One of the first things I knew I wanted to change when we moved into our house was the brass hardware: knobs, hinges and light fixtures. I pictured that happening immediately, but the reality of how much time it takes to renovate kicked in, and I am just now getting to the hardware! I wanted to share with you a quick, cheap and easy way to get the finish you want on your hardware without having to buy all new pieces. The stuff is expensive, so buy a can of spray paint instead and invest a little time! This one change makes a huge difference in the look of your decor.
I finally got addressing the hardware as we finished up the laundry room you have heard me going on about around here lately. It was so perfect… new floor, new built-in mudroom bench, striped walls and laundry room printables. Then there were the shiny brass hinges, locks and knobs. I couldn’t take it.
The solution was a $7 can of spray paint and a little time. I just removed the doors and took off the hinges and knobs, cleaned them with soap and water, dried them completely and sprayed them with Rust-Oleum Metallic Paint & Primer in One – Oil Rubbed Bronze. I let them dry overnight just to be safe, and put everything back the way it was, new and improved!
I gave you a sneak peek at the mudroom bench. You will be getting a detailed how to quite soon!
In case you missed the Free Laundry Room Printables, click here or the photo:
So glad you’ve shared this. We found black matte spray paint to be our greatest ally in sprucing up our 1906 house. We’ve painted doorknobs, hooks, floor grates and picture frames. It’s such a great economical way to spruce things up—and everything matches. We saved money, and had less stuff to recycle/toss.
Andie, black matte spray paint is a great idea for hardware! Thanks for sharing.
Yes, yes, yes! Over the years, spray paint has become a dear friend. I even gave my perfectly-fine-but-not-too-pretty gas grill a makeover (high heat version). This weekend, I used the exact product you showed to create a sweet gumball machine stand from a wood disk and a rusty, rustic red standing candleholder.