Asked on Oct 13, 2014

Cover dishwasher

PRRG
by PRRG
All of my kitchen appliances are stainless steel except my dishwasher which is white.....I saw an ad (but cannot find it now) where you can buy a piece of metal ??? to put on top of the front (face) of the dishwasher to cover the white and make it look like the rest of my appliances.....anyone know what I'm talking about? and can direct me WHERE to get this so that all my appliances match? I don't want to buy another dishwasher
  17 answers
  • Shari Shari on Oct 13, 2014
    I've seen a stainless steel film that can be placed on appliances. A HomeTalk member posted about it here: http://www.hometalk.com/diy/decorate/rooms/stainless-steel-appliance-film-519503 I've never used these products (I don't have any stainless steel appliances) so I can't recommend any particular brand but here's a couple websites/brands you might want to investigate (and read reviews, if available, on their products) http://stainlesssteelfilm.com/ http://fauxsteel.com/
  • PRRG PRRG on Oct 13, 2014
    Thank you, Shari
  • Lori Darling Lori Darling on Oct 14, 2014
    You can also buy stainless steel paint. I'd remove the door of the dishwasher and spray it with the paint. It's cheaper and from pictures I've seen online, looks really good.
  • Brenda Lawrence Brenda Lawrence on Oct 14, 2014
    There are also sheets of textured metal that the big box hardware stores sell. This can be used for back splash, walls, etc. Just cut to fit and glue it on.
  • Kris Trantow Schillings Kris Trantow Schillings on Oct 14, 2014
    Just google stainless steel fronts> There are lots of places that make them specifically for Dishwashers.
  • PRRG PRRG on Oct 14, 2014
    Thank you, Lori I looked at the 'film' and I'm worried about being able to put it on and not have 'bubbles' I remember using contac paper years ago :-( this may be safer... I was hoping to find a flat sheet of st steel that I could just place over the existing door...still searching Thank you for your help I may have to try it
  • PRRG PRRG on Oct 14, 2014
    Brenda, this sounds like what I was looking for. I was planning on checking at Home Depot....but now I know that they DO exist !!! Thank you so much
  • PRRG PRRG on Oct 14, 2014
    This site is wonderful ! Everyone has been so helpful :-) thank you
  • Sherry Fram Sherry Fram on Oct 14, 2014
    You can buy panels that fit the front of your dishwasher. That's what my sister did when she remodeled her kitchen.
  • Nancy Jungnitsch Nancy Jungnitsch on Oct 14, 2014
    There is a film called instant granite it was featured on Rachael Ray but they also make stainless steel which comes in a role, here is the link http://www.fauxsteel.com/
  • PRRG PRRG on Oct 14, 2014
    Thanks, Kris !
  • PRRG PRRG on Oct 14, 2014
    Thanks, Sherry do you know where she bought them?
  • PRRG PRRG on Oct 14, 2014
    Thank you, Nancy :-)
  • Jill Jill on Oct 14, 2014
    You might want to check online with your dishwasher manufacturer. Also many dishwashers have slide in front panels that come in two colors to change out, but if yours doesn't the manufacturer might sell replacement panels if one becomes damaged. I have tried both the paint on and self sticking stainless steel stuff, neither which I was happy with in the end because the painted one just didn't look real enough and the film was easily damaged. But if cost is the factor, I would definitely go with the film. .
  • PRRG PRRG on Oct 14, 2014
    Thank you, Jill......I bought my house in 2005 and the dishwasher was here....I rarely use it. I live alone and just do my dishes as I use them....I just want to match the front of the dishwasher to my other appliances and they are all stainless steel. I will check out the make / manufacturer if I can find it on the DW and try that, too..Thank You !!!
  • Pat Pat on Oct 14, 2014
    Hi, the film is not like contact paper, so no worries. Much thicker and it is repositionable. Rather than use ApplianceArt, just buy 3m auto vinyl wrap in stainless.I did my white refrigerator in black and it looks great. Auto vinyl is on amazon, much cheaper than one precut for a diswasher. Very cheap and easy, so you might want to try this first? Good luck!
    • PRRG PRRG on Oct 15, 2014
      @Pat Hi Pat See my comment below. If this doesn't work I will try that Good to know that it is not like contact paper....
  • PRRG PRRG on Oct 15, 2014
    I bought a MAGNETIC stainless steel panel on Amazon last night...I won't need to cut it because it is just the right size !!! Wish me luck :-) Thank you everyone !!!