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?
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 TLC (spray paint)
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.
How to Paint a Knife Block
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.
Now I have matching kitchen accessories! I encourage you to rethink your purchases. Do you already have something at home that could be redone with spray paint?
Check out how I painted my kitchen floor, then later updated the color.
See more painted glass ideas
Gaylene Mattinson says
August 16, 2018 at 4:13 pmI 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 says
August 16, 2018 at 6:48 pmThank you so much Gaylene! I truly love what I do.
gail
Sandra Brown says
August 1, 2018 at 3:27 pmLOVE the Stainless Steel projects, great job and a huge inspiration for me. The kitchen looks great 👍🏻
Sandi says
July 27, 2018 at 1:04 pmThe 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 says
August 14, 2016 at 1:23 pmLove 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 says
August 15, 2016 at 6:33 pmYou’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 says
May 2, 2016 at 12:03 pmKitchen is awesome! How did you do the painted granite countertops? Did i miss the instructions?
gail@myrepurposedlife.com says
May 2, 2016 at 12:12 pmCarol,
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 says
October 22, 2014 at 9:41 ameverything looks wonderful Gail!!!!
Mommabear says
October 22, 2014 at 8:24 amHi- The kitchen looks great. What type of paint did you use on the floor? My “cave kitchen” could use this treatment!
gail@myrepurposedlife.com says
October 22, 2014 at 9:59 amHi 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 says
November 10, 2011 at 11:28 pmIs there a certain brand of kitchen tap accessories you prefer to use?
BakingMama says
July 21, 2011 at 1:30 pmWow, 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 says
May 20, 2011 at 2:00 amIt’s amazing what paints there are out there and it just keeps getting better. Love what you did with the stainless steel paint!
Courtney says
May 17, 2011 at 6:28 pmcrazy! who knew they had stainless steel paint, genius idea love how they turned out!!
Jenny says
May 17, 2011 at 5:00 pmThe stainless steel paint is really cool! Do you think it would work on appliances?
cucumbers and vinegar says
January 9, 2011 at 5:22 amI had no idea they made stainless steel paint–looks awesome!
Amber D. Mcnabb says
December 2, 2010 at 12:09 pmoh please oh please do a project with the stained glass paint. I am really curious to see what this can do!
Holly says
December 1, 2010 at 6:56 amLove that paint. It looks fabulous! I have the looking glass paint….and I cannot wait to try it.
Homemade Quilts by Granny says
November 30, 2010 at 7:33 pmThey could contact me I’d love to try this paint too…..lol.Trish
Cassie @ Primitive & Proper says
November 30, 2010 at 6:12 pmwhat a great idea to paint the knife block!
Cassie @ Primitive & Proper says
November 30, 2010 at 6:12 pmwhat a great idea to paint the knife block!
Cammy says
November 30, 2010 at 6:11 pmYour 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 says
November 30, 2010 at 5:44 pmLooks great Gail! Very modern looking! Easy fix!
Carmen and the Primcats
Shelly says
November 30, 2010 at 4:45 pmOooooh! Love this paint!! Looks fantastic!
Michelle @Shellsshabbyshack says
November 30, 2010 at 4:15 pmWow, I’ve never seen Looking glass spray paint. Putting hair in pony tail and running to LOwe’s 🙂 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 says
November 30, 2010 at 3:50 pmThat’s a really cool look! Your appliances will look amazing.
Thanks for the shout out. 🙂
Jill says
November 30, 2010 at 2:59 pmWow! I didn’t know there was stainless steel spray paint! I do have the chalkboard paint and LOVE it!
Vickie says
November 30, 2010 at 2:45 pmLove 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 says
November 30, 2010 at 12:01 pmWow! 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: )