How do you paint cabinet hinges?

In order to paint cabinet hinges, remove any old paint and apply primer and new paint. Use primer and paint designed for metal.

Painting cabinet hinges is a simple process.

1. Prepare the hinges

Carefully remove the hinges from the cabinet and gently scrape any visible hunks of built-up paint or varnish out of the crevices in the hinges. Put the hinges in a slow cooker, submerged in soapy dishwater, and cook them on high-heat overnight. Gently scrape the old paint off, and then sand the hinges to rough up the surface a bit.

2. Prime and paint

Use spray-on metal primer and paint. Apply a thin coat of primer, then let it dry completely before applying a generous coat of paint. When completely dry, the hinges can be re-installed in the cabinets.