How To Paint Furniture Hardware

I started by removing all the hardware and giving the drawers a good sanding with 80 and 120 grit sandpaper.

How to paint furniture hardware. Buy 1900 Watch Intro Video. It is a self-paced course so you can learn at your own speed and watch when it is convenient for you. After several hours or soaking overnight in the vinegar use a brush to clean them well.

When cleaning your hardware make sure you wear gloves as most cleaners are harsh. Also spraying paint gives you a quick easy way to get a smooth brush free finish on surfaces. First sand your hardware with Grade 000 steel wool.

Sand the glossy hardware with your sanding block or use a wire brush. You should see the gunk start to come off almost immediately as you are scrubbing. Leting each coat dry in between.

I wash in a bowl of hot soapy water and use a dish brush to really scrub off any flaky paint of grime. If the hardware has a screw backing such as a drawer pull push the end of the screw through the cardboard or foam so the pull sits upright. The goal here is to remove the top coat and to scratch it up a bit so the paint will stick better.

Leting each coat dry in between. Instead use a piece of scrap corrugated cardboard or shipping foam. To clean the hardware before painting pour white distilled vinegar in a container with the hardware.

An old toothbrush works well for detailed hardware. Dont use spray paint on furniture unless it is a chair with lots of spindles. You want just enough to cover the tops of your hardware.