8/30/2010
My cousin Erika posted this great idea on her Facebook page:
She took Rustoleum Oil Rubbed Bronze spray paint to the brass knobs in her house. GREAT IDEA! I am already buzzing with different applications to use it on…hardware, knobs, pulls, light fixtures, lamps, frames… and how about those chrome builders grade bathroom fixtures ?… the list could go on and on…
I think I’ll go purchase some today to add to my arsenal of spray paint. Thank you Erika for the inspiration!
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12:56 PM �
Did she take the hardware off before painting?
1:48 PM �
Yes I did:)Best thing is to let them COMPLETELY dry for a full day or 2. I love the drastic change it has made~
12:45 AM �
Has the finish worn off? I've thought of doing this but was afraid.
8:14 AM �
I'm also wondering if the finish has worn off.
8:17 AM �
I have done this for the hardware on our pantry pocket door-those handles are expensive! It looks great, and is holding up just fine, even in the kitchen. I also did light fixtures that were yucky rusty brass, they look fantastic. Ah spray paint, my new best friend!
9:47 AM �
Looks Awesome, I Love It !!!
1:31 AM �
All of the knobs in my house are bright brass. I'm just wondering how to navigate the lock on the bedroom door? I've been reading and contemplating doing this to the shower surround (also bright brass). I, like the others, am wondering how it's held up?
3:16 PM �
We did ours about 4 years ago. most of them haven't chipped at all. We did our light fixtures, shower trim, all doors, hinges, kitchen cabinet pulls and hinges, towel racks etc. Our pantry door has chipped but that's because we put a child lock on it. Our door to the garage also chipped but i think it's from keys being in hands. Other than that they've held up REALLY well. If I remember correct we used a spray primer too. Take your time and do it right. Also, if you're doing door hinges, number them cause they don't go back on correct unless they're in the exact place. I think i'll pull the worn stuff off this weekend and respray it. Not bad for 4 years!
9:15 AM �
I have also painted all the brass in my house--ceiling fans-dining room lights--showers-hinges-knobs-no more brass!!! I did not take off the hinges--I sprayed the paint in a metal cup and painted the SPRAY PAINT on with a brush--works great!!!!
11:56 PM �
Does this work on faucets? I have wondered about that. I sprayed by cabinet pulls and it is fantastic! It actually gave my cabinets an updated look! yay me!
11:50 PM �
Did you put any kind of primer on before, and if you didn't, do you wish you had? Any tips that you learned along the way to help? Thanks!
9:53 AM �
what a fantastic idea, and thanks for the comments as well...this is going to improve my house so much!!
5:20 PM �
This is such a great idea! Thank you so much for sharing. They look great!
4:43 PM �
Love the idea of spraying the paint in a cup and painting it on the hinges and such.
6:57 AM �
Do you have to sand everything before spray painting?
11:52 PM �
I spray painted all my brass kitchen knobs with the oil bronzed finish to match my new kitchen faucets and they look beautiful. And it was so easy!
10:37 PM �
I saw this on Pinterest & had to check it out. Amazing transformation!! Thanks for sharing such a great idea.
- Julie
4:19 PM �
how many coats does it take? also, how many door knobs can you get out of one can?
thanks so much! :)
11:39 AM �
I am statrting to this but ran into a problem... the bristles grom my paint brush are coming off into the paint. What type of brush or technique was used to prevent this and streaking?
4:26 PM �
I am so excited to do this. thanks
9:25 PM �
Just curious if the knobs turn well after being sprayed. Any issues with functionality?
2:41 PM �
I found the metallic oil rubbed bronze...it this the same as you used or do I need to go to Lowe's or Home Depot instead of my local Wal-Mart?
8:09 PM �
I think I will give it a go...4 years is a long enough amount of time to stall the expensive investment of solid doors and new fixtures!
If you are painting the hinges you should use a disposable sponge brush, no bristle marks or shedding of the hair!
10:08 AM �
I've used this technique on a ceiling fan we found on clearance that was brushed nickel with white frosted glass. Right out of the box I took all the pieces and spray painted them in the oil-rubbed bronze. I also wanted the antique alabaster colored glass, so I took a rag and dabbed on some cream acrylic craft paint, followed by dabbing on some leftover cherry colored gel stain we used on some doors to give more dimension and also some sheen to it. Looks wonderful and no one believes it was a diy!
4:29 PM �
I would love to paint the brass on my fireplace door but can't the it (the "surround" off)? Has anyone else done this? Or, do I just spray it while it's attached to the wall?
7:52 PM �
I have done it and it was so easy! It was on an HGTV show once. Make sure you use the Rust-o-leum spray paint for high-heat application. I think there is a picture of a grill on the front. I turned off the pilot light and let the fireplace cool down. Then I tape-and-papered off the areas I didn't want affected (glass, tiles, wood trim) and sprayed a matte black in long even strokes. I was sure it was going to turn out splotchy, but it turned out perfect! You can't tell at all that it was DIY-ed.
11:55 AM �
Do you think it would work on my kitchen faucet and the sink????
12:29 AM �
This is such a great idea - did you have to take the locks and hinges off to spray them? I love the idea, but don't want to make extra work for myself!
12:10 PM �
Really cool! I used Krylon brand because I couldn't find Rustolium and it works good too. Oh and I used empty toilet paper rolls to prop them on so I could see if I missed a spot!
10:20 PM �
My current handles on my cupboards are a combination of brass and porcelain. Has anyone tried spray painting something like this?
12:24 AM �
That's an awesome idea! So easy!
7:10 AM �
Found you thru Pinterest and now I'm a new follower--love your stuff! I'm sitting here thinking what I can update this way!
I'd love to know how it works on shower doors too, as someone else asked. I anyone has had success, please post details. :-)
Terri in FL
3:56 PM �
in my experience it flakes off in a short amount of time. is there a way to stop that from happening?