"I started off by removing the handles from the cupboards but saved the round handles we already had on the top cupboards."
"For the lower cupboards, I bought T Bar handles from Bunnings and painted them with one coat of Duramax metal primer (spray paint), followed by two coats of Duramax Bright Copper Rose Spray Paint."
"I waited at least 48 hours before attaching them to the cupboards to allow curing time. Then I covered with a top coat."
Liesel shared some tips for those wanting to attempt this simple and easy DIY.
- Spray the handles outside.
- Do the spraying in batches so you can still open one side of a cupboard and access a few drawers.
- Allow at least 48 hours curing time as the paint will show fingerprints if you use them too quickly.
- Add a protective top coat. I didn't do this on the first few and when the handles got wet, some of the copper paint came off.
- If you are replacing existing handles, make sure you choose handles that will fit the existing drilled holes (measure carefully).
Budget breakdown for DIY kitchen handles
- Taskmaster 96mm Matte Black Hollow T Handle, 4 Pack for $9.96
- Dulux 300g Duramax Bright Copper Rose Spray Paint $24.50
- Dulux Duramax 340g Flat Metal Primer 15.50
$24.50 + $15.50+ 9.96 +9.96 = 58.92 (total cost for all supplies)
Rounded to $7.40 a handle.
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