How to Paint Drawer Knobs

Wooden Knobs

• 1

  Unscrew the knobs from behind the drawer front panels. Remove the knobs and save the screws.

• 2

  Place the wooden knobs on a sheet of newspaper. Set up the newspaper painting area outside or in a well-ventilated area.

• 3

  Paint wooden knobs with glossy or matte acrylic craft paint and a small paint brush. Cover the knobs thoroughly with the paint. Let dry about 30 minutes. Apply a second coat.

• 4

  Let the painted drawer knobs dry completely before reinstalling them on the drawer panels.

Metal Knobs

• 5

  Place the metal knobs on a sheet of newspaper. Set up the newspaper painting area outside or in a well-ventilated area with low humidity with a temperature between 50 and 90 degrees.

• 6

  Apply a spray primer if the metal knobs have never been painted before. Follow the paint manufacturer's instructions for drying time between priming and painting.

• 7

  Hold the spray paint nozzle approximately 10 to 14 inches above the knobs. Spray on a thin coat, using an even spraying motion. Let the paint dry, then apply a second thin coat.

• 8

  Let the spray-painted metal knobs dry completely before reinstalling them on the drawer panels.