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Painting new shiny brass hinges

10 years ago

In our renovation of a big old farmhouse, we had our Amish cabinetmaker friend create 14 new interior doors and transoms. He used shiny brass hardware on all of them, and it just doesn't go with the 125 year old character of the house. Which is better - prime and paint the hinges to match the door color, or use a Rustoleum metallic spray coating in something antique-y like oil rubbed bronze which is the hardware he used on other cabinetry?

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Christopher Nelson Wallcovering and Painting
10 years ago
Rustoleum metallic spray coating
Linda
10 years ago
We have the same problem, but at least it is only 4 doors. The doors have not been painted yet. Is it necessary to remove them, or could I tape/cover and then spray while still on the door. These are closet doors, so I'm not too concerned as to whether the interior looks perfect.
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Maddy.girl
10 years ago
I repainted the hinges on my kitchen cabinets using automotive spray paint. That was 15 years ago and I have had no problems whatsoever.
vedazu
10 years ago
Hardware is cheap--why not replace them?

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