How to Repaint a Fridge

Move the refrigerator outside or completely cover the floor, walls and counters around the refrigerator in plastic or paper to protect them. If you're painting indoors, open a window or door in the room to provide ventilation.

Use a metal spackle knife or wire brush to scrub off any rust flakes from the surface of the refrigerator. Clean the refrigerator completely using a heavy-duty cleaning solvent, according to the manufacturer's directions. Wipe completely using a moist towel. Allow the refrigerator to dry completely.

Apply a rust-preventative to any areas where rust was present. If the rust has discolored the metal, paint it with a rust primer. Allow the primer and rust-preventative to dry completely.

Tape areas that you don't want covered in paint, using painter’s tape. Secure the tape by running the spackle knife over the tape. This creates a tight seal that prevents the paint from seeping under the tape.

Prime the refrigerator with a paint primer, using either spray primer or by rolling on primer. This is particularly important if you plan on painting your refrigerator a lighter color than its current color.

Paint the refrigerator using spray paint or by rolling on paint. Use a paintbrush to get small areas and corners. Allow the paint to dry completely. Apply additional coats as necessary.