Paint a Kitchen Stove
Special paints make changing the color of your stove to match a new decor or to conceal damage easy. The job does have potential pitfalls, however. Using the wrong paint, improperly prepared appliances and bad application techniques will cause the paint to peel. There's no quick fix when this happens. The paint must be removed and the process must be repeated. Painting a kitchen stove the right way requires a steady hand and a dose of patience. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
1. Clean the surfaces of the stove thoroughly. Use degreaser to remove grease and tri-sodium phosphate (TSP) mixed in warm water for other soil. White rags are best for cleaning because there is no dye to transfer to the stove surface. Avoid cleaners like Formula 409 that might leave an oily residue.
2. Ventilate the room by opening windows and setting up fans. Put on a face mask and gloves. Use newspaper to protect surfaces that are not being painted.
3. Scuff up the surfaces that will be painted with steel wool or sandpaper. This will help the paint adhere. Remove the burners and burner pans on an electric stove and the grates on a gas stove. Take off the knobs.
4. Shake the can of paint until you hear the ball inside start to rattle, then shake for another two minutes.
5. Spray a burst of paint onto a piece of newspaper to make sure the nozzle and tube aren't clogged. Hold the can about 12 inches away from the surface you're painting. Make sure your finger isn't in the way of the nozzle.
6. Use long, straight strokes to spray the paint onto the stove. Apply one very thin coat and allow it to dry. Firmly press the nozzle button and use a steady hand.
7. Apply another thin coat. If the coats are too thick, the paint will peel off. Let it dry.
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