How to Repaint a Wood Burning Stove
A wood burning stove is a great addition to any home. Not only does it add decoration to the home, it is also an added heat source that can save you money on your energy bill. Sometimes, the color of a wood stove may not go along with the overall décor of the home. Or perhaps the wood stove is old and the paint is chipping or rusting. There is no need to throw the wood burning stove out or replace it with a new one. Simply repaint a wood burning stove so that it fits your décor and looks like new again. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Rubber gloves
- Protective clothing
- Eye protection
- 1/4 cup tri-sodium phosphate
- One gallon warm water
- Wire brush
- Steel wool pad
- Sandpaper
- White distilled vinegar
- Wood stove spray paint
- Cardboard or newspaper
Instructions
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Prepare the surface of the stove for painting. Mix one quarter cup of tri-sodium phosphate with one gallon of warm water. Scrub the solution onto the wood stove using a wire brush. This will get rid of the old paint on the stove. Follow up with a steel wool pad rubbed over the wood stove. Sand spots on the stove where the paint is difficult to remove. Use white distilled vinegar to wipe away rust spots on the stove.
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Buy a can of spray paint in the color of your choice specifically designed for wood stoves. Shake the spray paint can well and test it on cardboard or newspaper prior to painting. Testing the paint will clear it through the tube in which it is drawn up through so that it sprays properly.
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Hold the spray can about 12 inches from the stove. Spraying too close will cause the paint to pool and run. Spraying from too far will give the stove an uneven coating.
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Spray the paint onto the stove, moving from left to right, until the entire surface is painted as desired. Avoid using a circular motion when spraying the paint. Also, do not hold down the nozzle continuously while painting the wood stove.
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Cure the paint on the wood stove by burning wood in it three times. The paint will be sticky while it is curing so avoid placing objects on the stove until it has completely cured.
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Tips & Warnings
TSP is a very strong cleaner and can cause burns. Wear protective clothing, rubber gloves and eye protection when you are using it. Do not let it come into contact with your skin or eyes.
