Spray the coat in a back and forth motion to apply an even coat on the metal.
Painting door handles silver.
I referred to another tutorial that said to spray the knobs with acrylic.
Interior door hardware however is pretty inexpensive.
This tutorial shows you how to spray paint hardware specifically door knobs for a lasting durable finish.
Bend down and move around the entire piece so you coat all surfaces.
Look for clear coats or enamel coats that are safe for metal.
Remove the brass door handles with a screwdriver.
Wipe down the brass door handles with grime boss wipes.
You can spray multiple pieces together but make sure they are far enough apart so you can spray the ends well.
I also didn t want to remove the hinges so i painted them the same color as the door with a regular paint brush and the door looks amazing.
After it is dry reinstall the hardware on the door.
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.
Front door hardware not so much.
Rachelle takes an old bronze knob and turns it i.
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.
But in the end we decided it just wasn t worth the time in the middle of a top to bottom renovation and we picked up new hardware.
Buy rust oleum universal paint primer in one we chose satin nickel.
How to paint hardware 1.
Remove your hardware from the piece and clean it with tsp wash or a degreaser.
Just did this two ways.
Just the kitchen door so far but it looks like brand new and has held up perfectly so far.
Sand the brass door handles with 400 grit sanding paper.
Shake the can and hold it six to eight inches 15 to 20 cm from the surface.
All of the doors in that house were brass when we purchased it.
I plan to do the rest of the door knobs too as i paint the doors.
To ensure no fingerprints are left in the paint allow the hardware to dry for 24 hours.
That actually caused bubbles and an uneven surface so second time around i skipped the acrylic.
Even the one that is outside.
Spray 2 3 coats and leave them to dry 48 hours before replacing.
Using the spray bonding primer holding the can 8 inches from the hardware lightly spray one coat to cover all surfaces of the hardware.
I spray painted my door knobs in the spring in a brushed satin nickel.
Set the piece aside to dry according to the manufacturer s instructions.
To spray paint door hinges on furniture you can use the same process i use with the door knobs and handles.
