How do I paint a refrigerator?

Question

I just bought a really old refurbished refrig that is very ugly brown in color and would like to paint it black. I know there has to be some technique but don't know what it is.

Answer 1

The same way you would paint anything else.

I would use a sprayer.

Answer 2

First, you'll need to buy a good metal primer in a spray can from a local Sherwin Willaims or hardware store. I would buy 2-3 cans. Pick a color and also grab 2-3 cans of the finish color as well. This is the best way to paint a fridge. If you can take the fridge OUTSIDE, I highly recommend this, while you spray it. Why dont you email me if you have any problems...I'll step you through any problems you're having.....

ps-they also make a finish paint (sherwin williams) called DTM...it's a metal paint, that is an option too, I've used it and it's very good quality

DO NOT go and spend over $100, like the guy under me....spend the $25-35 that I am recommending

Answer 3

I did one once. Candy apple red, and with a couple coats of clear to make it really shine and protect the red. She was a beauty. Paint it like anything else. Clean it well, remove things that don't need painted (like the door handles), it may be easier to remove the doors and paint them off to the side, sand any rust, mask the parts you don't want painted using masking tape and newspaper (be sure you have this part well done so the fine paint spray doesn't sneak into areas you don't wish to paint), prime the bare metal, and get some good spray paint in the color you like. Spray using even sweeps at the distance listed on the can, watch that you don't over apply it and cause running drips. If it's too light in an area, you can always go back and spray more on it. Be sure you're in an area with plenty of fresh air (paint fumes can kill) and free of bugs/dirt (they'll mess up wet paint). It'll take a bit for a coat of paint to dry, so be sure you do this in a location where it'll be left alone and not in the way. If you can, I suggest at least two coats of paint, three is better (the color gets much better with more coats). And you don't have to do it, but I apply a couple coats of clear paint at the end just to protect all that work. Once dry, remove your masking. Be careful, sometimes paint tries to peel up along the edge with your tape. A razor blade works well to help with that, gently. Good luck. I also painted an old rusty Vornado floor fan once, turquoise. It came out nice, still have it. Also painted an old metal patio bench, forest green. It's not too hard, just take your time. A good result comes from taking lots of time to get it ready and let paint dry. I let it dry until I can't smell it any more, since you're smelling the fumes as they come off the wet paint. Nothing worse than going through all that work, getting in a hurry, and messing up the paint that wasn't fully dry and hardened.

Answer 4

Professional finishes like you see on a car require baking and a fridge wont like getting hot - it will nuke the thermostat.
Spray can paints will never be as hard as the original finish.
If you dont mind paint that scratches easily go for it. Use a good degreaser and scuff the old paint before spraying.
Just dont get carried away when cleaning it after painting.

Answer 5

You really can't paint. They undergo a special process during manufacture like zinc bath, spray paint, baked on enamel etc....

If you do paint it will come out real bad looking, but if it is not in the main area of the kitchen and you are using it for, say, a wet bar then by all means, go ahead and spray paint. Be aware, it won't come out as good as the original.

Answer 6

I took mine to a "electrostatic painting company". Look in local yellow pages. They grounded the freezer and used a special paint. It makes the paint go round the the appliance like it was attracted by a magnet..no overspray..all evenly applied. I had them use a epoxy paint..its thicker and more durable and shinier.
Cost $135 here in Denver..but boy does it work..paint job better than on my new car!

Answer 7

you need to use special enamel based spray paint. Firstly rub your fridge down with fine sand paper or emery paper, wash clean and allow to dry. Once dry you are ready to paint just make sure to wear a mask and to cover the areas around the work place with newspaper as the paint will go every where.

Answer 8

Get some good heavy duty paint

Answer 9

Go to Home Depot and buy enamel appliance spray paint. I had to do mine last summer when rust spots appeared. Worked well, but be sure to spray in a well ventilated area.

Answer 10

sand it then spray paint it?

i can not imagie it ever looking good....i think i would cover it in bumper stickers instead and make my kitchen decor like the inside of a hippy's camper~just go retro~
it will look cool and you won't have to paint the refrigerator