The Proper Way to Paint Drawer Pulls | Spray Painting Hardware and Hinges | Plus Extra Tips!

Today I’m sharing the proper way to paint drawer pulls so the paint doesn't scratch off. This works for all sorts of hardware as well, including hinges and door knobs.
The process only takes a few hours, and it’s pretty simple when you break it down.
|What to Expect|
0:17 Before Painting
1:28 Is Priming Important?
2:13 Spray Painting
2:56 Do I Need to Topcoat?
3:24 Drying
3:42 What Paint Can I Use?
4:10 How to Set Up So Painting Is Fast
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|Supplies Used|
• Degreasing Cleaner ( I use Krud Kutter)- homedepot.sjv.io/P04YLe
• 220 Grit Sandpaper- amzn.to/3EmWWps
• Tack Cloth to get all of the sanding dust off of the hardware- amzn.to/3bcXJwp
• Primer (BIN Shellac Primer (amzn.to/3pGoWjK) or Clear Shellac (amzn.to/3CdHKdr) are my favorites!)
• Paint (Right now I love Rust-oleum Champagne Bronze)- homedepot.sjv.io/LPO29Y
• Topcoat (Make sure it’s compatible with your spray paint - oil (amzn.to/2XKqPjA) or water based (amzn.to/2XNc1Rj)
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[@ARayofSunlight]

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[@Miranda-cw9hq]

Toothpicks to keep the drawer pulls' little levers open! Brilliant!!

[@janinecampbell3707]

I agree with you on the shade of metallic spray looks so much classier than gold

[@fondleossy313]

This video is so helpful! I am so glad I found this video before I start painting hardwares! Thank you for such a great video! 😊

[@audreyschrift9720]

Great tips I plan to do all my interior doors and hinges

[@dinapreuss1922]

Genius! Thanks for the delicious tips... can't wait to try them out.

[@Pallidus_Rider]

Very helpful - lots of good tips 👍

[@davidjudd221]

Soaking them several hours in a dishwashing detergent/ water solution works real well for cleaning also.

[@AngieWilliamsDesigns]

Great tips. I’m cleaning hardware today trying to get it back to natural. But… it’s been hard to clean. So I’m preparing myself for having to spray them. Thanks for the help

[@debbieware8205]

Brilliant. So helpful, thank you x

[@rawbacon]

I was telling someone recently that I used to paint projects before I went out of town, that way they had a week or more to cure before I went to the next step. Once paint cures it can be extremely durable but when it's dry but not cured through it can be troublesome just trying to get something back together without scratching it.

[@djeanesa]

Excellent tips

[@miamonroe4195]

They came out great

[@BonBon13]

I have uncommon sized drawer pulls and I'm finding it difficult to replace them, using the holes already drilled into the cabinets. Doing this to what I have will save a lot of money and disappointment in the basically non-existent selection of pulls. Thanks!

[@toni5810]

Thanks for the tips!

[@amandalynn2557]

toothpick hack is genius! Thank you!

[@teresagriffin]

Thank you! Great info!

[@user-qr1sn3hf6e]

This video was so helpful. Thank you for sharing!😊

[@ARayofSunlight]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jai810ford4]

Girrrlllll!!!! you are the frickin bomb diggity!!!

[@ahniyahpowell347]

❤❤❤❤thank you I really like the fact that you gave good advice and they look beautiful

[@ARayofSunlight]

You are so welcome!

[@threegoodeyes7400]

Oh dang, I already took off the hinges and didn’t pay attention to which one goes where…. Hope that doesn’t bite me in the ass when I go to reinstall them. Thanks for the helpful video!

[@shesjustsomegirl]

Thanks so much! Lol those are the exact old drawer pulls I'm trying to refinish.

[@ARayofSunlight]

Glad I could help!

[@HALIN_XO]

Honestly, you are heaven sent! Thank you thank you 👏👏 you explained everything so diligently. & to the point! You don't understand how hard that is to find 😅

[@ARayofSunlight]

Wow, thank you so much!!

[@heatherspurrell]

Very helpful!

[@ARayofSunlight]

Glad it was helpful!

[@coachpampeterson]

Hi there, great video! Question: I have a restoration hardware desk and the metal legs have a hammered like texture. I’d like them to be gold but do you think metallic spray paint would work (and look good) over textured metal? Thanks!

[@wildwoodtop]

How about if you were doing decorative strips would you suggest gold spray paint Or decorative gold tape 🤔

[@marilynmiller9741]

The Bulls Eye Finish Spray, can you explain why it's good as a primer? It is glossy and says finish spray. Thanks for your help.

[@kimgarrett7592]

If you need to paint smaller screws, I like to push them into Styrofoam. Works great!! I like the skewer idea!! Your videos are so helpful!

[@ARayofSunlight]

Oh styrofoam is a great trick too!

[@AnnekeH95]

This just perfectly fixed the problem that I had, that is so smart! Together with this clip I'm good to go! Thanks you both! 💪🏻🤩

[@audreyschrift9720]

I am trying to paint or buff off the gold lacquer trim of my shower stall…. Any suggestions for how to spray paint that?

[@christinatorres4872]

This is a great video. I noticed that the shellac says finish and sealer. You can use this as a primer too?

