DIY Door Knob Makeover

Chris and I bought our first house last August and have spent the last 10 months making it our own. The floor plan and location were perfect but the decor, gold/brown walls and 90's hardware were not. In my first official blog post, I'll be showing you how I saved $$ by revamping those old ugly door knobs instead of buying new ones.

Behold, the classic 90's brass door knob - painted over and losing it's lovely brass sheen.

I had read a lot about spray painting hardware before we attempted it and I have to stay I was skeptical but what did we have to lose? We hated the knobs and they needed to be replaced regardless - so we went for it! 

Here's what you'll need:

*Old boxes for painting

*Sanding block

*Screwdriver for hardware removal

*Rust-oleum Automotive Primer

*Rust-oleum Universal Metallic Spray Paint in your color choice (I used Brushed Nickel)

Step 1: Remove all the knobs and set up your work area. (*Chris came up with this make-shift table - it was perfect!)

Step 2: Lightly sand the knobs to rid them of any paint, dust or oils, then prime with automotive primer. You'll want to use a primer color similar to your final color choice - since my final color is Brushed Nickel, I'm using a light gray primer.

We used an old brick and some cardboard packing (from our many IKEA purchases) to protect the mechanics of the knobs and screws while spray painting.

Step 3: After the primer dries, it's time to add your final metallic color. Use sweeping motions and spray in short spurts to achieve good coverage and minimize drips! You may have to go over the knob several times to cover it evenly.

Hey, handsome!

Step 4: Let the knobs dry and cure for at least 24 hours, then install your knobs and enjoy!

We finished this project back in September and have been enjoying our new knobs for 10 months now. The paint still looks just as good as it did on day one!

We had 3 locking door knobs, 12 regular knobs and one fancy front door handle - replacing all of those adds up quickly! Instead it cost us a just little time and about $25 in spray paint. WIN!

**Rustoleum Spray Paint was my personal preference for this project but I am in no way paid to use it or endorse it. Use whatever spray paint works best for you!