[HomeGirl]

...has anyone ever successfully and attractively used commercially available appliance paint to freshen up an old appliance?

I did a terrible job once long ago on an ancient refrigerator. Tips/tricks/techniques? Pros and cons? Do it or don't?

My fridge could use a little facelift but I'm afraid of making it worse.

[sinamin]

I've only ever used it to touch up little spots. You know the kind you get when you accidently hit the stove with the broom and it chips the paint.

I didn't know you could actually paint the whole appliance over again. But I've tried to paint dressers and chairs before and I made a huge mess so I don't think I could paint an appliance any better.

But I can see where it would be nice to be able to do that. Some fresh colors always gives a kitchen a nice spring feel.

[HomeGirl]

Originally Posted by sinamin

I didn't know you could actually paint the whole appliance over again. But I've tried to paint dressers and chairs before and I made a huge mess so I don't think I could paint an appliance any better.

Heh. Wellllllllll..... the refrigerator I painted was so stained and rusty on the outside that there was nothing to do but paint over it. I had intended just to spray paint it; but then I found the appliance paint. I botched the job pretty good - but it was my first-ever try; I hope someone here has had a more attractive result so they can tell me how they did it.

Now, I can say that it's probably best to do this kind of painting outside on a day when there aren't insects or plant matter flying around... lol. I'm afraid I had little corpses stuck in some of the paint.

[wingnut]

Originally Posted by HomeGirl

...has anyone ever successfully and attractively used commercially available appliance paint to freshen up an old appliance?

I did a terrible job once long ago on an ancient refrigerator. Tips/tricks/techniques? Pros and cons? Do it or don't?

My fridge could use a little facelift but I'm afraid of making it worse.

Nope, not me. A paint job, especially if it needs covering chips and other unsightly stuff, may need putty and sanding. Might trigger my asthma.

[ACCER1]

No. I’ve used it for scratches, etc but not for the whole thing. I’m not good at stuff like that.

[technoflutemom]

I have! I recommend the spray type rather than the brush variety. Be very careful to read the directions about when to put on the second coat. You usually either have to do it while the first coat is still tacky or when it is completely dry -- no middle ground. Practice a bit on a piece of scrap wood. I've had GREAT results with appliance paint.

[miss my oven]

Hello. an idea on freshening up appliances. I watched an interior design show on the local small town cable channel a couple of years ago where a local homeowner renovated his kitchen and dining area. His fridge no longer 'fit in' with the new design of the kitchen, but this guy liked his fridge and didn't want to replace it, so he covered it with stainless steel or brushed aluminum, I can't remember which metal or exactly how he did it, but only that he said that it wasn't that complicated. The interior designer raved about the result and what he had done as a 'handyman.' It sure looked great on TV. Hope this helps.

[nangel78]

Where do you get appliance paint from? That sounds like a cool idea.

[lucyanaya]

I have seen this done on home improvement TV shows many times and it seems to turn out great and is inexpensive. All they did was to clean and lightly sand the appliance, then follow the paint manufacturer's directions. The painting should probably be done in a controlled environment (like the garage with proper ventilation) so that you don't get any unwanted stuff sticking to your paint before it has a chance to dry. I think spray paint will leave a better finish. I need to paint my refrigerator, but have not had the time to do it yet.

[PS Volunteer - Appguy]

Painting any appliance is a bad idea. Your paint will not have the rock hard baked on enamel that all appliances have. Also you can never get the smooth surface that baked on enamel has.