Spray Paint Front Door Handle

Remove the brass door handles with a screwdriver.

Spray paint front door handle.

Total short cut i took a power sander and hit it up quickly. I spray painted our front door handle about a year ago and the inside circle handle like yours has completely chipped off. I needed to start with spray painting the trim before i removed the door. You can paint both sides of the hardware within seconds and save a ton of time.

Sand the brass door handles with 400 grit sanding paper. I was lookin at it again today wondering if i should try a different paint. The hardest part was taping and sealing off the trim around the door. Wipe down the brass door handles with grime boss wipes.

After it is dry reinstall the hardware on the door. So you re ready to paint your front door. Spray hardware with metallic primer according to manufacturer s directions. Prep work is everything.

I opted to remove the door just easier to paint that way and opted to spray paint since my door has a lot of raised panels to paint around. See my full disclosure policy here. You can stick both the deadbolt door handle through the styrofoam and prop them against a bucket. Start by buffing up the hardware so the paint has something to adhere to.

It took a couple minutes. One word of caution when spray painting deadbolts or door handles use very light coats of paint. Whether it s just a touchup with a favorite hue or an entirely new shade that will grace your entrance take note of these helpful hints from diy network before you pick up your brush. To ensure no fingerprints are left in the paint allow the hardware to dry for 24 hours.

When painting cabinet knobs you can absolutely use this same process to help protect knobs and drawer pulls from everyday wear and tear. After the primer has thoroughly dried spray hardware with metallic paint. To spray paint door hinges on furniture you can use the same process i use with the door knobs and handles. This makes the painting process seamless and easy.