How to Refinish Steel With a Brass Finish

Refinish steel light fixtures or other home decor items with a brass finish to give them a new style. You can get an attractive brass finish using a brass finish spray paint. The finish will be durable, protect the steel from corrosion, and transform its appearance at the same time. It is important to prepare the surface for the painted finish by sanding and priming it. Take your time preparing the surface so that it will be attractive and lasting.

Things You'll Need

• Fine-grit sandpaper
• Masking tape
• Metal primer spray paint
• Metal brass finish spray paint

Instructions

1. Place the steel object on a work surface. Sand the object lightly with a piece of fine-grit sandpaper to prepare the surface for primer.

2. Tape off any areas of the steel object you want to protect from paint with masking tape. Make sure the tape adheres well to the surface of the object to prevent paint from seeping under the tape.

3. Spray an even coat of metal primer on the surface of the object. Let the metal primer dry for at least four hours.

4. Apply two even coats of the brass finish spray paint to the surface of the object. Allow at least four hours between coats. Let the final coat dry for 24 hours. Remove the masking tape carefully.

Tips & Warnings

• Add a distressed or oil rubbed finish over the brass finish with a specialty spray paint designed to create these or other metal effects.

• Apply spray primer and paint in an adequately ventilated space.

References

• Krylon: Premium Metallic
• Krylon: Surface Preparation - When Working with Metal