Spray Paint Metal Fireplace Doors

Do not use plain primer in place of galvanized metal etching primer or the finish will chip away.

Spray paint metal fireplace doors.

Let this dry then apply another thin coat. Because i was painting metal aka something that normal paint struggles to stick to i opted for spray paint instead of brush on paint. This high heat spray paint by rustoleum was the perfect thing. Auto supply stores carry a wide range of spray paints suitable for metal including other metallic finishes.

Then crack a window. Be sure you follow directions on the. It will take you less than 1 minute for each coat. It s time to paint the fireplace brass.

Two thin coats of the spray paint will more than cover the fireplace brass. So right before we headed to haiti rather than packing and prepping i decided to paint the paneling in in our living room. Add more coats if necessary for coverage. There are a couple of different high heat paints you can buy at the local home improvement store.

Do not paint a metal fireplace with an ordinary paint or the finish may bubble and peel because of high heat. Never attempt to paint a metal fireplace without applying a galvanized metal etching primer first. It brightened up the entire living room and made everything look better but it also accentuated the dated brass fireplace surround. Any gaps in the paper will get spray paint in it so take your time on this step.

Spray the brass portions of the fireplace doors with a light sweeping motion applying a thin coat of paint. If the fireplace is a wood or coal burning one that heats the doors up use heat resistant paint.