The handles in my house where looking pretty crappy Down right ghetto and not in the fabulous way. I had over 85 handles through out the house that look like this. Some where even worse. We all know how cheap I am and if you have priced handles you will want scream. SO new was not happening.
A few years ago I flipped a bunch of them over so that I didn't have to look at the chipping paint. So both sides were now in bad bad shape.
I am talking really bad.
I sanded until they didn't chip anymore, that did not mean that I sanded them completely to metal everywhere. I have repainted knobs and handles several times before.
I use to purchase sanding pads, but they no longer make those now they have flex sheets. These work great as well, 150 to 200 grit is the best. I selected 150 because my paint was so flaky I wanted to remove quite a bit. IF you just want to change the knob and handle color and they are not chipping 200 for a quick prep is best.
I stick with what I know, and I know that this works great. I do two coats for the best coverage. I let them dry for 24 hours minimum If I can wait 48 before putting them back I will. I know that repainted handles will last a good 4-7 years depending on the traffic area. I have had knobs in a high use area only last 2 before I needed to "touch" them up. I have had knobs not need anything after 10 years in a less used area.
I put on a glove and held the handle for the under coating.
Then I placed them on the lid of a box. This is the best way to do handles. SO easy and they do a great job of balancing themselves. I set up an assembly line across the top of both sides. I could get up to 8 per side, doing as many as 16 in one go you do what makes you comfortable.
I just rested them along the edge. Side view to help you understand.
Then I sprayed from both sides and straight on, quick light coats. It may take two or three passes for the handle to be completely covered. I do this processes 2 times and call that 2 coats.
Not sure why this looks grayish in this photo, but they look black against the cabinet. Looks a million times better.
I didn't have the ability to leave them out to dry, and we were going out of town the following day so I put them all back in place after about 2 hours of dry time. We are gone for the next 5 days for our grandson's first birthday so putting them back was perfectly fine this time.
Happy handle painting.
