The spray paint does chip and peel even with proper prep work due to water wearing down cleaners skin oils.
Spray paint shower door trim.
Brass shower door makeover.
This is what the shower looked like before we got going.
Here are details on the entire project from the steps we took to the items we bought.
And we used it for other projects such as spray painting our door knobs.
Project overview safety notice.
How to paint a metal shower enclosure.
Cans of aerosol spray paint are available in a wide range of colors and metallic finishes and most spray paint that s formulated for outdoor or automotive use will be tough and waterproof enough for refinishing shower door frames.
Apply an even layer of exterior rust inhibiting metal acrylic latex paint to the shower door frame.
Once mixed the paint will remain workable for about 6 hours under normal conditions.
The spray paint to put on the shower enclosure plus the sanding equipment was only about 30.
Whenever operating spray equipment take proper safety precautions stay alert and be mindful of potential hazards.
The clear coat comes in different finishes for matte or gloss.
Wait four hours or according to the time listed on the metal acrylic latex paint and then apply.
Preparing the doors for painting will be the hardest part of the job.
Http how to paint info spray painting trim can save time so here is a demo on how to spray paint an interior door frame using an airless spray gun.
Make sure to do the proper prep work before you paint your metal shower enclosure.
However even for painting i d try to remove the door from the shower or at least tape it off really well around it.
If the paint appears too thick it can be slightly thinned by adding no more than 10 percent of isopropyl alcohol.
After cleaning it well i d use an automotive spray primer then spray paint in nickel color.
Surface preparation is the most critical part of any paint job and if you.
A paint sprayer is one of the best ways to eliminates brush marks and evenly coat the trim and door surface resulting in a professional finish.