DIY Cabinet Pull Refinish

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This was my first DIY project in the house and I actually finished it!

I couldn't stand the "dirty-brass" colored cabinet pulls in the kitchen or the back plates, but I didn't want to pay over $4.00 per pull to replace them...so I just refinished them.

This is what you'll need:

1. Screwdriver

2. Soap/cleaner/detergent

3. Wire brush and/or light sand paper

4. Metal primer spray paint, I used: Krylon Indoor/Outdoor Primer - All Purpose Gray

5. Metallic decorative spray paint, I used: Krylon Brushed Metallic - Oil Rubbed Bronze 

6. Blue painter's tape or masking tape

7. Drop cloth (cardboard or newspaper)

8. Well-ventilated area

Here's how you do it:

1. Remove all pulls and back plates from each door/drawer...save the screws!

2. Clean each pull with soap (I had to use heavy duty cleaner and wire brush to get the gunk out of the crevices, yuck!)

3. Let each pull dry completely after washing

4. You may have to sand the bare metal to remove the sheen...this is will allow the primer to adhere better

5. Wrap masking tape around the porcelain part of the pull. This will block the primer and paint from adhering to this part of the pull (I actually liked this accent of the old design)

6. Lay out each pull on a drop cloth and space them at least 3 inches apart

7. Spray primer evenly on all sides of the pulls...read the instructions carefully on the back of the can

8. Wait until completely dry (according to the primer's drying instructions)

9. Spray decorative paint evenly on all sides...read the instructions carefully on the back of the can

10. Wait until completely dry (according to the paint's drying instructions)

11. You may have to turn them over to spray the "underbelly" of each pull when priming and painting

12. Remove tape from porcelain

13. Place new and refreshed pulls back onto each cabinet...enjoy!