How to Repaint Gas Burner Cooktop Grates

Gas burner cooktop grates are highly heat resistant and resilient and they can last for many years. Over time, however, the grate’s heat-resistant pant will begin to chip, crack and peel. If this is the case, use heat-resistant, food safe paint that the manufacturer has designed for use on a food preparation surface. Sanding and applying two thin coats will ensure the smoothest and longest lasting result.

Medium-grit sandpaper
All-purpose cleaner
Paper towels
Drop cloths
High-heat spray paint

Instructions

- 1
  Let the grates cool completely before removing them.
- 2
  Sand the entire surface of each grate with medium-grit sandpaper. Work until you’ve removed all of the paint chips or cracks. Sand until you work down to the base of the metal.
- 3
  Spray the grates with an all-purpose cleaner and wipe the sawdust residue and the cleaner off with a paper towel.
- 4
  Let the grates sit until they are completely dry. Lay them over a drop cloth.
- 5
  Shake the stove paint can vigorously, hold it 12 inches from the grates and spray the paint directly on the grate. Move the can as you are spraying so you apply only a thin but even layer of paint.
- 6
  Let the grates dry completely according to the paint manufacturer’s instructions.
- 7
  Flip the grates around and apply paint to the other side using the same process. Let the paint dry completely.
- 8
  Apply a second coat of paint, letting the grates dry before you turn them over the spray the other side.

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