Painting Door Handles Black

I sprayed painted the shiny brass door handle and hardware on our back door with orb early in the summer.

Painting door handles black.

This post contains affiliate links for your convenience. But i m tempted to do the outside of the doors. Wash the surface with a damp cloth and soapy water. To ensure no fingerprints are left in the paint allow the hardware to dry for 24 hours.

Remove the brass door handles with a screwdriver. I gave it a coat of a spray on clear protective finish for good measure. Black automotive primer you want a dark color of automotive primer like black or dark gray. The tried and tested method to upgrade door knobs with spray paint.

Spray hardware with metallic primer according to manufacturer s directions. Click here to see the current price. 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. How to spray paint hardware on doors and cabinets supplies needed.

Spray 2 3 coats and leave them to dry 48 hours before replacing. Rinse the area with a clean damp cloth. Apply a fresh coat of paint as necessary to cover nicks and scratches. It held up well.

After it is dry reinstall the hardware on the door. I replaced the hardware when i painted the door black several months ago. Making sure to rough up the hardware with sandpaper is really key to paint adhesion. Soap and water works just fine that s what i use or a liquid cleaner degreaser.

Tips for spray painting the brass door handles nickel. Craft foam or a cardboard box will work spray primer like this black primer if you re painting your knobs a dark color. Wipe down the brass door handles with grime boss wipes. Over a drop cloth or protective paper place your door handles on a block and spray paint according to the directions on the can.

Your doors look amazing. Sand the brass door handles with 400 grit sanding paper. Remove your door handles if they already exist in your door. But for the years it was painted it did just fine.

Remove your hardware from the piece and clean it with tsp wash or a degreaser. By sawdust 2 stitches. Good luck with your project. I love the black doors inside but my one hallway is so narrow and dark i can t do black.

Towel dry the surface to remove excess water. Rustoleum universal oil rubbed bronze spray paint this is my favorite brand and i ve used it on dozens of projects.