Transforming home décor accessories and furniture with a can of spray paint takes only minutes, while brush painting these items can take hours and sometimes days. No wonder this miracle product, once the favorite tool of graffiti artists, has home DIYers singing its praises.

Homeowners have been tackling do-it-yourself projects for years, and updating home décor and furniture with paint is popular with DIYers. They may have quality furniture, but it needs to be updated. It isn’t easy to justify donating or tossing out items that can be updated using spray paint. The expense of spray paint is minimal compared to buying new furniture and décor.

Take a simple dining chair with a fabric seat needing a makeover. A coat of spray paint on the wood and a change of fabric on the seat and the chair is totally transformed. This project can be completed in half a day or less.

Home décor accessories such as photo frames, vases, wall hangings and lamps are perfect subjects for spray paint makeovers. Apply painter’s tape to add graphic details to items, and they become works of art.

Today’s fast-paced lifestyle has homeowners looking for ways to create a beautiful and inviting home in the easiest and quickest way possible. Using cans of paint and brush painting items is time-consuming and costly. Spray paint allows DIY homeowners to get creative, show off their style, and save time and money.

Spray paint is available online at Amazon, eBay and paint brand retailers. It can be purchased at Walmart, various discount stores and local home improvement stores such as Home Depot and Lowe’s. Craft stores like Michael’s, Joann Fabrics and Hobby Lobby also stock a small selection of spray paints for crafting purposes.

Spray paint is the answer to updating home décor without breaking the bank. Depending on the size of the pieces, painting several home décor accessories with a single can of spray paint is possible. Paint coverage varies depending on the brand, paint viscosity and the project surface. A 12-ounce can of spray paint has an approximate coverage area of 10 to 25 square feet.

A wide range of colors and finishes are available. No matter your style or color scheme, there’s a spray paint color to match. When deciding to update a chair or bench with a fabric seat, take the fabric to the store and match a color in the fabric design with a spray paint color.

Other than the basic finish options, from matte to high gloss paint, there are many specialty spray paints to achieve unique looks. These finishes include stone, camouflage, metallic, chalky, crackle, mirror, stain glass, glitter and spray paint to use on fabric. Also available are formulas to stop or prevent rust and spray primers for questionable surfaces.

Spray paint is an aerosol in a pressurized container and is relatively easy to use. A large surface area can be covered with spray paint quickly, whereas brush painting is slow and time-consuming. Extra tools such as paintbrushes or rollers are unnecessary when using spray paint. Read and follow the directions on the can for best results.

It only takes a few minutes to spray paint a photo frame or similar small objects. Depending on the size, a larger piece, such as furniture, will take longer to paint. The drying time for spray paint is very short, usually 20 minutes or less. A project piece can be completed in less than an hour and back in place the same day.

Dressers, chests of drawers, tables, chairs, bookshelves, stools, benches and more can all be transformed using spray paint. Paint a portion of the piece, such as drawers on a dresser, for a unique two-tone look, or spray paint a horizontal or vertical metallic stripe on a black chest of drawers.

Update metal fixtures like chandeliers, doorknobs, cabinet pulls, furniture knobs, faucets and even curtain rods with paint formulated to adhere to metal.

Picture frames, vases, mirrors, lamps, planters and baskets are home décor items that can be updated using spray paint.

DIY projects like birdhouses, terra cotta pots, glass jars or even holiday ornaments are easily decorated using spray paint.

Modernize patio furniture made of mesh or metal, flower pots, plaster garden decorations, wood fences and mailboxes with weather-resistant spray paint.

Specially formulated spray paint for fabric creates a washable paint finish. The paint adheres to the material without making it stiff. Customize items like T-shirts, curtains and upholstery.

Glass bottles, jars and windows are easy to decorate. However, using paint specifically designed for glass would be best. Some spray paint formulas make it possible to create faux mercury glass and faux sea glass.

There are many spray paint brands, and they all sell basic finishes such as matte, flat, satin, gloss, semi-gloss and gloss.