Spray Paint Exterior Door Hardware

Then patch it sand it and use painter s tape and paper to cover any windows or hardware that can t be removed so they won t get paint splattered.

Spray paint exterior door hardware. When we first moved into our house a few years ago i looked into buying new doorknobs for the whole house to replace the old brass doorknobs. I have a door knocker that was quite expensive and the finish is coming off. To ensure no fingerprints are left in the paint allow the hardware to dry for 24 hours. You can update brass door pulls or knobs too.

Use painter s tape to completely tape off any area that you do not want painted. Be sure the spray paint is intended for metal surfaces and both indoor and outdoor use if necessary. Before you paint an exterior door take the door off its hinges and remove any hardware. After it is dry reinstall the hardware on the door.

Glass insert makeover optional if you have a glass insert like mine and want to hide the design in it tape around it to protect the door and spray paint with a frosted glass spray paint. I am interested to know if paula ever painted her front door or was she just going to paint the front door hardware. I used a paintbrush because of all the detail in our door. Spray paint brass shower handles outside.

Set up a spray area by covering work area with a drop cloth. Using a screwdriver remove door from hinges and hardware from door. We also spray painted on a wooden board which prevented our yard from getting painted. Spray paint project steps.

If your door is paneled start with the panels. However i did purchase beautiful antique brass colored door knobs and handles from walmart. Using semigloss exterior paint and a 2 inch angled sash brush with synthetic bristles paint around the edges of the. Pick out the front door color.

Paint the front door. Tape hardware hinges and any glass inserts. Use cardboard or paper to mask window area. This is probably obvious but don t ruin your house by spray painting inside.

Spray paint door knobs or buy new. Paint a section at a time. The door knobs are still beautiful after 4 or 5 years. After the primer has thoroughly dried spray hardware with metallic paint 7 the home depot.

Make sure it is a well ventilated area.