Can't afford new appliances. Is painting them worthwhile?
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Maz
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Would like to have my stove, microwave, fridge and dishwasher professionally painted in a stainless finish. What is an average cost and will it last five years without chipping.
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This varies by area, in terms of price, but yes - should last. Would you consider painting yourself? That would save even more!
Before I would spend the money, I would look at how old the appliances are and if they will last the 5 years that you are asking the paint to last. Sometimes replacing a piece at a time is a better way to go than spending lots of money on paint only to have it fail soon.
I agree with FarmKids regarding the age of the appliances but I also would take it a step further and try using Rustoleum appliance paint in stainless steel. We made the switch as each appliance died and our dishwasher was the last unit left with a white face which stuck out like a sore thumb. I checked on getting a new face in a stainless steel finish only to be told it would cost $229! I figured it couldn't hurt to try and am glad I did!
I would recommend not to paint the appliances. Save the time and effort and money. If the appliances are old and fail shortly after you paint it would be disheartening.