Paint my Freezer
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I have a new box freezer and I want to paint it. Has anyone had experience in this type of project?
12 answers
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my sister painted her fridge with chalk paint,,and now has a place for her groc list or message board,
Sheena
on Jan 09, 2015
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I painted my old brown refrigerator with 3 coats of white rustoleum and it held up for another 5 years until it died..but paint was still in great shape.
Sarah Jackson
on Jan 10, 2015
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If you have any rust, make sure you sand it off. I didnt sand mine that good and in those places the paint looks kinda bad. But overall it looks so much better. Rustoleum!!!!
Irishkay
on Jan 10, 2015
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I understand that you can take your appliances to a "car paint shop" and they can paint them for you. Don't know about the $$ connected to this, but a friend had this done because at the time she wanted her's painted black and it wasn't common then. It turned out great!
Jeannie Andrews
on Jan 10, 2015
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Yes I painted on old refrig a few years ago. Sand any nicks or rust spots. I used spray appliance epoxy from Lowes. Be sure area is well ventilated and wear something to completely cover your hair. If it gets in your hair you will be in trouble. It does not was out! Give one coat, let dry completely. Sand any run spots lightly then give a second coat.
Stephanie copeland
on Jan 10, 2015
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Yes. Mask off what you do not want painted (gaskets, handles, etc.). Spray paint using one with primer included or prime first then paint. Rustoleum if you cannot find "Appliances paint in your color. Several light coats better than trying to cover with one coat.
Barb Burnham
on Jan 10, 2015
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I painted my white dishwasher to match new gray cabinets using a bonding primer tinted to match, followed by tinted enamel (both from Sherwin Williams). I imagine the same would work for any appliance.
Phoebe anne
on Jan 10, 2015
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I have a 30 year old freezer in my fruit cellar that runs great but the top was rusting. I sanded real good then use a appliance spray can of white paint and let it dry and used another can again. I thought I had things covered up but ended up with a fine mist of paint on canning jars. When it was all done I added some stick on decorations to help hide the not so smooth paint job.
Elizabeth Boice
on Jan 10, 2015
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I also have a freezer that I'd like to paint. I've thought of the body shop idea but as a confirmed DIYer I'll probably do it myself. I just can't decide on what finish I'd like to do. I've even thought of cladding it with reclaimed wood, my favourite idea. I don't know if I want it to "disappear" or stand out . I'm in quite a quandary. Good luck with yours. Blessed be.
Lisa Cuddy
on Jan 10, 2015
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I have painted many appliances, using the best quality spray paint I could get off the store shelf, and the color I wanted. It must be sparkling clean (no oily or greasy places). If there is rust, that must be sanded and primed before painting. When the appliance is ready for the color, spray in smooth even strokes, lightly. Let dry overnight in a place where there's not a lot of dust. The next day when the paint is hardened, lightly smooth all over with ultra-fine steel wool. This removes any bumps or dust. Spray again. Repeat this until the finish looks dense and "professional." Let dry and harden before putting it to use. PATIENCE! You will be rewarded with a gorgeous appliance with a finish that will "wear like iron." The easiest mistake to make is to hold the can too close to the surface and spray too long in one spot, overloading paint in that spot and then....it all sags. And that's what pro painters call it: "sags." You can let it dry, harden and then sand it to take the bumpiness out of it. And try again....sweeping, constantly moving spray, even spraying... Even if you clad it with re-claimed wood, you might want to put a coat of dark brown or black paint on it so that any cracks in the wood would not let the white of the original paint show through.
MaryAnn Hardy
on Jan 15, 2015
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Appliance retailers who resell used appliances paint them all the time. They use a paint made specifically for this purpose. Most big box store sell it, but you can just call a local appliance retailer and ask what they use/recommend.
Stephanie
on Feb 21, 2015
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We use a commercial sprayer and have sprayed them. Curious if it is brand new why paint it! You could always take it to a car painter and let them professionally paint it.
Sherrie
on Feb 21, 2015
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