Styrofoam is a very popular choice among crafters who need a frame or shape to build on. Whether it be a custom colored and decorated cross or ball, styrofoam is pretty easy to use. The problem starts when you need the styrofoam to be a color other then the standard white or green. How do you paint styrofoam?

Do not use normal spray paint. The enamel in regular spray paint is corrosive to the styrofoam causing it to dissolve and be eaten away. The end product looks corroded and the surface layer will be pitted.

The answer is to use a latex or oil based paint applied maunally with a brush. Latex house paint is an example. Neither of these will destroy or corrode the styrofoam. It should be noted though that latex based paints have been known to have some issues with rubber. So before you combine rubber, styrofoam, and latex paint, make sure the label indicates it is safe for both.

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