Hello There

I am an artist who has been commissioned to work with young people in a community centre.

The project is to paint a internal roller shutter (steel or aluminium I think). I think it would be best to use spray paints but it is in inside and is a kitchen / café shutter.

I would like to us acrylic paint as they are nice and bright but I think these will flake??

Can some advise me of undercoat - I will obviously need to put somekind of primer on it.

If anyone can shed any light I would really appreciate some guidance. The shutter cannot be taken down and must be painted in situ!

Many thanks

The Mermaid.

Only thing I can think of is scuff the shutters with sand paper and use automotive primer as a base. To get this in a non-spray can form you may have to go to a automotive supply house.This should adhere to the surface very well.

Have you asked anyone at the paint store what they recommend?