Let’s Paint the Kitchen Stove!

Did you know that you can paint your stove? I’ve seen videos of people painting their stoves but since mine is fairly new, I haven’t given it a try. However, as you may know from my shower tile painting post that one of my sons bought his first home recently. The appliances are all cream. The color scheme he chose for the house is cool, not warm, so the cream appliances clashed. Since he plans to replace the older stove, I decided to try to paint it so it would look better in the meantime. I did some research on the all-in-one Heirloom paint that I had used to paint the shower tile and found out that it can be used on a stove! It just can’t be used where there is direct flame. His stove is electric, so there were no flames to be concerned about. The paint contains primer, paint, and sealer which means you just need one product for your project!

Original stove color

Supply List

• 1 quart Heirloom Traditions paint in Cashmere
• Heirloom Traditions Deglosser/Degreaser
• Heirloom Traditions True Applicator Sponge
• Paint tray
• Small foam paintbrush
• Cloth for cleaning
• Zep Degreaser *optional
• Glass cleaner
• Painter’s Tape

Paint color

Step 1: Prepping the stovetop & drawer

The first step in painting the stove was to make sure it was grease & shine-free. I had already cleaned the stove and oven really, really well before my son moved in but since that was months ago, I knew it would need to be scrubbed again. Since I was going to be painting it, I needed to make sure ALL the surfaces were grease-free. To clean the stove, I used Mr. Clean Magic Erasers formulated to use in the kitchen. I scrubbed all the surfaces, including the edges of the stovetop (which I missed in my initial cleaning….eww), and the drawer front. Next, I applied the Heirloom Traditions degreaser/deglosser product using a rag. Once that was dry, it was time to paint.

Step 2: Beginning to paint

Now that the prep work was done, it was time to start painting. I’ll be honest, just like when painting the shower tile, I was scared! When I’m doing projects in my home, I am pretty fearless; but when I’m working in someone else’s home, at the start of a project I tend to be a little more timid . Before painting, I laid a towel under the stovetop to protect that area from any paint spills.

Step 3 : Applying the 1st coat of paint

After taking a few deep breaths, I started painting. Using the Heirloom Traditions sponge applicator, I started at the back of the top below the controls. After the top of the stove had its first coat, using a small foam paintbrush, I painted the sides of the top and then applied paint to the drawer also using the sponge applicator.

The sponge is the same size as the opening in a quart of paint. You place the sponge over the opening of the can, tip the can (very carefully) to apply paint to the sponge; set the can upright, and remove the sponge. You’ll have just the right amount of paint on the sponge. You use a tapping motion to apply the paint to the tile with the sponge. I love using the sponge to apply the paint! It leaves a lightly textured look!

Step 4: Second coat of paint and Oops! What?!

Step 5: Glass door – to paint or not to paint?

Step 6: Prepping the Glass door

I looked around the kitchen and found these plastic lids with corners that matched the curve of the viewing section! Now that I had something to use for a pattern, I cleaned the glass using glass cleaner. Next, I used Heirloom Traditions degreaser/deglosser product. Once the glass was clean and degreased/deglossed, I taped the straight lines of the glass. I cut 4 pieces of tape using the curve on the plastic lid as a pattern then attached the tape to the curves on the glass and filled the rectangle with tape. After that, I taped along the area that bordered the glass.

Step 7: Painting the Glass door

Now that the prep work was done, I applied two coats of paint to the glass door. When the 2nd coat was dry, I removed the tape. To my delight, the shape of the viewing area was perfect!

Before, During, After

In the beginning, I was so nervous to start this project! I had never painted a stove before. The prep work is always SO important and one that you cannot skip with painting certain surfaces! Applying the paint was easy, especially using the True Applicator. Instead of a glossy finish, the stove now has a nice textured look. I am SO thrilled with the results (I think the son also likes it 😉 Even though it’s only been a few months, the paint is holding up great! If you have an old stove that doesn’t match your kitchen color scheme – grab some Heirloom Traditions and paint away!!!

Instructions

• Clean stovetop, drawer, and glass door
• Apply degreaser/deglosser to all surfaces to be painted
• Using painters tape, tape of areas not to be painted
• Apply 2 – 3 coats of Heirloom Traditions paint with their True Applicator & a small foam brush for small areas
  • Allow each coat to dry according to directions on product

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