Save yourself time and energy with this simple and easy hack to removing paint on door hinges.
Can you paint kitchen cabinet door hinges.
I ll teach you the best way to prep and paint so it lasts as long as possible.
If spraying keep moving the spray nozzle to ensure that it does not layer too thickly in any one spot.
Shake a can of spray paint for the full amount of time recommended by the manufacturer.
Most of the time this can be accomplished with a quick coat of spray primer and paint.
Allow to fully dry between layers.
I painted hinges for my kitchen cabinets.
Otherwise work a small amount of silicone lube or grease into the action to help keep the paint out of the hinge itself keep the outer surfaces clean though.
There is another more important advantage.
Don t worry about taking a door down or boiling hinges in vinegar or harsher chemicals.
Refinishing your cabinets may mean that the color of the existing hinges no longer matches and while you can always replace the hinges it s less expensive to paint them.
Hinges can be difficult to change out and costly.
The hinges fit the existing holes so you won t have to drill new holes or fill the old holes.
This simple trick will remove paint from hinges in a snap.
If you really need to save money and not replace your hardware spray painting is a good option but not forever.
On frequently used knobs and pulls in a kitchen or bath where water is involved you can expect those to wear faster.
Spray or paint the hinges.
Next put a drop cloth down on a work surface and put gloves on.
So let s see the before and the after so you can see exactly what i ve done.
However if you re planning to paint brass hinges there are a few things you need to know before you get started.
Paint at least two layers to ensure an even coating.
Pour some metal cleaner into a small container and place the hinges and screws into the cleaner.
Clean them thoroughly and if there s any existing lacquer or hardcoat try roughing them up with a bit of steel wool.
To get spray paint to adhere to your cabinet door hinges you must first clean them.
If the hinges have evident nails paint the nail ends as well to ensure a whole look.
Position the can the recommended distance from the hinges and the screws to spray a light coat of paint.
When metallic hinges become old and dingy many people choose to liven them up with a fresh coat of paint.
Let the pieces sit in the cleaner for 1 2 hours.
Spray painting the hinges is a cost effective option to replacing all the kitchen cabinet hinges.