How to Refinish a Bakers Rack

How to Refinish a Bakers Rack
Written By
Carlye Jones
Carlye Jones
Published: Aug 8, 2013
Updated: Nov 20, 2021
2 minute read

Step 1

Remove any wooden shelves by unscrewing them from the underside or back where they are attached to the rack.

Step 2

Clean the rack and the shelves with a degreaser, such as trisodium phosphate, or TSP, and rinse well.

Step 3

Sand the rack and the wooden shelves with a fine-grit sandpaper, and then wipe them down with a clean damp rag to remove any dust created by sanding.

Step 4

Place the rack outside on several sheets of newspaper or plastic sheeting.

Step 5

Spray a thin coat of primer on the baker's rack. Follow the manufacturer's instructions for applying the primer, such as shaking the can well before application and keeping the nozzle about 6 to 8 inches away from the rack while spraying.

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Step 6

Wait for the primer to dry. This usually takes about two hours.

Step 7

Spray on a thin coat of paint in the same way that you applied the primer. Let the paint dry for two to four hours, and then apply a second thin coat.

Step 8

Lay the wood shelves across a pair of sawhorses.

Step 9

Roll or brush on a thin coat of primer on the wooden shelves and let it dry according to the manufacturer's instructions, usually around four hours.

Step 10

Apply a thin coat of paint on the wooden shelves in the same way you applied the primer, let it dry and then apply a second coat of paint.

Step 11

Replace the wooden shelves and screw them into place once the paint has cured for at least 24 hours.

Tips

Replace or tighten bolts and nuts as necessary before painting if the rack is wobbly or pieces are loose.

Warnings

Don't paint on windy days or when the temperature is lower than 60 or higher than 85 degrees Fahrenheit.

Photo Credits

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Carlye Jones

Carlye Jones is a journalist, writer, photographer, novelist and artisan jeweler with more than 20 years of experience. She enjoys sharing her expertise on home improvements, photography, crafting, business and travel. Her work has…

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