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How to Paint a Toilet Flush Handle for a Quick Bathroom Update
Learn how to paint your toilet flush handle and give your bathroom & toilet a quick udpate.
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Prep:
5
minutes
mins
Active Time:
6
minutes
mins
Additional Time:
1
day
d
Total Time:
1
day
d
11
minutes
mins
Equipment
Paint Brush or Foam Brush
Painter’s Tape
Supplies
Deglosser
Extra Fine Sandpaper or Green ScotchBrite Pad
Primer
Sherwin Williams Emerald Urethane Trim Enamel Paint
Topcoat
Instructions
Clean the handle to remove any grime or dirt.
Lightly scuff the surface with sandpaper or a Scotchbrite pad.
Wipe down the surface with a deglosser.
Apply a primer that is meant to stick to metal surfaces.
Paint the handle with a high-quality paint in 2-3 coats.
Add a clear topcoat to protect the paint and give it a glossy finish.
Notes
Use painter's tape to protect surrounding areas.
Apply the paint in different directions for each layer to avoid drips.
Check for paint drips, especially around wording or other places paint could get caught.
A good polyacrylic will also work as a protective coat.
Author:
Erin Nutter