Spray painted tapware

[lifestylebymari]

Spray painting tapware can be a quick and affordable way to give your bathroom a fresh look.

• The project
• How to spray paint tapware
• Before and after
• More bathroom inspiration

The project

I spray painted the tap and mixer in my bathroom and was pretty impressed with how it turned out. After looking at prices to buy a brand new one, I thought I would try out the Dulux 300g Metalshield Epoxy Enamel Spray Paint Satin Black first since it would save me a lot of money and it would be such a quick D.I.Y. project. 

How to spray paint tapware

Here's how I turned my tapware from chrome to black.

Step 1

Clean the tapware well.

Step 2

Sand with 240 grit sandpaper.

Step 3

Clean again to make sure the area is ready for paint.

Step 4

Tape around the tapware to make sure spray paint doesn't go everywhere.

Step 5

Spray following the instructions on the bottle (I applied two coats).

A more comprehensive step-by-step guide, including video, is How to spray paint a tap. 

Before and after

More bathroom inspiration

For more ideas and inspiration for your bathroom, check out our Top 10 most popular bathroom projects. 

[Maximus]

Oh wowwwww!! That is AWESOME!! Excellent job!👍👍👍

[rubytuesday1953]

@rubytuesday1953  Fantastic job @lifestylebymari. We also have the same problem. The black tap ware is sooooo expensive. This seems like a great alternative. We're doing up our laundry and we want to update the taps to black. How's the wear factor?

[terrywang]

Wow, that's awesome. Would the same work for aluminium / chrome finish door handles for kitchen cabinets?

[EricL]

Hello @terrywang

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community. Thank you for joining us and sharing your query about painting cabinet handles.

Let me tag @lifestylebymari so that she is made aware of your question. Would it be possible for you to post the handles you are planning on painting? Our members will then have a better idea of what you have. They will then be able to offer you a comprehensive recommendation. Are you just painting the handles or are you renovating your kitchen? Any updates you can provide would be much appreciated.

If you need more advice or information, please let us know.

Eric

[ongbianca88]

May i know what product did you use for spray painting? Thanks heaps! 

[MitchellMc]

Hi @ongbianca88,

I'm sure @lifestylebymari will correct me if I'm wrong, but from their description "I thought I would try out the Dulux 300g Metalshield Epoxy Enamel Spray Paint Satin Black", it appears to be Dulux 300g Metalshield Epoxy Enamel Spray Paint Satin Black that they used.

Please let us know if you have further questions.

Mitchell

[Simone1976]

I wonder if this would work around a chrome border of a mirror so the mirror matched the taps? 

[MitchellMc]

Very possibly @Simone1976. Chrome plating is exceptionally smooth and primers or paints don't bond well with it's surface. By scratching up the surface you are keying it which allows it to take paint closer to what a standard metal would. You are creating microgrooves which fill with paint and allow it to bite into the surface.

We'd be keen to see your results.

Mitchell

[Akanksha]

A quick and efficient bathroom refresh. 

For those who are interested in replicating this popular project, @lifestylebymari shares step-by-step instructions and an instructional video in How to spray paint a tap.

Akanksha 

[Ezzy]

The difference between before & after is remarkable. 

[mga]

awesome hack!

[MitchellMc]

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community @mga. It's great to have you join us and wonderful to see you've enjoyed this project.

Do you have some tapware that could do with a spruce-up?

We look forward to hearing all about your projects and plans around the house and garden. Please feel free to reach out if you ever need assistance or have something to share with the community.

Mitchell
 

[bhill]

Hi! I wanted to see how long this lasted before starting to chip/peel? I see this was done in 2021. Thanks!

[EricL]

Hello @bhill 

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community. It's sensational to have you join us.

That is an excellent question, let me tag @lifestylebymari to make them aware of your query. It would be interesting to find out if the spray paint has held up with everyday use.

If you need assistance with any of your projects, please let us know.

Eric

[Noyade]

Hi! I wanted to see how long this lasted before starting to chip/peel? I see this was done in 2021. Thanks!

Morning @bhill 

I tried it on some vanity handles - must be 12 months ago.

They appear to be going well. But I haven't tried taps.

[bendom01]

Hi,

can you recommend painting taps with gold paint? How would you recommend doing it.  Thanks!