Kiss My Brass

The door handles in our house were a mix of brushed nickel and brass. You can probably guess which I prefer. Enter spray paint.

Spray paint party in our yard!

The after, re-installed.

How to:

1. Remove all hardware. I recommend labeling which handles came from which door if yours are left/right specific like mine are.
2. Wipe down with a coat of liquid deglosser (near the paint thinner at the store).
3. Stick all the parts in styrofoam or cardboard, including the screws. 
4. Using Rustoleum Universal Metallic Paint + Primer in One, spray 3 light but even coats with 10-20 minutes of dry time between each.
5. Flip deadbolt locks back and forth between coats. 
6. Let them cure for 48+ hours; the longer the better. We lifted that table and carried it into the garage for safe drying.
7. Re-assemble (make sure you do the screws lightly and by hand so you don't mess up the new paint job) and enjoy!

This update is totally a personal preference detail. I do think it immediately updates the look of your home since most new homes use nickel or oil rubbed bronze vs. brass these days.

We have one lingering brass handle and that's the front door. It will be taken care is this summer when we paint the door though! Adios brass!