If you would like to paint the hinges without removing them you can as long as you meticulously protect the adjacent surfaces.
How do you paint door hinges without removing them.
But for anyone looking to get to work painting door knobs without having to remove them here is how i did it.
How funny i just happened to stumble on this post not looking for anything like this but i getting ready to spray paint out door hardware with oil rubbed bronze paint ala young house love and was in need of a way to spray the hinges without getting it all over the door and surrounding walls floors etc without removing them.
I decided to paint the front door without taking it off the hinges or even removing the hardware because that is the fastest and easiest way.
Optional paper plate and craft paint brush for touch ups.
Wd40 is one of my favorite products and a staple in my workshop but i always use dry graphite or spray silicone lubricant on hinges.
Condition your hinges to accept their new finish by applying a base coat of acidic etching primer.
Remove them and scrape the paint from all those hinges.
The paint will bubble up on the hinges and pins.
The disadvantage of course is that i had to paint over the hinges but it was a small price to pay since the hinges on my cabinets are on the inside.
Be sure to mask of the places you don t want it.
This simple trick will remove paint from hinges in a snap.
Remove any paint that is present on the hinges or the hinge pins with a paint remover.
Also if i did the title wouldn t say the lazy way this post contains affiliate or referral links.
Spray paint i used krylon rust protector.
Remove paint from door hinges without removing them.
For example start with all the top hinges.
Save yourself time and energy with this simple and easy hack to removing paint on door hinges.
Wet lubricants collect dust and gum up over time.
Use a 1 inch putty knife to remove the paint after it bubbles up.
Wait the recommended wait time on your primer s instructions before you do a coat of paint.
Rust converter spray paint.
If you apply paint directly over under prepared hinges expect to see rampant flaking.
Apply the paint remover with a 1 inch paint brush.
How to paint a door.
Plastic wrap i used saran wrap.
To avoid removing the doors systematically remove one hinge from each door.
Light grit sandpaper i used 150 grit.
Goes on clear and turns black.
Painter s tape i use frog tape.
It took me the better part of a day but eventually all our hinges were beautiful and shiny again.