![]() ![]() “Don’t glob on too much, or it might look too chunky,” Hom warns. For a fridge exterior with a veiny surface, apply two coats with a foam roller, touching up with the angle brush, to make the texture less pronounced. Given that a fridge is shaped like a box, actual paint application is fairly smooth. Apply two coats with a four-inch foam roller and one-inch angle brush (in tight spaces). A stainless-steel fridge will benefit from a coat of Farrow & Ball Metal Primer & Undercoat. For her vinyl, veiny-textured white fridge, Hom used Zinsser Ultimate Stain Blocker primer. Wlasichuk opts for Annie Sloan Chalk Paint as it requires minimal prep (no primer), works equally well on different surfaces like plastics and metal, and dries quickly. Wipe away any debris and remaining cleaning solution with water, then polish the fridge with a clean, dry microfiber cloth.ĭepending on your paint choice, you may not need to prime. ![]() She recommends wearing a mask to avoid inhaling dust. “Most smooth surfaces will take paint if you rough it up first,” Hom says. Scruff-sand the corners and edges with 120 grit sandpaper to help with primer adhesion. Bronner’s Sal Suds Biodegradable Cleaner on stubborn spots. Apply a thin paste of baking soda and Dr. ![]() Dip a microfiber cloth in hot water to remove the first layer of grime. Tape is also helpful in working around the ice maker and the rubber seal on fridge doors. If you choose to keep them on, but paint in a different color than the body of the fridge, use painter’s tape to maintain crisp lines. Now, it’s time to remove door handles-these typically unscrew easily. For a stubborn adhesive, try this trick: With a hairdryer, warm up and soften the adhesive, then use dental floss to slice through and separate. Hom says that these badges typically come off by wedging a putty knife under the emblem. ![]()
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