sanded and primed the container, the paint does stay on!
We decided to do a scratch test to see how much of a difference sanding and priming makes. The black paint is chalkboard paint, and the red paint is a basic acrylic paint. On the large painted sides of the container is where we sanded and primed.
As you can see in the video, I first sanded and primed the container where I wanted the paint to stick. Nothing happened when I scratched that paint. However, on the test swatch (shown above), I was able to scratch the paint off with just my fingernail. And the acrylic paint (which was red), came off in one piece!
Conclusion: take the time to sand and prime your Vittles Vault before painting.
This is such a fun and easy DIY that you can do a bunch of different surfaces!
If you try it, don't forget to share 🙂 Tag us on Facebook or Instagram @VittlesVault and use the #vittlesvault - I can't wait to see your creations!
