I plan to do the rest of the door knobs too as i paint the doors.
Painting door handles silver.
We found the best way to paint them was to use a big piece of cardboard because then you can stick the backs of the knobs through the cardboard and they stay nice and sturdy rather than rolling around and messing up the paint on the edges.
After it is dry reinstall the hardware on the door.
My feeling is that for doors where the handles are used a lot like our pantry door and garage door is opened at least 100 times a day replacing them should be a way to go.
This tutorial shows you how to spray paint hardware specifically door knobs for a lasting durable finish.
Some have chipping peeling orb paint and i ve re coated them already once.
Soap and water works just fine that s what i use or a liquid cleaner degreaser.
But for bedroom doors that get locked once a day tops the paint hasn t chipped off at all.
Even the one that is outside.
Just the kitchen door so far but it looks like brand new and has held up perfectly so far.
This is the spray paint we bought to update the door handles and it comes in all colors including rubbed bronze if that is what you want.
Rachelle takes an old bronze knob and turns it i.
Painting is a great way to touch things up and bring new life to objects.
Thanks for the detailed painting technique.
We wanted our door handles to not stand out in the room and to blend in.
The after picture of our satin nickel painted door handles.
After the primer has thoroughly dried spray hardware with metallic paint 7 the home depot.
Wish i had seen your technique earlier.
To ensure no fingerprints are left in the paint allow the hardware to dry for 24 hours.
But when it comes to painting brass objects such as lights fixtures and hardware things get a little more difficult.
We removed all of the door knobs and hardware.
Rustoleum satin nickel paint primer in one we didn t use any other paint but this one and applied 5 coats to get.
The door knobs are still beautiful after 4 or 5 years.
Jeff the hardware painting looks great.
To spray paint door hinges on furniture you can use the same process i use with the door knobs and handles.
We set up shop in the garage.
It is possible to paint.
How to spray paint kitchen handles and drawer pulls on cabinets when painting cabinet knobs you can absolutely use this same process to help protect knobs and drawer pulls from everyday wear and tear.
However i did purchase beautiful antique brass colored door knobs and handles from walmart.
How to paint brass.
Be sure the spray paint is intended for metal surfaces and both indoor and outdoor use if necessary.
Remove your hardware from the piece and clean it with tsp wash or a degreaser.