How do you paint metal faucet handles?

Answer 1

Answer

Make sure you use spray paint intended specifically for use on metal, and always follow the manufacturer's instructions. Here are the directions as laid out by ehow.com. Good luck!

Step 1

Turn off the water supply to your faucets at the shut-off valves. Relieve the pressure in the faucets by turning on the hot and the cold faucets.

Step 2

Remove the hot and cold supply tubes to the faucet with your adjustable wrench. Unscrew the nuts under the faucet with your basin wrench. You may need to use penetrating oil to get the nuts to turn. Make sure you are turning them the right way: remember lefty loosy, righty tighty. Remove the nuts and scrape away the old plumbers putty with a putty knife.

Step 3

Remove the faucets, dry them, and place them on newspaper or plastic in a well ventilated area. Sand every inch of the faucet surface using a 220 grit sandpaper. If you miss a spot, the paint will not adhere to the faucet. Wipe the sanded faucets with a damp cloth and let them dry completely.

Step 4

Spray an even coat of metal primer over your faucets and let it dry to the manufacturer's recommendations.

Step 5

Spray an even coat of metal paint on the faucets and let it dry to the manufacturer's recommendations. Spray a second coat of paint and let it dry.

Step 6

Spray a coat of lacquer topcoat for metal and let it dry. Then spray another layer of topcoat and let it dry.

Step 7

Wrap all of the inlet fittings of your faucets with Teflon tape for a tight seal before reconnecting the hook-ups. Reconnect your faucets, applying plumber's putty as needed for a tighter seal. Turn the water back on and make sure you don't have any leaks.