[@ARayofSunlight]

Yes that is correct.

[@viviana5107]

Can this process be used for bathroom fixtures (metal towel rack, toilet paper holder, shelves) that are constantly being moistened? Or would you add anything?

[@natashacollier5248]

In a high traffic area like for door handles, will spray painting them hold up? Or will it peel and chip?

[@dearinsomniadontletthebedb9237]

Great idea! I wish someone will answer

[@cocoprettyproducts133]

Use rubnbuff

[@FilthySoapCore]

I did with laquer, it just scratches off sadly

[@karischell]

I know this video isn't exactly new so I am not sure I will get an answer. What products do you recommend for a Bathroom vanity hardware? It is becoming impossible to find a replacement for them (odd shape/size, recessed, etc). I am needing to paint them black to match the rest of the hardware on the vanity. Since I am not choosing a metallic paint would a Rustoleum Black satin work? Will priming and a top coat help with the durability? I don't want it to wear off 2 years from now after being in a bathroom (humidity) on drawers that will be used often. Any additional tips are appreciated! Thanks!

[@karischell]

Or should I use something like the Rust-Oleum Satin Protective Enamel Spray Paint

[@shannonmcalpin2174]

When you’re filling holes, and you’re using stain after you sanded how can you get the stain to match up with what the rest of the drawer looks like since you sanded it all together?

[@imafrayedknot9]

I've never been able to find a wood filler that stains the same color as the wood. The best thing I've found that works is by creating your own wood filler by mixing wood shavings and Elmer wood glue together. Apply, let it dry, then sand and stain. I've had good results doing it this way. Hope that helps.

[@danawest843]

Beautiful. What is the color paint used on the table.

[@ARayofSunlight]

Thanks! check out our blog post of the green nightstands makeover to see what brand and color we used: arayofsunlight.com/painting-furniture-with-benjamin-moore-advance-paint/

[@christaraum5658]

What color is the furniture shown in this video. It's beautiful

[@ARayofSunlight]

Check out our blog post of the green nightstands makeover : arayofsunlight.com/painting-furniture-with-benjamin-moore-advance-paint/

[@ek8143]

What is color of paint for your drawer? And brand name please

[@nkind575]

Do the hinges not get stuck and still move easily when painted?

[@ARayofSunlight]

Nope they don’t!

[@lyndamontesano7880]

how long should i let the paint dry before appling the top coat?

[@vaderladyl]

Overnight at least.

[@kellykai4068]

Hi, great video, I wondering does the top coat you showed is same as polyurethane?

[@ARayofSunlight]

Yep it’s Poly.

[@kellykai4068]

@@ARayofSunlight thanks for reply. There are 3 top coat in your video. Which one would you recommend for bathroom hardwares?

[@ARayofSunlight]

It depends what paint you used on it. What paint did you use?

[@kellykai4068]

@@ARayofSunlight im gonna use rub n buff on bathroom faucet.

[@ARayofSunlight]

Rub n buff is a wax, so I wouldn’t recommend putting anything on top of it. 😬 it’s not a very durable finish either. 😢

[@nowvoyagerNE]

if i remember correctly, you recently switched the drawer pulls on something you refinished because you thought the original drawer pulls looked outdated. i know nothing about matching drawer pulls to different types of furniture, what is or isn't stylish at the moment, etc. perhaps others would also like ore information on this hardware topic. thank you.

[@ARayofSunlight]

That’s such a good idea! I’m not sure that I’m super knowledgeable in that department though. Haha I got yelled at over and over on Facebook for putting leather pulls on a dresser. Haha I just look around at popular stores online and see what they have, or I pick something that I’m drawn to.

[@beebooker11]

I’m confused, how do label the hinges when you need to paint them?

[@ARayofSunlight]

I put tape on the back of the hinge (the section that goes against the wood when you screw the hinge on.) I wrote on it and then folded the tape over so the paint wouldn’t cover up my writing.

[@wenonadailey1421]

@@ARayofSunlightour painters took all of our antique hardware off to paint them and didn’t label them or keep them with the original doors, now half of the rehung doors won’t close properly.

[@kzzoll]

toothpicks to keep handles upright---GAME CHANGER!!

[@singing1092]

I did not watch this video. I just sprayed my hardware with out sanding or priming What should I do know?

[@jbdjessa2]

😅

[@nukapuka]

Hardware must always be cleaned with a brush or tooth brush ideally.

[@ashokbashokb4820]

Cost 1 pcs in hangis

[@ashokbashokb4820]

Rs

[@simonevannoli4500]

crab

[@stephenm5000]

Annoyingly, this video appears in every search on how to paint drawer pulls WITHOUT removing them. Sadly, the previous owner of the dresser unit I have decided to glue the knobs in place as well as screwing, hence they are attached to the wooden fascia and CAN'T be removed without damage. If I could remove them, anyone can paint them!

[@bnadem.panormal]

Mask them with tape

[@stephenm5000]

@@bnadem.panormal Have you ever tried to 'bend' masking tape round a 1 inch diameter circle? Besides, it's the knobs I want to paint but can't work out how to get a clean edge round them without getting paint on the drawer front...