Spray Paint Metal Cabinet Handles

You can use synthetic steel wool i always have ssw on hand and use it for so many things to help get any old flaky finish off if you need and smooth everything out then wipe the hardware down with a cleaner.

Spray paint metal cabinet handles.

Rachelle takes an old bronze knob and turns it i. Let s be honest when i m working on a piece of furniture and i ve spent hours days weeks whatever cleaning sanding priming painting the piece i just wanna spray that hardware and put it back on. Spray paint brass shower handles outside. You can update brass door pulls or knobs too.

For painting metal knobs or other hardware you should use a metal spray paint which is designed to adhere well to metal. I did a little research and found out the right way to paint hardware. Choose a metal primer for metal hardware a plastic primer for plastic knobs and pulls or a self etching primer for brass hardware. For a glossy and durable finish use a spray paint that is designated as enamel this paint should be applied just as you applied the primer.

My favorite brand for spray painting hardware is the rust oleum universal metallic finish. Hinge removal unscrew the hinges from the cabinet doors and remove the doors. Apply paint to the metal knobs. The spray paint kind of spreads everywhere even if you re directly targeting the door knobs.

This is probably obvious but don t ruin your house by spray painting inside. Remove your hardware from the piece and clean it with tsp wash or a degreaser. Soap and water works just fine that s what i use or a liquid cleaner degreaser. Just recently i made over the hardware on my nightstands and wanted to match the new canopy bed.

Flip the pieces over after five to 10 minutes or when paint is no longer tacky to spray any areas that were missed. Then unscrew the hinges from the cabinets themselves using a screwdriver. This tutorial shows you how to spray paint hardware specifically door knobs for a lasting durable finish. Spray each cabinet pull using smooth even strokes to create a drip free finish.

Let s look at some of the metallic finishes available to try.