Need ideas for painting staircase knobs.
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Sia@South 47th on Aug 03, 2013Perhaps "Metallic"? Comes in all flavours.Helpful Reply
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Schatz & Sons on Aug 04, 2013Clean well,Sand, than use a bonding primer,oil base paint finishHelpful Reply
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KMS Woodworks on Aug 04, 2013How about a polished stone sphere?...or a crystal ball.Helpful Reply
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Straight Nails Construction on Aug 04, 2013Schatz is on the right track. When you say older, how old is the home? (just concerned about possible lead paint used originally) A bondable primer should be used to help the new paint adhere properly. Oil based paint will take the wear and tear of that knob better than latex, and be easier to clean when it gets dirty. But.. KMS has a great idea, finding something similar in size that has a unique look, and have it attached. This would not only provide a finish that would not need as much cleaning, but depending on the location of the stair case, may actually make a great conversation piece.Helpful Reply
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Sassy Townhouse Living on Aug 04, 2013I like the metallic paint idea!Helpful Reply
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Kathy Wilkins on Aug 04, 2013Thanks for all the cool ideas! And I like the metallic paint idea also.Helpful Reply
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Teresa A on Aug 05, 2013Beautiful piece of craftsmanship! As the previous posts mention, if you want to keep the original try using the scratchy part of a wet dish sponge to get the rest of the latex paint off the surface of the ball. The latex paint will most likely just start to peel off like an onion skin when you start to remove it. It doesn't need sanded bare risking breathing the dust of old lead paint. However, the old surface is saturated with dirt & hand oil from years of people touching it. Years ago the owner of a True Value hardware store told me washing surfaces with TSP before painting is the most important thing to do when preping a surface for proper paint bonding. In my old house, I always wash the surfaces with TSP for good paint adhesion.Helpful Reply
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Paul Someson Jr. on Aug 05, 2013If you have a drill and the cap can be removed chuck the screw part of the cap in the drill and cover the drill with a cloth. Turn the drill on to slow and with a aerosol paint can spray the cap. You should get a good finish if you apply light coats of paint.Helpful Reply
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Marlena on Aug 06, 2013Hey @Kathy Wilkins Do you have a a theme? I could see faces too and make sure apply a clear coat later. But first I would find out what paint and sealant to use in a high traffic area.Helpful Reply
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Linda Bennett on Mar 26, 2015Paint to look like a pool ball, it's already got the stripe in the center.Helpful Reply
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