How to Change From Brass to Another Finish on Shower Doors

Written By
Kaye Wagner
Kaye Wagner
Published: Oct 1, 2010
Updated: Nov 20, 2021
1 minute read
  1. Spray the entire door with window cleaner. Wipe down the door and brass to ensure that they are completely clean. Pay special attention to removing hard water stains on the brass.

  2. Gently sand the brass with fine-grit sandpaper.

  3. Tape around the finishing with painter’s tape to ensure that you are not painting your shower door.

  4. Paint the brass with an epoxy metal primer and let it dry completely.

  5. Paint the brass with a very thin coat of metal paint. Let the paint dry completely. Add an additional coat if necessary. Let it dry completely.

  6. Paint over the painted brass with a waterproof topcoat. Let it dry completely before pulling the tape off.

Things You Will Need

  • Window cleaner
  • Paper towels
  • Fine sandpaper
  • Epoxy metal primer
  • Metal paint
  • Waterproof topcoat
  • Paintbrush
  • Painter's tape
Kaye Wagner

Kaye Wagner has been working in the fields of journalism and public relations since 2006 and is a recipient of a National Hearst Award. She is particularly interested in home-and-garden projects, as well as beauty and fashion writing. An…

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