Things You Will Need
Once the packaging is correctly done you can ship domestically and only by using ground transportation. There is a limit of one container of paint per shipping package. Double-check your package to make sure it meets the regulations.
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Make sure that the lid on the metal paint can is secured tightly.
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Wrap the paint can in bubble paper and secure with packing tape.
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Insert the wrapped paint can in the plastic box and make sure that it is screwed closed. This secondary packaging must be sealed tightly in order to prevent possible leaks during shipping.
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Place the sealed plastic box inside of the cardboard box and fill it with packing peanuts. Use enough peanuts to keep the plastic box from moving around during shipping.
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Use packing tape to seal the cardboard box
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Use the marker to write “Surface Only” or “Surface Mail Only” on the side of the box. Below that, use the marker to write “Consumer Commodity ORM—D.” The U.S. Dept. of Transportation uses this acronym to identify small amounts of a hazardous substance.