Kobby knob knob knobs...

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.