How to decorate tires with paint

Used tires are used to make swings, flower pots, and garden or playground fences, and these are just a few of the many uses of used tires. The direct use of old tires will inevitably look monotonous, so this article lists several good ideas for decorating tires with paint to make them look refreshing. Read the following article now and let your creativity go!

Method 1: Raise the tires for easy coloring

To make it easier to paint, place the tire on a brick or wooden block. If you put the tires on the ground, you have to squat down, which is too tiring! You only need to raise the tire by 30 cm or a little lower height, so that it will be easier to clean, paint the background, or draw patterns. It would be better if you could put the tires on the sawhorse.
Even if the tire is raised, you still need to paint the tire step by step and paint the pattern. In other words, you have to paint a large area of ​​the tire first, and wait for the primer to dry before applying the rest.

Method 2: Wash the tires and prepare

Wash the tires with dishwashing liquid and degreaser, and then dry them thoroughly. Squeeze a little dishwashing liquid into warm water, and then wipe the tires with a cloth dampened in water. If there is agglomerated dirt in the tire gap, use a brush to remove the dirt. If you spray some degreaser on the tire and wipe it clean with a rag, the paint will adhere more firmly. You must check that the tires are completely dry before painting.
If you plan to use tires to grow plants or as part of a children’s playground, you must use a non-toxic degreaser.

Method 3: Spray primer before painting

Spray one or two coats of durable outdoor-grade primer on the tires. Before spraying, pick up the paint can and shake it for at least 1 minute, and spray it back and forth at a distance of 23 to 30 cm from the tire to allow the entire tire to adhere to a uniform layer of primer. If the paint on the tire looks clumped after the first spray, or if you want to increase the durability of the primer, wait for the first primer to dry before spraying it again.
Even if you plan to use tires for interior decoration, you still have to choose an outdoor-grade primer because this primer is more durable.
Spray the primer in a cool outdoor or well-ventilated room (such as a garage).

Method 4: Choose a light-colored primer to prevent the tire from getting too hot.

If the tires will be made into flower pots or outdoor playground equipment, light-colored paint is the best choice. Tires painted in dark colors (such as dark red or dark blue) or tires that are not painted at all can be very hot from the sun, which may burn children’s hands or burn plants to death. In contrast, white, pink, or brown tires are more conducive to temperature control. In addition, in order to hide the original color of the tire, you may need to apply a few more layers of primer.

Method 5: Brush or spray with durable outdoor grade paint

For the longest effect, it is recommended to choose industrial grade or marine paint. Paint the tires like a primer, with steady movements, so that the color is even. If you plan to paint, use the tip of a brush to color the depressions of the tire tread. The remaining part can be brushed back and forth long.
Heavy-duty anti-corrosion paint has better adhesion and elasticity, which can effectively avoid paint cracking and peeling.
When painting, you must strictly follow the instructions for use of the product.

Method 6: Put at least two coats of paint on the tire

Although the durability of the two-layer paint has reached the requirement, it would be better if three or four layers can be applied. Once the paint exceeds 3 to 4 coats, its durability will be reduced, but whether it is spray paint or paint, you must apply at least two coats. In any case, the first coat of paint must be completely dried before applying the second coat of paint. It takes 15 to 30 minutes for the paint to dry, and the specific time is determined by various factors such as air humidity.

Method 7: Add details with acrylic paint

Paint various patterns on the changed color tires to add artistry. After making sure that the paint on the tire is dry, use the brush used for painting to draw hearts, dots, geometry, or whatever you like. Acrylic paint is suitable for decorating tires, especially tires placed outdoors as a display. The tires used as decoration outdoors have relatively high requirements for the durability of the pattern. You can choose a paint of the same type as the primer but a different color to draw the decorative pattern.
The finishing work of tires is a very interesting artistic creation for children. When the primer is completely dry, give the paintbrush and acrylic paint to the children. At this time, the tire is like a blank canvas, and children can use their imagination to their fullest and decorate according to their own ideas.

Method 8: Cut out the template with a sticker

If you want to print a standard size pattern on the tire, use a sticker to make a template. Draw patterns on the stickers, such as diamonds, circles, stars, etc., and then hollow out the patterns with a utility knife or scissors. Stick the sticker on the tire to smooth out the wrinkles. Paint the hollowed out part with acrylic paint, pay attention to paint from the edge to the middle, and avoid the paint soaking under the sticker. The sticker can be reused after tearing off.
The sticker will lose its stickiness after 2 to 3 times, so it is recommended that you cut some more templates. If you fill the pattern with different colors, the template should also be used separately according to the color.

Method 9: Paint a circle of contrasting color on the sidewall of the tire

This decorating method imitates the classic white-walled tire-you can paint the sidewall of the tire in any color! The patterns on the tires make the patterns you draw have an interesting texture, and the relatively flat parts on both sides of the pattern are very suitable for painting a circle-shaped ribbon. The color of the circle ribbon should match the background color of the tire. If you want to paint neatly, use paint tape to stick a circle on the edge of the tire, and then paint.
If you want to use the colored tires for planting flowers and plants, paint the tires in light pink, then paint a light blue or light green diamond pattern on the tire pattern, and finally paint the sidewall circle in light purple .

Method 10: Use paint pens to highlight the tire brand

Personalize tires to show your brand loyalty. Most tire manufacturers will engrave the brand name on the outward side, but because there is no color, the brand name is not prominent-you can easily change this shortcoming! First of all, you have to buy paint pens specifically for car tires online or at a car paint shop. After thoroughly cleaning and drying the tire, press the tip of the pen on the surface of the discarded object to stimulate the ink to flow out. Then you just need to color the brand name. You can apply it again after the paint dries.
This paint is very durable, but it is obviously impossible to stick to the tire forever. You need to make up the color at least once or twice a year.
In addition to the most popular white, you can also find other suitable colors.

Tips

If you have discarded tires at home, but don’t know how to reuse them, you can spend some time searching online, and you may be able to find interesting solutions. Maybe you will be inspired to use creativity to come up with unique ways to decorate tires.
Tires are inherently particularly durable and can maintain their original properties even after being used outdoors for a long period of time. You may need to add color to the pattern from time to time, but the objects made of tires-no matter what they are-can withstand the test of time in most cases!

Warning

Tyres are great pots, but they may release harmful chemicals. Although fruits and vegetables that have absorbed harmful chemicals may not be harmful to human health, for safety reasons, tire pots are only used to grow ornamental plants.