Dust and sand with 280 grit paper then put on the final coat.
Refinsing entry door handles.
So this project could definitely be a spectacular way to upgrade door hardware on a budget.
This is a pretty simple project you can do yourself to save some extra cash to put elsewhere in your home remodel projects.
Spray hardware with metallic primer according to manufacturer s directions.
Before you can apply disinfectant you need to remove any dust dirt or debris that could keep that disinfectant from working effectively.
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Clean your door hardware.
Brush on the second coat following the same order and let it dry overnight.
To do this schlage recommends starting with a mild liquid dishwashing soap detergent mixed with water.
Remove the door hardware remove the hardware with a screwdriver.
New oil rubbed bronze hinges will run you anywhere from 3 to 15 each and simple looking exterior oil rubbed bronze door knobs can be found for 21 to 61.
Chip away any loose paint and sand surface with 80 grit sandpaper so that the surface will hold new paint.
Find a dowel of the approximate width of the hole and.
After it is dry reinstall the hardware on the door.
I used a piece of painter s tape to label which.
You don t want to sand through to bare wood dust the door and wipe it down with a tack cloth.
If there are unwanted holes in the wood door such as those left behind from old door handles or knockers they can be filled in with a dowel.
But i ve seen them for as much as 199 which will definitely leave your wallet a bit bruised.
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Refinishing old door hardware with spray paint step 1.
Let dry then sand with 220 grit sandpaper.
This video shows the step by step process that i used to refinish my fiberglass entry door.
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You might think that a post about refinishing a door is boring.
After the primer has thoroughly dried spray hardware with metallic paint.
When that s dry reattach the door hardware.