Can you paint a rain barrel?

Make your rain barrels more attractive by painting them. Painting is not just for ornamental reasons, either– it’s a practical measure you can take to extend the life of your barrels. According to the University of Tennessee, a coat of paint can help protect your barrels from breaking down due to sun exposure.Click to see full answer. Moreover, what color should a rain barrel be?Rain barrel containers should be dark-colored or opaque. Light colored barrels allow in sunlight which encourages algae growth. If white or light colored barrels are used, paint them a darker color.Furthermore, can you paint a plastic water tank? Paint / Materials: The best paint to use for coating polyethylene is an exterior acrylic house paint or an elastomeric paint that maintains its flexibility even when dry. This will allow the tank to expand and contract without chipping or tearing the paint. Furthermore, can I paint my gun barrel? Paint should be allowed sufficient time to fully cure (a lot of variables here) before use. I personally would choose a bake on gun finish as mentioned above but the same metal prep is required. No bake paint like Brownell’s Aluma-Hyde 2 is a good choice too but it takes a long time to air cure.Are rain barrels food grade?All barrels that come through BlueBarrel’s participating barrel suppliers are made of UN-rated HDPE food-grade plastic, and yes, they are BPA free. These are the internationally-approved vessels for safe and secure shipping of food-grade liquids worldwide.