How to Paint a Stove Top
The available colors of stove tops are limited and therefore sometimes difficult to match to the color-scheme of some kitchens. Painting a stove top yourself ties the stove in with the overall color combination of your kitchen. You can also repaint an old and damaged stove top. Painting a worn stove top will make it easier to clean. Always make sure the stove top is at room temperature before applying the paint--75°F or cooler. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Sponge
- Sandpaper
- Cloth
- Masking tape
- Plastic sheet
- High temperature spray paint
Instructions
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Clean the stove top. Remove any hardware on your stove top and set it aside. Wipe the stove top with a damp sponge to remove oil or dirt sticking to the surface of the stove.
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Rub the stove top with a coarse sandpaper to create a rough surface. Wipe the stove top with a clean cloth to remove the dust left from sanding the top.
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Mask the areas of the stove top where you will not apply paint by taping over those areas with masking tape. Also, cover the areas around your stove top with a plastic sheet to protect them while you paint your stove.
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Shake the spray paint can for one minute. You should hear the mixing ball clatter around the can as you shake it. The mixing ball inside the can properly mixes the paint and prevents it from clogging the nozzle.
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Spray the stove top with the paint. Be sure to wear a protective face mask while you paint. You should also stand about a foot away from the stove top as you spray the paint. Leave the first coat to dry for 10 minutes. Then apply another coat of paint. Let the stove top paint dry for six to 10 hours.
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Remove the masking tape from the stove top. Wipe the stove surface with a clean cloth and then reattach the hardware to the top of the stove.
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Tips & Warnings
Smoke and mild fumes may appear first several times you use the stove top after painting. Open a window while using the stove top to disperse the fumes.
References
- Photo Credit detail of classical cooking stove image by Tomo Jesenicnik from Fotolia.com
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Comments
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Jill DeVenuto
Feb 17, 2011
Ummmmmmm...not such good advice. For one thing, that paint may well be FLAMMABLE so you may have to turn the pilot light off first. Secondly, I just checked at a hardware store and they said that paint of this kind will only turn brown once the heat of the burner comes into contact with it. Trust me, I already have that problem and it's a dragon to remove the brown stains. So...check with a local appliance store for how best to repaint your stove.
