How to Paint a Bathroom Faucet
Many people are surprised to learn that most kitchen and bathroom faucets can be given new life with a coat of oil based paint. Although the final look of a painted bathroom faucet can be surprisingly sharp, the painting process can be tricky and difficult if you don't know what you are doing. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Blue painter's tape
- Masking paper
- 80 to 120 grit sandpaper
- Gloves
- Mineral spirits
- Rags
- Oil based spray paint
Instructions
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Tear off a strip of masking paper and use painter's tape to attach it to the top of the bathroom vanity. Continue this until the entire top surface of the vanity is covered including the bowl beneath the faucet.
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Tear off a strip of masking paper and use painter's tape to attach it to the wall directly behind the faucet. Use blue painter's tape to cover any other areas you don't want painted.
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Put on gloves. Use 80 to 120 grit sandpaper to sand away any rust or corrosion on the bathroom faucet. Skip this step if the faucet is in good condition.
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Open the container of mineral spirits and apply a small amount to a rag. Wipe down the bathroom faucet thoroughly to remove any dust and dirt and to better condition it for adhesion. Allow the bathroom faucet to dry completely.
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Remove the cap from the oil based spray paint. Spray an extremely light coat on the faucet. Do not try to cover it in one coat. Allow the bathroom faucet to dry completely. Spray another extremely light coat on the faucet. Allow it to dry completely. Continue applying very light coats until the faucet is completely painted, being especially careful to avoid drips and runs.
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Remove the masking paper and blue painter's tape and dispose of them with your usual garbage. Store the oil based spray paint in a cool dry place.
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Tips & Warnings
You may also remove the bathroom faucet from the vanity. However, this is ill-advised unless you are knowledgeable in such projects.
If you plan to paint the faucet handles, be sure to turn them several times between each coat of paint to ensure that they do not stick.
Never try to paint a bathroom faucet with a brush as this will result in streaks and runs. Also, do not paint a bathroom faucet with latex paint as this will result in peeling.
