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Painting fridge door panel inserts
Posted: Thu Mar 16, 2023 5:47 pm
by chuckster
Has anyone painted their fridge door inserts? What did you use for paint? How do these come out or should I just mask them off and spray paint them after cleaning the surface real good?
Re: Painting fridge door panel inserts
Posted: Fri Mar 17, 2023 11:18 am
by 2ontheroadplus1
Suggest you look at chalkboard paint, black. You can write and erase on the surface. Also can use chalk paint or milk paint. You dont want to use a spray paint. Spray paint throws fine paint particles in the air to land on everything.
Take a look online, You Tube for these kinds of paint and applications. Durable, cleans, etc Prep work is always important. Have fun!
Re: Painting fridge door panel inserts
Posted: Sat Mar 18, 2023 12:31 pm
by chuckster
2ontheroadplus1 wrote: ↑Fri Mar 17, 2023 11:18 am
Suggest you look at chalkboard paint, black. You can write and erase on the surface. Also can use chalk paint or milk paint. You dont want to use a spray paint. Spray paint throws fine paint particles in the air to land on everything.
Take a look online, You Tube for these kinds of paint and applications. Durable, cleans, etc Prep work is always important. Have fun!
I appreciate the advice. Don’t want chalkboard paint though. Doesn’t “go” with the new motif per the Boss. I am used to proper prep so that is not an issue. Just looking for durability and longevity.
Re: Painting fridge door panel inserts
Posted: Sun Mar 19, 2023 12:06 pm
by 2ontheroadplus1
Chalk paint r Milk paint ( easier to apply) refers to the chemistry. It is durable and easy to apply and comes in tons of colors. Available in antique stores or Home Depot. Have fun!
Re: Painting fridge door panel inserts
Posted: Mon Mar 20, 2023 6:05 pm
by JoeyD
Instead of painting, is there a laminate(Formica-type) style that might be an alternative?
When my children were young, I covered the panel inserts with shelf liner. It saved a lot of wear and tear on me more so than the door finish.
I eventually replaced the glossy inserts with a matte finish panel.
Re: Painting fridge door panel inserts
Posted: Tue Mar 21, 2023 8:38 am
by chuckster
2ontheroadplus1 wrote: ↑Sun Mar 19, 2023 12:06 pm
Chalk paint r Milk paint ( easier to apply) refers to the chemistry. It is durable and easy to apply and comes in tons of colors. Available in antique stores or Home Depot. Have fun!
Ah. Okay. Was thinking black chalkboard would be no bueno.
Re: Painting fridge door panel inserts
Posted: Tue Mar 21, 2023 8:39 am
by chuckster
JoeyD wrote: ↑Mon Mar 20, 2023 6:05 pm
Instead of painting, is there a laminate(Formica-type) style that might be an alternative?
When my children were young, I covered the panel inserts with shelf liner. It saved a lot of wear and tear on me more so than the door finish.
I eventually replaced the glossy inserts with a matte finish panel.
Maybe I’ll need to remove the fridge doors and slide the panel out, check the thickness and see what might fit in there.