I sprayed 3 light coats of oil rubbed bronze on my door.
How to paint door handles black.
But when it comes to painting brass objects such as lights fixtures and hardware things get a little more difficult.
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.
After it is dry reinstall the hardware on the door.
Painting is a great way to touch things up and bring new life to objects.
Remove your hardware from the piece and clean it with tsp wash or a degreaser.
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.
Step 6 spray paint the door handles.
To ensure no fingerprints are left in the paint allow the hardware to dry for 24 hours.
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.
All of the doors in that house were brass when we purchased it.
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 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.
So far it shows no signs of wear.
Interior door hardware however is pretty inexpensive.
The after picture of our satin nickel painted door handles.
Soap and water works just fine that s what i use or a liquid cleaner degreaser.
As with all spray paints multiple thin coats are better than one heavy coat.
I gave it a coat of a spray on clear protective finish for good measure.
After the primer has thoroughly dried spray hardware with metallic paint 7 the home depot.
This is the spray paint we bought to update the door handles and it comes in all colors including rubbed bronze if that is what you want.
It is possible to paint.
To spray paint door hinges on furniture you can use the same process i use with the door knobs and handles.
Front door hardware not so much.
Be sure the spray paint is intended for metal surfaces and both indoor and outdoor use if necessary.
We wanted our door handles to not stand out in the room and to blend in.
How to paint brass.