I love easy projects using spray paint! I'm going to show you how to update your kitchen accessories using stainless steel spray paint. Spray paint is great for thrift store projects too!
I love the power of spray paint, don’t you? Metallic spray paint really ups your game!
Stainless Steel Spray Paint
A new accessory holder was needed for my kitchen. This very large glass jar is perfect for the task. All it needs is a little metallic stainless steel spray paint!
Project done originally in 2011 🙂
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Glass Jar Painted With Stainless Steel Spray Paint
Wow! The glass jar looks completely different after several light coats of the stainless steel spray paint. I find that a few light coats with about 10 mins in between works best for long lasting adhesion. Truth be told, this was nearly 8 years ago and I still use this kitchen accessory holder in my kitchen today! The paint has held up great, no peeling scratching off or any problems at all.
TIP:
Read the directions on the can of spray for dry time and how long to wait before a second coat.
How to Prep Your Knife Block
To get the knife block to match the kitchen accessory jar, the slots were taped off. I removed the small metal tag with the label. Again, I did several light coats of the stainless steel spray paint.
It really is amazing how easy a project this is, with so much impact. See more painted glass ideas here.
After the paint dried, I replaced the metal tag. It looks so much better with the stainless steel spray paint than it did with the wooden knife block.
See more repurposed glassware projects here
Now I have matching kitchen accessories! I encourage you to rethink your purchases. Do you already have something at home that could be upcycled with spray paint?
I love how both of the projects turned out. Spray painting is such a quick and easy fix.
update: Look how pretty they look after I painted my kitchen countertops
Another Update: I got new appliances, and I painted my kitchen island, plus—have you seen my DIY Barn Doors?
I have a great kitchen cabinet painting tutorial when you decide to do it.
Check out how I painted my kitchen floor, then later updated the color.
And FINALLY--I have new appliances, a new floor and UPDATED this island ONE MORE TIME!
See more painted glass ideas
Gail Wilson is the author and mastermind behind My Repurposed Life. She is obsessed with finding potential in unexpected places and believes that with a little hard work and imagination, any old thing can be made useful again, including herself!
Gail reinvented herself during a midlife crisis and has found purpose again. She hopes you will find new ideas for old things and pick up a few tools along the way.
Nancy
Love your ideas and completed projects. I, too, am a fan of spray paint. I have updated many items. Iām currently looking for an outdated floor lamp and am having trouble finding one. Iām beginning to think more people are using spray paint to update the look of things. Keep up the good work.
Gail Wilson
Nancy,
I hope you find your floor lamp. Where I shop, a vendor has them all the time. I have one in my stash right now I'm working on. Gotta Love spray paint!
gail
Gaylene Mattinson
I LOVE your work! Wished I had you for a neighbor your ideas brighten my days just by looking at the ideas you put into place THANK YOU
Gail Wilson
Thank you so much Gaylene! I truly love what I do.
gail
Sandra Brown
LOVE the Stainless Steel projects, great job and a huge inspiration for me. The kitchen looks great šš»
Sandi
The jar and knife block look sharp!! I found myself in love with the Hamilton Beach Eclectics small appliances when I first saw them (back in 2005-6?) with their vintage style & cool colors to match. I prefered the apple green and butter yellow shades, and a couple years ago decided not to wait until I could afford it to make my refrigerator match, so I spray painted my existing fridge a pretty apple green (one of these days I will be able to afford a Big Chill in a pretty shade of green, but until then, my Frigidaire with its Kyrlon Key Lime pie color will serve the purpose!!
Mary
Love the knife block. Can't wait to try it, especially since I have two and they don't match. I also have a suggestion for you. I took the swirly wooden apron off from over my sink. In two minutes my kitchen looked a lot more updated. Just an idea. I love your new look!
gail@myrepurposedlife.com
You're not the first person to mention removing the cornice/valance on my kitchen cabinets. There is an ugly light fixture I would have to deal with first. Maybe down the road...
thanks Mary!
gail
Carol Mmmmmm
Kitchen is awesome! How did you do the painted granite countertops? Did i miss the instructions?
gail@myrepurposedlife.com
Carol,
I show how I did my counter tops here: https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/review-giani-granite-paint-for/
thanks for stopping by and taking the time to leave a comment!
gail
girlfromwva
everything looks wonderful Gail!!!!
Mommabear
Hi- The kitchen looks great. What type of paint did you use on the floor? My "cave kitchen" could use this treatment!
gail@myrepurposedlife.com
Hi there! Thanks for checking out my kitchen accessories. You can see the floor posts here:
https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/2010/11/how-i-painted-my-vinyl-floor.html
at the very bottom of the post I have a link to the post where I updated the color a couple of years later.
gail
Unknown
Is there a certain brand of kitchen tap accessories you prefer to use?
BakingMama
Wow, I love it! Now, what to do with my knife block? I'm a new follower and loving your blog!
Nicole @ http://www.thebakingmom.blogspot.com
Mimi
It's amazing what paints there are out there and it just keeps getting better. Love what you did with the stainless steel paint!
Courtney
crazy! who knew they had stainless steel paint, genius idea love how they turned out!!
Jenny
The stainless steel paint is really cool! Do you think it would work on appliances?
cucumbers and vinegar
I had no idea they made stainless steel paint--looks awesome!
Amber D. Mcnabb
oh please oh please do a project with the stained glass paint. I am really curious to see what this can do!
Holly
Love that paint. It looks fabulous! I have the looking glass paint....and I cannot wait to try it.
Homemade Quilts by Granny
They could contact me I'd love to try this paint too.....lol.Trish
Cassie @ Primitive & Proper
what a great idea to paint the knife block!
Cassie @ Primitive & Proper
what a great idea to paint the knife block!
Cammy
Your new stainless steel items look GREAT! I heart all things stainless and I'm just itching to know how your appliances work out!
Carmen at Primcatshouse
Looks great Gail! Very modern looking! Easy fix!
Carmen and the Primcats
Shelly
Oooooh! Love this paint!! Looks fantastic!
Michelle @Shellsshabbyshack
Wow, I've never seen Looking glass spray paint. Putting hair in pony tail and running to LOwe's š I love the way your knife stand turned out. That's awesome stuff!
Hey, if you make me a window cabinet... I'll decorate your house for Christmas, haha!
Take care, Gail!
Suzanne@Meridian Road
That's a really cool look! Your appliances will look amazing.
Thanks for the shout out. š
Jill
Wow! I didn't know there was stainless steel spray paint! I do have the chalkboard paint and LOVE it!
Vickie
Love this stainless look! I did pop over to Meridian Rd to look at the mirror and it's amazing! We want to see more kitchen stuff that you're doing! I know it's going to be fantabulous!
Coleen's Corner
Wow! That stainless steel paint is amazing! I'd heard about it, but never seen what it could do. Sweet! You're gonna have one awesome kitchen when you're all done: )