tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6402694134300866275.post8951193251342937495..comments2024-03-15T05:31:13.553-05:00Comments on Our Suburban Cottage: Paint That Bad BrassAnNicole@Our Suburban Cottagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00057736406546176507noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6402694134300866275.post-40285165581034417832011-04-16T04:19:08.585-05:002011-04-16T04:19:08.585-05:00Spray painting really does the job! I've been ...Spray painting really does the job! I've been wanting to paint my old lamp for my experiment <a href="http://www.homelightingadvice.com/do-it-yourself-guides" rel="nofollow">DIY lighting</a> project but I'm a bit hesitant. I guess this is the sign I was looking for. Haha.. Thanks for this wonderful post!Kathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01504929563620611288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6402694134300866275.post-34591552196654751952010-05-13T16:42:20.634-05:002010-05-13T16:42:20.634-05:00I've painted mine before but OMGoodness, you d...I've painted mine before but OMGoodness, you didn't even take it off the wall! LOLShareandRememberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00051390437504783678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6402694134300866275.post-8631208178774954882010-03-18T03:43:29.871-05:002010-03-18T03:43:29.871-05:00Thank you Patti for keeping the string alive. I j...Thank you Patti for keeping the string alive. I just found this blog because I did a search on ORB spraypaint. Wanting to order some light fixtures that only come in black & I needed dark bronze. Been pondering paint & Whalah!, here's this site! What affirmation! Did you find the "Aged Bronze" Metallic by Rustoleum to be lighter than the ORB comparatively? how does it differ? -PetraUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00865460021886525514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6402694134300866275.post-53290457187844183612010-02-25T17:41:38.122-06:002010-02-25T17:41:38.122-06:00In case anyone is still reading this I have some h...In case anyone is still reading this I have some helpful hints. I just got a brand new can of Aged Bronze Metallic Spray Paint by Rustoleum at Home Depot and sprayed all my hinges and light fixtures (I got new door handles). They turned out GREAT! The helpful hint that the person at the store gave me is that it is very important to clean the fixtures with a degreaser (I used Dawn Dish Soap and water) and dry them and do NOT TOUCH them with your fingers again before painting them. The dirt and oil is what makes the paint not stick. It seemed to work great for my project!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06501388357030172427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6402694134300866275.post-29150662207121906772009-09-28T21:38:42.655-05:002009-09-28T21:38:42.655-05:00Goldie said...
This is to Delightful Dwelling....W...Goldie said...<br />This is to Delightful Dwelling....Why do you not recommend the Krylon oil rubbed bronze? Do you prefer the color of the Rustoleum?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6402694134300866275.post-91015447192926893942009-09-27T00:20:55.084-05:002009-09-27T00:20:55.084-05:00To those who have spray painted their door knobs:
...To those who have spray painted their door knobs:<br />I'm planning on priming, painting with Oil rubbed bronze. The big question... do you need a top coat or sealer? If yes, what product? Also... any recommendations on the type of primer to use?Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05282248500622569889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6402694134300866275.post-26124601164880902732009-08-25T15:55:13.413-05:002009-08-25T15:55:13.413-05:00It looks great! I just redid one of our bathrooms ...It looks great! I just redid one of our bathrooms with oil-rubbed bronze bath hardware, faucet, and light. I used regular Rustoleum Oil-Rubbed Bronze Metallic spray paint that I bought at Lowe's. I think it was $6 a can. I DO NOT reccomend the Krylon oil-rubbed bronze. Or at least the can I bought with the "360 nozzle" was a waste of money.Delightful Dwellinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17002481274283633094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6402694134300866275.post-51348627645152817232009-08-24T20:43:58.915-05:002009-08-24T20:43:58.915-05:00GREAT before & after! That was much better tha...GREAT before & after! That was much better than nasty brass.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6402694134300866275.post-15573999026912247302009-08-24T01:15:16.376-05:002009-08-24T01:15:16.376-05:00What kind of primer should be used?What kind of primer should be used?coca-cola angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13299956310818372715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6402694134300866275.post-9359646841356747172009-08-23T20:19:18.105-05:002009-08-23T20:19:18.105-05:00Wow! Great transformation, it made a big differenc...Wow! Great transformation, it made a big difference!!Melissa @ The Inspired Roomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09711494549892860307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6402694134300866275.post-90223898998492924622009-08-23T06:10:44.710-05:002009-08-23T06:10:44.710-05:00Brilliant and thank you for the great tip, I am go...Brilliant and thank you for the great tip, I am going to do my front door handle after this amazing tip!<br />have a great weekend,<br />LuLuLuLuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10649086729644979781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6402694134300866275.post-1662401096239307732009-08-22T18:57:43.889-05:002009-08-22T18:57:43.889-05:00You are unbelievably brave to spray paint without ...You are unbelievably brave to spray paint without removing the fixture! It looks great. I just recently posted a headboard makeover that involved painting over brass as well. It's amazing how quickly you can get rid of the dated brass with a little paint.Karen https://www.blogger.com/profile/02441070110507014088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6402694134300866275.post-44339688287623962622009-08-22T13:31:37.385-05:002009-08-22T13:31:37.385-05:00I HATE the brass look-your post has given me some ...I HATE the brass look-your post has given me some wonderful inspiration for my house<br />Thank you<br />LoriAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6402694134300866275.post-48413139743010742092009-08-22T11:49:54.854-05:002009-08-22T11:49:54.854-05:00Wow! I love how that turned out. I never thoguht a...Wow! I love how that turned out. I never thoguht about painting brass, but I have about 30 brass door knobs that I now know I can paint!Carlahttp://www.greenandchic.