I wish to change my dull white appliances in my kitchen to black but I can not afford to buy all new or used appliances. I have seen on HGTV that it is possible to paint a refrigerator but I am not sure how that would look, feel, or even if the paint job would last with cleaning. Hopefully you all can help.
2006-10-16 16:36:10 · 14 answers · asked by nish 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
there is special appliace paint or something like that for this job. go to home depot or lowes and ask a lot of questions.. they will be glad to answer them all..
2006-10-16 16:39:51 · answer #1 · answered by crazynanner 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Appliance spray will work, but will over time fade and chip if you don't put it on thick enough. Problem is by putting it on thick all at once it causes all kinds of drips. You must put on several coats, about 24 hours apart to do it right. The best paint to use is a brush on epoxy paint. It goes on like regular paint, but you need to do it quickly and make sure you get full coverage the first time because if you try to go over it again it will clump and lift right off the appliance. the worst part about the expoxy brush on paint is the fumes. It's a combo of paint and strong glue. Within minutes you can become lightheaded and pass out, or worse (can be fatal) if you don't use a special mask and keep all the windows open. Good luck
2016-05-22 08:04:03 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can do it one of two ways:
1. You can sand down the appliance, then spray a coat of black primer on it, then clear coat it.
2. You can sand down the appliance, then spray a coat of black primer on it, then put a coat of actual black paint on it then clear coat it.
Keep in mind if you use the first choice, the color might come out as a dull black, I recomend, a black latex paint, with that no primer or clear coat is needed. But latex always has the chance of peeling later on. so if not that then use an enamel paint, and as some said erler they do sell a paint for appliances.
I will all so tell you that if it is a rough surface appliance then you, will probally just have to clean it up real good (dirt and grim if any) and use a coat of latex paint over the other paint. If you need anymore help of if I didn't explain something clearly, just email me, and I will be glad to help.
2006-10-16 16:47:01 · answer #3 · answered by bobby k 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
there is appliance paint that works great and will last a very long time with out peeling. Contact an appliance distributor for details.
2006-10-16 16:40:52 · answer #4 · answered by GI 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have seen it done on shows like Trading Spaces with high-temperature, high gloss engine paint. I myself think it looks a little odd, but they're your appliances.
2006-10-16 16:40:50 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In Australia there is some stuff called ESP. You can paint this on the Fridge then use a gloss enamel paint over it. Works great.
2006-10-16 16:46:30 · answer #6 · answered by captncluise 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Automotive primer, and paint. Prep surface with 600 wet/dry sandpaper. Clean off dust well.
2006-10-20 06:48:03 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
We changed the colors... Need to take to place that does painting for Auto's etc and have it done by experts, you do it and will not look right.... Will look like new if U take it to those who do it for a living.
2006-10-16 16:55:53 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, there are special paints made for that purpose but I don't know the price. There are also stainless steel looking panels you can put on them.
2006-10-16 16:43:23 · answer #9 · answered by curiositycat 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they make paint especially for appliances that works fine
2006-10-16 16:39:52 · answer #10 · answered by jperk1941 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