NEVER Paint or Alter Propane Tanks To Be a Darker Color

If you’ve ever had the urge to paint your propane tank a darker color to help it blend in with your home, your landscaping, or to otherwise just be creative…DON’T DO IT. Propane tanks are painted lighter colors like white or beige specifically for your safety. Propane gas expands rapidly in heat, so the lighter color of the tank reflects some of that heat away to prevent it from expanding to a dangerous level. If a propane tank is painted a dark color, it will absorb heat. This heat can make the propane inside expand dangerously high, posing a safety hazard for you and your loved ones.