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6402694134300866275.post-7830829089850755792009-08-21T20:55:03.630-05:002009-08-21T20:55:03.630-05:00Thanks! I talked my husband into a "trial ru...Thanks! I talked my husband into a "trial run". (I tend to start a project, mess it up, and quit half way through...) I have painted all the knobs in the master bath (where visitors never see) and we will see how they hold up!The P*dunc'shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11304920766623347752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6402694134300866275.post-37251481294718309462009-08-21T16:06:29.112-05:002009-08-21T16:06:29.112-05:00Has anyone tried to paint a brass trim...glass sho...Has anyone tried to paint a brass trim...glass shower door? I have one that will need to be replaced with silver if I am not able to paint it. Please let me know. Thanks!!Sherryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12080404817127474741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6402694134300866275.post-35451445151713802802009-08-21T10:36:06.288-05:002009-08-21T10:36:06.288-05:00great idea! i must steal this. i'm SO into the...great idea! i must steal this. i'm SO into the idea of painting stuff where they are. why do more work if you don't have to? it saves more time for other projects. great job!Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17677237225886199399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6402694134300866275.post-56595257098864570572009-08-20T20:27:18.032-05:002009-08-20T20:27:18.032-05:00ok...that does it! i am no longer living with fixt...ok...that does it! i am no longer living with fixtures i can't stand! i'm heading to the home improvement store!!! thanks for the inspiration. hope to show some on my blog SOON!!!carynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06996726690776850409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6402694134300866275.post-91092976078394160152009-08-19T18:20:51.208-05:002009-08-19T18:20:51.208-05:00Oh, ho, ho- I know how to finsish the nasty brass ...Oh, ho, ho- I know how to finsish the nasty brass parts on the builder's light in my upstairs bath now! I was too lazy to take it all down. ;) Lots of newspaper works for me for now! Thanks. :)ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08101029966434969397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6402694134300866275.post-46771121269359153822009-08-19T15:55:33.286-05:002009-08-19T15:55:33.286-05:00Hi There!
I love your blog! I just started a new ...Hi There!<br />I love your blog! I just started a new design blog, featuring all my favorite before & afters. Do you mind if I feature your kitchen makeover? (with credit to you, of course!)<br /><br />http://www.betterafter.blogspot.comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03877642073192012458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6402694134300866275.post-59367955299895131282009-08-19T14:04:27.665-05:002009-08-19T14:04:27.665-05:00Wow, great transformation!! I just recently starte...Wow, great transformation!! I just recently started following your blog and I totally recognize those Reasor's grocery bags! I think I'm in your neck of the woods :)Ajahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00442413435307915509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6402694134300866275.post-24583713984307711912009-08-19T13:50:47.516-05:002009-08-19T13:50:47.516-05:00Well, I think the pink breast cancer wallpaper rea...Well, I think the pink breast cancer wallpaper really adds something to the room too. ;) I like that tip though...saves soooo much time. I'll remember it if/when I get around to doing our bathroom lighting fixtures. :)Amanda @ Serenity Nowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16483017563206007698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6402694134300866275.post-57136553997513077172009-08-19T13:47:50.862-05:002009-08-19T13:47:50.862-05:00I totally agree with Ginny. To do the job right I&...I totally agree with Ginny. To do the job right I'd remove the doorknobs, plate and latch before painting them. It's really not as hard as it sounds. The hinges probably would be more work to remove (and that would be one of those things I'd hope to get around to eventually...looong list of those items), but ideally it would look best to paint the hinges too. Thanks!AnNicole@Our Suburban Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00057736406546176507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6402694134300866275.post-67899109463742101652009-08-19T13:22:44.747-05:002009-08-19T13:22:44.747-05:00The lights look great! I painted some doorknobs w...The lights look great! I painted some doorknobs with ORB spray paint from WalMart. I recommend taking the whole knob off of the door and painting the knob itself, plus the latch (the part that hooks into the door jamb), and the plate in the door jamb. I'd paint the door hinges, too, if they are noticable. Otherwise you'll see those parts when the door is open. Not that I would know...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6402694134300866275.post-10779511029225956122009-08-19T12:06:39.588-05:002009-08-19T12:06:39.588-05:00Do you have any suggestions on what to do with ...Do you have any suggestions on what to do with 'medium' brass, i.e. brass that has a patina but is not solid and have spots show here and there? I have a set of candlesticks that are on a stone fireplace that need something, but I can't paint them black since the stone background is dark. Also, I have two antique brass candle sconces that show their age, but are beautiful. It would be a crime to paint them. Maybe I should just consider them naturally distressed :-)Marjoriehttp://www.lettresdemonmoulin.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.com