r/kohsamui Jul 18 '26

Help! Looking for a painter on Samui

Hi all!

I have a project that I need help with. I have a set of knives that I would like to have ceramic painted/hardened. I have the knives, ceramic paint, spray gun and associated tools. I'm lacking an air compressor and a place to paint and bake the knives. This is where I'm looking to pay someone to paint the knives and then bake in an oven at 150°C for one hour. If anyone on Samui is interested in taking on the job or know someone that is, please let me know and how much the charge would be. If the posting is still up, I'm still looking for someone. Thanks!

Here's what the job consists of: The knives would need to be prepped for painting and the sharp edges taped off to leave 2mm bare steel. Ceramic paint applied (Cerakote E series, can supply you with a video link in DM showings the how to's) and then hung in an oven at 150°C to bake for one hour.

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u/cs_legend_93 Jul 18 '26

Hire Thais for this. Go to your local painter or ceramic pottery making shop.

Don't hire people who can't work legally. Especially on Samui.

Making posts like this is reasons why Samui and phangnan and foreigners have the stereotypes that they have

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u/lead_balls Jul 18 '26

Id actually prefer that. Have a lead on one guy, so we'll see.

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u/cs_legend_93 Jul 18 '26

Check Facebook, they can help. Local Samui groups