Painting A Brass Shower Door

Shower door frames made of metal shower door frames that are made from stainless steel aluminum brass or any other metal may be strong and durable but they are also subject to oxidation.

Painting a brass shower door.

We used blue painter s tape and masking paper which we. The satin nickel and clear coat shown here are two of the three products you will need. Scrub the shower doors frames and surrounding areas thoroughly with detergent. And above all else do not get in a hurry and try to cover the surface in one coat.

Use a razor blade or utility knife to remove any loose or lumpy caulking or sealant from around the edges of. Thanks for the idea. I am going right now to tell my fab painter what you did he s painting my front door a lovely shade of cranberry. Speed up drying by using a hair.

It should last quite awhile at least until you sell and the new owner decides to update anyway. In this video i show you how to prep the shower doors and re paint them. After cleaning it well i d use an automotive spray primer then spray paint in nickel color. How to paint a brass shower frame for 30 shower door diy step 1.

Ok i think my husband got a. Wash the surface with a damp cloth and soapy water. Note there are some volume variations in this. Repairing and painting a metal shower door is one of the best ways to restore its shine and finish.

Rinse and allow to dry. Shower doors can be painted with exterior grade metal acrylic latex paint with rust inhibitor which will be able to withstand coming into contact with water from the shower and will prevent it. We decided to paint the brass shower doors. Towel dry the surface to remove excess water.

If my front door hardware were brassy brass a key would have been perfect. Update those old brass or gold faucets cabinet hardware or light fixtures with acrylic enamel paint either sprayed or brushed on creating dark polished finishes or antiqued finishes that let. Rinse the area with a clean damp cloth. Step 2 put trash bags or plastic painter s tarp over the rest of the shower area.

Rustoleum spray worked great. Of course the part that i masked with the felt pad is still the antique brass color but it looks just fine. Use an off white or light gray primer under the satin nickel as your base coat. Spray three light coats about an hour apart.

However even for painting i d try to remove the door from the shower or at least tape it off really well around it. How to paint a shower door frame.