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Door Knocker Refinishing

Finished

Painted
Finished
Primered
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Category: Other

Type of item: Home Decor

For: Home

Style: Retro / Vintage


Materials

Sand paper, Self etching or high build primer, Rust-oleum American Accents Oil Rubbed, Bronze Spray Paint

What was your inspiration?

Tired of the old brass fixtures and love the look of oil rubbed bronze.

What are you most proud of?

Being able to economically refinish the door knocker and cover the former owners engraved last name.

What advice would you give someone starting this project?

It's a pretty simple project and can be done in a day. Just be patient with the paint.

 

23 comments

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rachl on craftsy.com
Jan 22, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
What a lovely door!
Ryan Barr on craftsy.com
May 24, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Great doors!
Ryan Barr on craftsy.com
May 24, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Forgot to say: love the red!
bret on craftsy.com
Jun 19, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
i think the red really pops!
bret on craftsy.com
May 22, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
nice doors!
Jay Gietl on craftsy.com
May 22, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thanks, I like em.
BJMoore on craftsy.com
Feb 01, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
The door looks great...I guess the light fixture is next for the painter... always more to do once we start huh? Looks so rich!
Jay Gietl on craftsy.com
Mar 14, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thanks! Yes, we actually replaced the whole light fixture because that one had been altered to accept a spliced in extension cord. One of these days I will finish posting the actual door refinishing project.
bret on craftsy.com
Oct 20, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
hey Jay, i like your doors.
Josh on craftsy.com
Josh
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Oct 13, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
red door looks great
todd on craftsy.com
Oct 13, 2011   Flag as inappropriate
agree.. how would it look in black
bret on craftsy.com
Oct 13, 2011   Flag as inappropriate
i agree with josh
Sheila Zachariae on craftsy.com
Sheila Zachariae
Craftsy Instructor
Jul 19, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
That red color is yummy! And beautifully painted as well!
TheBerryBasket on craftsy.com
Jun 13, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
I have used that same type paint to redo a ceiling fan that was shiny brass, so outdated. Used the bronze and it looks wonderful. People do NOT realize that they can spray paint these things and save money. I saved $100-$200, price of a new ceiling fan.
Jay Gietl on craftsy.com
Jun 13, 2011   Flag as inappropriate
Totally agree, really simple projects. I've used some of their other products like their vinyl and plastic paints to freshen lawn furniture and some interior component on my old truck. Really amazed at the quality.
CMJ1975 on craftsy.com
Jun 07, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
That is one fancy lookin door. good job!
Rockstar on craftsy.com
May 27, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
Did you paint the doors yourself as well? Nice work!
Jay Gietl on craftsy.com
May 27, 2011   Flag as inappropriate
Yes I did, I will post that project soon.
Josh on craftsy.com
Josh
Craftsy Instructor
May 27, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
Thats fancy. Unfortunately, paint impatience is a problem of mine.
Jay Gietl on craftsy.com
May 27, 2011   Flag as inappropriate
Thanks, luckily the paint dries fast.
bret on craftsy.com
Jun 09, 2011   Flag as inappropriate
Josh, patience is a virtue.
todd on craftsy.com
Oct 20, 2011   Flag as inappropriate
nice knock... um...