How do I paint a refridgerator?
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Joyce Brown
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My fridge/freezer has rust spots on the outside of the doors but is not interfering with the cooling process. Love this fridge & would like paint it.
9 answers
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I had a friend who took hers to an auto painting shop. Something to check into, the results were pretty fantastic!
Jerusha
on Nov 27, 2013
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I painted mine gloss black on the sides and chalkboard on the front. The key I prep! Lots of sanding!
Becky
on Nov 27, 2013
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This app! The pic wouldn't load and I kept getting knocked off so after 5 attempts here's a pic!
Becky
on Nov 27, 2013
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Thanks for your answers ladies & the encouragement. I'll give it a try after Christmas. Have a blessed one.
Joyce Brown
on Nov 28, 2013
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There is appliance paint, I would neutralize the rust with a rustoleum product after cleaning, then paint with appliance paint
Tanya Peterson Felsheim
on Nov 28, 2013
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I put contact paper on mine and it looked great.
Kathy Diffenderfer
on Nov 29, 2013
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I had one we had to repaint annually as it would keep pinhole rusting out no matter what we did. These days a new fridge can be very inexpensive, energy saving and a better move than all the elbow grease prep work, mess, time and no guarantee to it holding.
Johnchip
on Jan 06, 2016
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when you paint metal...ANY kind of metal, fridge, car, truck, freezer, etc., THE best way to get a professional looking finish is to follow these steps.. #1) Sand away the rust spots as best you can. 60 - 100 grit sandpaper is good for this. #2) Sand the entire appliance's surface. this removes any loose paint, smoothes out the surface, & feathers out the area(s) where you sanded away the rust. #3) Tape and/or cover any areas that you do not want painted. Such as door seals, the handle(s), Brand name, etc. Masking tape & newspaper work wonders for this... cheap too! :-) #4) Spray the entire appliance with a MINIMUM of 2 light coats of red primer. Personally I prefer 3 - 6 coats, but that's just me. Allow 24 hours between coats so that it will fully dry & cure. #5) Spray the entire appliance with a MINIMUM of 3 coats of paint in your color of choice. Allow 24 hours between coats so that it will fully dry & cure. #6) Lastly, apply a MINIMUM of 2 coats of clear coat finish. Allow 24 hours between coats so that it will fully dry & cure. This last step will help to preserve the finish, stop the rust, AND make it easier to clean. I have painted about 20 different appliances so far in my life, as well as painting cars & light trucks, & this is the best way I have found so far.
Capernius
on Jan 26, 2016
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I once made an income by repainting refrigerator doors in-house. Remove any handles and badges. Lightly sand until smooth, with 120 grit wet and dry sandpaper. Then use a small fine haired roller to apply an enamel rust treatment gloss paint. The secret is to allow the first coat to slightly dry 10-20 minutes, then reroll in the opposite direction without the addition of any extra paint getting lighter at each pass until the finish is even and bubble free. Allow 24hours minimum to dry. Apply a second coat using the same technique. Allow 48hours to harden and reinstate the trim and handles. The final result is an excellent dimple finish in semi-gloss. Incidentally, if careful, the unit can be fully operational during the entire process. (No fridge magnets for 6 months please). If the coat is applied correctly, it will last for 5 years minimum.
Steve Boccalatte
on Mar 03, 2016
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