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.
Painting brass door handles.
Move the item to a well ventilated area.
Remove the brass door handles with a screwdriver.
Remove the item if necessary.
Rachelle takes an old bronze knob and turns it i.
So far it shows no signs of wear.
I gave it a coat of a spray on clear protective finish for good measure.
All paint projects should be done in a well ventilated area such as a.
I know what techniques have worked and which ones have not.
Using super high grit paper 400 we sanded every last knob to rough them up so the paint would stick if you see small scratches don t worry they ll be covered with paint but you definitely want to use high grit paper because low grit can leave deep big scratches that show through.
Getting the surface ready for painting 1.
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Sand as much of the hardware as you can with high grit 200 sandpaper to rough it up use a liquid deglosser like this one to degloss everything to get oils and sanded particles off of the hardware before.
Apply one thin and even coat of high quality spray primer meant for metal we grabbed.
Wipe down the brass door handles with grime boss wipes.
Scrub the item.
For example painting all the walls and changing all the light fixtures.
I sprayed painted the shiny brass door handle and hardware on our back door with orb early in the summer.
It s a door that gets constant daily use and has been exposed to all kinds of weather direct sun heat rain and even hail.
To spray paint door hinges on furniture you can use the same process i use with the door knobs and handles.
Which is why i m writing today brass door knobs.
Some brass objects such as door handles faucets and fixtures will be easier to paint.
While it is a little tiring i am realizing that it is definitely easier this time around.
Sand the brass door handles with 400 grit sanding paper.
This tutorial shows you how to spray paint hardware specifically door knobs for a lasting durable finish.
Many paints will not adhere properly to a shiny surface so it s important to purchase the appropriate primer to ensure that your painted brass or metal still looks great long after you finish painting.
While you can paint metal items the smooth slick surfaces of many metals make a metal painting project slightly challenging.