#Removem exterior door handles upgrade#

I could scratch it off with my fingernail. I don’t want you to experience the same sinking feeling.Īs you can see, the primer didn’t stick to the hinge. My first iteration of this project was a failure because I didn’t sand down the hinges. But there’s only one way to find out, so let’s get started!! Sand Your Hardware…the QUICK Way You can be a beginner DIYer and still get exceptional finishes by spray painting. Scrap piece of wood or drop cloth (Free).Step 2: Remove the Levers Grasp the interior knob or lever with one hand. Remove all screws from the lever or doorknob on the inside. There may be only one mounting screw at the base of the plate. Rust-Oleum Metallic Oil Rubbed Bronze (Spray Paint) Remove the screws from the face plate behind the handle on the exterior side of the door, using a screwdriver or drill/driver.Rust-Oleum Metallic Copper (Spray Paint).Here’s the supply list for this quick transformational project:

#Removem exterior door handles upgrade#

So this project could definitely be a spectacular way to upgrade door hardware on a budget. And simple-looking exterior oil-rubbed bronze doorknobs can be found for $21 to $61.īut I’ve seen them for as much as $199, which will definitely leave your wallet a bit bruised. New oil-rubbed bronze hinges will run you anywhere from $3 to $15 each. Especially if you’re planning on doing other painting projects.

But, I highly recommend you get a random orbital sander because it will make your DIY experiences way more pleasant. I had leftover oil rubbed bronze spray paint from a prior project anyway and wanted to use it up versus going it to waste.ĭepending on how many hinges or door handles you have, this project could take between 1-2 hours and shouldn’t cost more than $33 total.Īdmittedly that’s if you already have a random orbital sander (which typically run anywhere from $30 on up). Repainting hinges & door knobs can be a creative way to save some money and customize the look of your doors.Īnd even though it’s way easier to just buy new stuff at the store I wanted to experiment and see if I could paint our existing hardware instead.