Appliance Painting..Help!?

Question

Okay I say on one of the home makeover shows how they painted the appliances to cut the cost instead of buying new ones. Does anyone know how to do this or how successful it can be?

Answer 1

Yes this can make old appliances look good. But the true way to an expert job is surface preparation.

Products needed

If you have an electric dual action orbital sander this job will be easier. If not buy one for around $30. You will be surprised haw useful it will be around the house. My recommendation is for one like the Black and Decker mouse.
http://www.blackanddecker.com/ProductGuide/Product-Details.aspx?ProductID=9557

Sand paper
220 Grit fine
400 grit super fine wet / dry
block of wood for hand sanding

Paint
Blue masking tape
newspaper for the floor and taping off anything that does not get painted
Primer (spray can)
Paint (Spray can)
Scratch putty

Do not buy cheap paint of primer. It will look like it in the end. I recommend Krylon but there are other high quality brands.

Take this list to a paint store and show it to them to help you pink the right paint.

Start preparation

* With soapy water wash the appliance.
* With the electric sander and 220 paper sand the appliance down smooth.
* If any area is rusted sand the rust down to bare metal. Get all the rust out. Primer the bare metal after dry.
* If pitted from the rust apply a thin coat of scratch putty over primered pits.
* Sand the putty down smooth when dry.
* Now sand the appliance again with the 400 grit super fine wet / dry paper wrapped arounf the block of wood.

* Clean it off with clear water and let it dry.

Painting

Place newspaper on floor and tape up anything you don't want to paint.

Test A Small Area First. It's a good idea to test your spraying techniques on a piece of scrap material before beginning a project.

Smooth, Even Application
For solid coverage, move the can forward and backward, overlapping each spray pattern by approximately one third. Always begin and finish spray pattern off of the object, releasing the button at the end of each pass.

Take Your Time
Use several (2-3) light coats as opposed to one thick coat, which may result in runs and drips.

Don't paint in a very hot place.

When dry, you are done and saved hundreds of dollars

Answer 2

If you want to do it your self use appliance paint spray paint. Tape off the areas that aren't going to be painted and remove all doors. If is an oven you need a special heat resistant paint. Just don't leave any drips, if there is one use tape to get rid of it and repaint that spot. You could also try new stainless steel like laminate products made for appliances. If the appliance is really old, like retro, I would have a car body shop paint it for you.

Answer 3

You need an epoxy paint for appliances. It would have to be sprayed on with a high volume low pressure sprayer to get a nice finish.
They sell spray cans of epoxy paint for appliances at home cheapo, but I wouldn't recommend it.

Answer 4

I've done it with automotive paint with excellent results. I have also used Benjamin Moore satin Impervo with good results. Remove all hardware that you can. Mask anything you can not remove and spray with an HVLP sprayer. You can use an airless sprayer with a fine finish tip if you do not have an HVLP.

Answer 5

The most effective way to do this is by a process by which the paint is electrically charged then sprayed to your grounded appliance, which eliminates almost all of the overspray. I know of a couple who had this done in their garage by a local company.

Answer 6

We flip homes and we often have the tubs refinished .....I would think something of that quality is what you need....