Before spraying, I gave all of the hardware a quick clean with some pre-paint TSP spray cleaner. I also used a fine grit sanding sponge (400) to scuff up the surface a bit.
This will allow the paint to bond better.
Our 90's built home has tons of gold hardware. Spray paint is a cheap and easy way to update hardware that's still in good shape, but you don't have the budget to totally replace at the moment.
I wanted to give our front door hardware a new and update look using spray paint, but didn't want to mess with removing everything.
**This was meant to be a quick/temporary fix for me, but if done right, spray paint can extend the life of your hardware for quite some time.**
Keep reading to see which kitchen staple product I used to quickly update the hardware.
Before spraying, I gave all of the hardware a quick clean with some pre-paint TSP spray cleaner. I also used a fine grit sanding sponge (400) to scuff up the surface a bit.
This will allow the paint to bond better.
Next I used Press and Seal Cling Wrap to cover the surfaces surrounding all of the hardware. Extend it out to cover a decent distance surrounding your hardware in order to catch any overspray.
The stickiness of the wrap will all you to form a good bond around the hardware. Using your finger, but sure to press in closely to the edges of the hardware.
Use an exacto knife or blade to trim around any excess cling wrap that might be overlapping onto the hardware for a nice clean edge.
Using your favorite spray paint, paint your hardware using short bursts of paint.
THIN coats is key for a good finish. My hardware took 2-3 thin coats of paint for decent coverage.
You can touch up any missed spots by spraying a little spray paint on a piece of cardboard or paper plate, and dabbing a small paint brush or q-tip into it.
This project took me less than 30 minutes, and gave our front porch a fresh updated look!
If you're still not sold on the wonders of spray paint, be sure to check out my linked blog post to see how I transformed this dingy bathroom countertop using a $5 can of appliance spray paint.
I don't think i could mask everything off with cling wrap any faster than I could unscrew and remove the door latch set. Spray paint dries very quickly, it would be back in place in about an hour.
Just a different approach is all. Thanks for checking it out.
Great job! Looks so good!
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Have a question about this project?
How long has it been and how is it holding up?
Does that paint do well on ceramic tile?
Does the paint stay out of the keyhole and where the tongue of the door handle?
Bobbie, thank you for your pro advice. I had thought about inserting the key but wasn't sure if that would do it. This way you would not only have a revitalized lockset but a pretty key, too.