Can I paint my luggage?

Can I paint my luggage? STEP 1: Before you start, make sure to wash your suitcase (old or new) with soapy water, rinse with water, and wipe down with a dry towel. STEP 2: Tape around any areas you want to paint metallic - this can be handles, zippers, badges, and feature areas - to protect the surrounding areas from paint.

Should all of your luggage be the same color?

Unless you're traveling for business, any of the most popular luggage colors will suit your needs. And much like the old cliche about judging a book by its cover, the color of your luggage is not as important as the quality with which it's made.

Can I decorate my luggage?

Painting or otherwise decorating your luggage in a contrasting pattern will make it easier for you to spot on the carousel, but will not help the airline find it if it goes somewhere unexpected. Painting the whole thing an unpopular color -- but a color their forms know about -- might help both issues.

What can I put on my suitcase so I know its mine?

Can I paint a hardshell suitcase?

Especially if you have hardcase acrylic luggage you will need to rough the surface up a bit. But this should be a quick step, no need for deep sanding. Decide what to do about the hinges and handles. You can choose to tape them off and keep them in their original state but I usually prefer to just paint over them.

Can I paint my fabric suitcase?

If it is the fabric suitcase, you can use brush-on varnish or even spray. I like brush -on because I can really get into the grooves. Fabric Mod Podge will work!

Can you use Mod Podge on suitcases?

Working in sections, apply Mod Podge to coat the suitcase, and cover with pre-cut fabric. Smooth out the wrinkles out to the edge. Let dry. Use Mod Podge to adhere any areas of fabric that didn't adhere.

Can I put stickers on my suitcase?

When putting stickers on luggage, make sure there are gaps between the stickers. If the distance between the stickers is too small, the stickers will be cluttered. Keep a reasonable gap space between stickers, the decoration of the suitcase will be very spatial sense. Place different stickers regularly.

Are old suitcases worth anything?

Vintage luggage are rather unique collector's items in that you can find pieces for as little as $5 and as much as $5,000 depending on their quality, age, and most importantly, their brand.