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Painting an aluminum frame shower stall
Q. I am interested in painting the metal frame that surrounds the glass in an existing (prefab) shower stall. The metal is now "gold" colored & does not match the room's decor. My idea is to paint only the outside (not the metal on the inside of the shower stall) using a silver metallic rustoleum paint. What would I need to do to make sure the paint adheres to the surface?
Marj. Kocherhomeowner - Auburn, California
2005
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Q. Does anyone have any experience with how well repainting of a gold anodized shower frame holds over time? Jesper Simonsen- Atlanta, Georgia June 23, 2006 Q. Our house was built in 1940 and the master bath shower stall is metal framed, cement based.we've been here 8 years and the paint held up beautifully until the last year or so. I've scraped, cleaned and will sand and am ready to repaint. WHAT KIND OF PAINT is toughest for interior shower stall with metal frame? Thank you. Casssandra Barnetthomeowner - Charlottesville, Virginia 2008 Q. I also would like to know what to do to paint the metal around our all glass shower. It is gold tone and we have just upgraded our bathroom fixture to brushed nickel and stainless steel. Our shower is in great shape, but the gold sticks out like a sore thumb. Help. Fran Sparks-Fuller- Kennedale, Texas 2009 |
A. Use a mid grit sandpaper to get most of the gold off, then wipe it down with a damp cloth. Tape off the glass, then tape plastic over the actual glass (never be too careful). then you can pretty much go in with the spray paint.
Marc Banks- Elizabeth City, North Carolina
2005
August 14, 2009
Marj: It's possible that a "gold" colored frame is brass if it was very expensive. If it wasn't outlandishly expensive it is probably anodized aluminum. Mark's advice sounds good to me, except that I think the first layer of paint should be a self-etching primer
Regular paints will not stick to brass at all, and may not stick well to aluminum. So it's best to use a primer that will cut through any oxidation and get down to the metal.
Jesper: I don't have personal experience with it, but if properly primed and with a good finish paint, it should be fine.
Cassandra: The toughest paint for interior showers is probably, ironically, exterior paint. Paint that would be sold with pictures of patio or lawn furniture would probably be ideal
Fran: Marj. probably answered your question with her question. Silver metallic rustoleum paint may be what you need.
Mark: Thanks as usual for your great help on these questions.
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Ted Mooney, P.E.
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I think the response to rough it up and tape it off and then spray with rustoleum is probably doable, I found a similar response. thanks!
Fran Sparks-Fuller- Kennedale, Texas
January 26, 2010
Q. I am considering same paint option on my shower frame also. so far I am getting sand, prime,and paint. what about any clear coat? is that even necessary?
Jay hudson- Memphis, Tennessee
A. Hi, Jay. If the finish coat is a flat paint in a light color then a clear coat may be desirable to improve cleanability. But metal patio furniture does fine without a clear coat. So if it's a smooth enamel finish coat, I would think a clear coat would be an extra complication.
Regards,
Ted Mooney, P.E.
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finishing.com - Pine Beach, New Jersey
January 26, 2010
Q. After applying the self etching primer is it necessary to sand it or can you proceed with the paint, the instructions on my self etching say to wet sand after applying.
Jennifer Holtorf- Solon, Iowa United States
October 31, 2010
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