How To Paint Door Handles

As with all spray paints multiple thin coats are better than one heavy coat.

How to paint door handles.

I sprayed 3 light coats of oil rubbed bronze on my door handles. Remove the door hardware remove the hardware with a screwdriver. This tutorial shows you how to spray paint hardware specifically door knobs for a lasting durable finish. So that escalated quickly.

But it would also mean changing out the locks and that would mean replacing the back door hardware as well and probably the garage entry as well. Insert a small piece of folded painter s tape into the keyhole so paint doesn t get in the lock mechanism. Insert the door hardware into the foam so you can easily paint all sides. Sand the brass door handles with 400 grit sanding paper.

Refinishing old door hardware with spray paint step 1. Paint hardware spray hardware with metallic primer according to manufacturer s directions. Wipe down the brass door handles with grime boss wipes. Rachelle takes an old bronze knob and turns it i.

I used a piece of painter s tape to label which. And i really hate changing locks. After letting the primer dry overnight this wasn t necessary you can paint after 4 hours i spray painted the door handles in the same manner that i primed them. How to spray paint brass door handles yourself in 5 steps buy rust oleum universal paint primer in one we chose satin nickel.