Out Door Refrigerator Reface With Placemats
I have a small fridge outside next to the bbq that has seen better days. The top and side had flaking rust and paint. This project cost $7 in materials (1 can spray paint and 2 dollar store mats). Am happy with the result
Here is what I did
1) clean everything with a degreaser
2) after cleaning wipe down all surfaces with alcohol
3) Mask off the sections that you don’t want to paint (trim , rubber gaskets ,handles)
4) using light even strokes paint the surfaces with spray paint
5) for the top cut two placemats to size
6) Attach mats by brushing on vinyl adhesive
7) place a weight over the mats to ensure they adhere to the surface
8) let all surfaces dry
9) remove tape
Tools needed
-2 placemats
-exacto knife or razor blade
-painters tape
-alcohol
-spray paint (I used behr paint and primer in hi -gloss “hidden sea glass”)
-vinyl adhesive
Scrape off flaking paint and rust before cleaning
after cleaning wipe down with alcohol
Be sure to tape off the gaskets (rubber) so that is remains unpainted and pliable
spray paint (I used behr paint and primer in hi gloss “hidden sea glass”
In short even sweeping strokes. This is so the paint doesn’t start to curtain (drip)
Apply in “X” pattern. Be sure to
saturate the edges so the glue adheres properly. The glue should be tacky to
the touch
I chose these because if the colors and pattern.
When placing mats rub from the center out to ensure there are no air pockets
When placing the mats rub from the center out to get out the air bubbles
After applying adhesive trim the mats in place. Note because the edges of the refrigerator are rounded it is best to use a razor blade at a 45 degree angle to trim. That way you have a beveled edge
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Krafty Kathy on Sep 17, 2022
We inherited 2 dorm fridges from our daughters. i may have to add them to my mile long painting list.
Peel and stick vinyl tile would be another cool option.
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What type of material are the placements made of? Plastic??
How is your frig holding up in the weather ? Especially the paint ?
Nice! Where did you find Behr spray for less than $9.00 ?