Remove the brass door handles with a screwdriver.
Can you spray paint a front door handle.
Buy rust oleum universal paint primer in one we chose satin nickel.
I took one hinge per door off at a time so that i could still use the door while spray painting them my french door set includes 2 sidelight.
This is one of those check check double check steps.
How to spray paint brass door handles yourself in 5 steps.
It really is not a bad process at all.
And my kids loved it because i let them watch a show while i did it which they rarely get to do.
How to paint exterior door handle.
Paint hardware spray hardware with metallic primer according to manufacturer s directions.
This allows you to get better coverage since it is hard on your finger when spray painting.
I wouldn t spray paint interior doorknobs without removing them.
You have more control with the attachment.
Insert the door hardware into the foam so you can easily paint all sides.
I spray painted my hinges they were brass both interior and exterior and it came out great.
Guys if you have thought about doing this go for it.
Sand the brass door handles with 400 grit sanding paper.
One word of caution when spray painting deadbolts or door handles use very light coats of paint.
Tape plastic wrap around enough surrounding area that you can spray paint in even strokes without having to stop your stroke over the hardware you re trying to paint.
Wipe down the brass door handles with grime boss wipes.
Insert a small piece of folded painter s tape into the keyhole so paint doesn t get in the lock mechanism.
This tutorial shows you how to spray paint hardware specifically door knobs for a lasting durable finish.
But for exterior doors as long as you taped over and covered all of the surrounding area and i mean all of it i don t see why you couldn t spray paint exterior door knobs or handles without removing them from the door.
I highly recommend the handy sprayer that fits on spray paint cans.
I think it took me a couple hours at most.
You can paint both sides of the hardware within seconds and save a ton of time.
Otherwise you ll get drips.
Front door hardware not so much.
Can you spray paint exterior door knobs without removing them.
I used a metal primer one coat since my door is facing the sun with no shade.