Refinishing Door Hinges

So this project could definitely be a spectacular way to upgrade door hardware on a budget.

Refinishing door hinges.

If you must paint hinges you can buy hinges in primer coat and paint them using a paint designed for use on metal. Then scuff the cup portion of the hinge with sandpaper where it will contact the adhesive. Remove the screws holding the door hinges to the door and the doorjamb with a phillips screwdriver. Don t spend money on new hardware for your door just yet.

The interior doors of my house have the original 1950 s knobs the old style with the long escutcheon plates and the knob and spindle doorknobs. Use a sanding sponge above on inside corners where fingers can t reach. Fix screw holes 1. Follow with a quick brushing and a thorough.

Start by removing the hinge from the door and preparing the damaged area photo 1. Hand sand profiles and clear away dust fold a half sheet of 100 grit sandpaper in thirds press it into a section of the profile with your fingertips then rub. If you re looking to increase your home s curb appeal or update your interior hardware try repainting it instead of replacing it. Wait an hour for the paint to dry.

New oil rubbed bronze hinges will run you anywhere from 3 to 15 each and simple looking exterior oil rubbed bronze door knobs can be found for 21 to 61. Let the primer dry for 30 minutes to an hour. Apply petroleum jelly to the movable portions of the hinge to protect them from the glue. You can have the hinge refinished or buy new hinges in the finish you want.

Spray the hinges again with metal enamel. Remove the door hardware remove the hardware with a screwdriver. Follow these simple budget friendly steps to paint your door s hardware. How to update door hardware with paint.

When i moved in they were painted over with multiple layers of paint although the paint had worn off. But i ve seen them for as much as 199 which will definitely leave your wallet a bit bruised. Inspect the door hinge and look for where it is loose or hangs off of the door or doorjamb. I used a piece of painter s tape to label which.

Refinishing old door hardware with spray paint step 1. Clean and re finish old door knobs and hardware. Measure the length of the screws. Then spray the top sides.

The screw holes where the. If you re painting both sides spray the undersides first.