Don t spend money on new hardware for your door just yet.
Refinishing door hinges.
Use a sanding sponge above on inside corners where fingers can t reach.
Remove the door hardware remove the hardware with a screwdriver.
Apply petroleum jelly to the movable portions of the hinge to protect them from the glue.
You can have the hinge refinished or buy new hinges in the finish you want.
Then spray the top sides.
Hand sand profiles and clear away dust fold a half sheet of 100 grit sandpaper in thirds press it into a section of the profile with your fingertips then rub.
The screw holes where the.
If you must paint hinges you can buy hinges in primer coat and paint them using a paint designed for use on metal.
Wait an hour for the paint to dry.
Start by removing the hinge from the door and preparing the damaged area photo 1.
Follow these simple budget friendly steps to paint your door s hardware.
Spray the hinges again with metal enamel.
Then turn the hinges over if you re painting both sides and spray the other side.
I used a piece of painter s tape to label which.
Then scuff the cup portion of the hinge with sandpaper where it will contact the adhesive.
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.
Painting a door hinge is a bad idea as it ruins the integrity of the hinge and shortens it s life.
Follow with a quick brushing and a thorough.
Clean and re finish old door knobs and hardware.
The interior doors of my house have the original 1950 s knobs the old style with the long escutcheon plates and the knob and spindle doorknobs.
Remove the screws holding the door hinges to the door and the doorjamb with a phillips screwdriver.
Measure the length of the screws.
If you re looking to increase your home s curb appeal or update your interior hardware try repainting it instead of replacing it.
Inspect the door hinge and look for where it is loose or hangs off of the door or doorjamb.
Refinishing old door hardware with spray paint step 1.
How to paint door knobs prep work sanding is probably the most important step in preparing to spray paint door.
When i moved in they were painted over with multiple layers of paint although the paint had worn off.
Fix screw holes 1.
But i ve seen them for as much as 199 which will definitely leave your wallet a bit bruised.
How to update door hardware with paint.
