How To Clean Door Handles From Paint

You can use synthetic steel wool i always have ssw on hand and use it for so many things to help get any old flaky finish off if you need and smooth everything out then wipe the hardware down with a cleaner.

How to clean door handles from paint.

How to paint hardware 1. I used a piece of painter s tape to label which set of knobs went with which door. Removing the door knobs will take a little while so i used the time to listen to one of my favorite podcasts see the list here. Remove the hardware with a screwdriver.

Remove the door hardware. Set the handles on some newspaper or kraft paper and apply your chosen spray paint. Remove your hardware from the piece and clean it with tsp wash or a degreaser. Hold the paint can about 8 inches from the handles and apply it in steady even coats.

You may need appliance paint or paint made specifically for plastics depending on what your handles are made from. Remove paint from door hinges without removing them. My attempt at restoring the brass door handles from my internal doors to their former glory. There wasn t much old paint stuck to this door handle and i was able to quickly see the paint begin to lift itself from the metal.

Refinishing old door hardware with spray paint. After an hour i removed the handle from the pot using a pair of tongs and rinsed it under hot water. Save yourself time and energy with this simple and easy hack to removing paint on door hinges. Don t worry about taking a door down or boiling hinges in vinegar or harsher chemicals.