Spray Paint Brass Door Hardware

Sand the brass door handles with 400 grit sanding paper.

Spray paint brass door hardware.

Buy rust oleum universal paint primer in one we chose satin nickel. Be sure to follow the directions allowing the specified amount of time for drying. Remove the brass door handles with a screwdriver. This is the same spray paint i used for the hardware on my hepplewhite style sideboard.

Rust oleum metallic spray paint covers great and it adheres well to the brass. The automotive primer is a much more heavy duty version of regular primer. 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. Spray the first side of the hardware with primer according to the directions.

After the primer has dried for the specified time spray the hardware with a first coat of oil rubbed bronze. I spray painted my hinges they were brass both interior and exterior and it came out great. Repeat process for the opposite side. Wipe down the brass door handles with grime boss wipes.

Whether your hardware is brass or coated aluminum we want maximum adhesion so you want to take the extra step of using an automotive primer check the current price here so the paint really sticks to the doorknob.