Curious in which project I chose for challenge? ;0)
Yep that's right I chose the door knob painting tutorial!
Now, for those of you who warned me about this, it's not that I didn't listen. I thought long and hard about it...
But see how bad these look! When I weighed my options, I felt even a bad paint job would be better than these scratched up, faded gals. So I went for it, but only on one set of knobs.
I used the tutorial from Young House Love. Here's what went down.
1. After removing the handles (not matching, which was another pro on the list for painting) I used SOS pads to rough them up a bit.
(Some recommend 200 grit sand paper, but I read that this can cause unwanted scratches.)
2. Next I used a de-greaser and old rag to to take off some of the shine. This helps the paint adhere.
3. After letting the de-glosser dry during my lunch, I wiped the knobs once more for good measure.
4. I applied one thin, even layer of primer (my preference is Rust-oleum) then applied 3 coats of oil rubbed bronze spray paint.
My dry time in between coats was approximately 15 minutes, but the can says you only have to wait 10.
Tip: In between coats, it's a good idea to turn the knobs or latches if you have them. Also, don't forget the screws!
5. After drying for a full 24 hours, I held my breath as I screwed everything back into place.
I'm totally in love with the transformation! The jury is still out on how they will hold up, but I'll definitely keep you posted.
P.S. I actually did two projects, so I'll be sharing the other one tomorrow!
Looks Great!
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