How to Paint Fridge Handles

How to Paint Fridge Handles
Written By
David Harris
David Harris
Published: Oct 4, 2011
Updated: Nov 20, 2021
1 minute read

Step 1

Unscrew and remove the handles from your refrigerator. Set the screws aside.

Step 2

Scrub down the handles in the sink with hot water and soap, cleaning away any grime or dirt stuck to them.

Step 3

Dry the handles in a well-ventilated area on newspapers or old towels.

Step 4

Sand the door handles with fine-grit sandpaper until they attain a rough texture, which promotes adhesion.

Step 5

Spray the handles with latex spray primer, keeping a space of about 8 inches between the handles and the nozzle. Allow the handles at least three hours to dry.

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Step 6

Spray the handles with acrylic spray enamel, maintaining the same distance as with the primer. Allow the paint three hours to dry. Apply a second coat if needed.

Step 7

Screw the handles back on the refrigerator once the paint is fully dry.

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David Harris

David Harris is a writer living in Portland, Ore. He currently is the editor-in-chief of the online magazine Spectrum Culture. He holds a Master of Fine Arts in creative writing from Sarah Lawrence College.

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