The Best Kind Of Paint To Transform The Look Of Small Kitchen Appliances

If you want to revive your kitchen with a coat of paint, look no further than your small kitchen appliances. Your coffee machine, espresso maker, and even your food processor can feel completely refreshed with a little paint. This budget-friendly kitchen upgrade that doesn't involve remodeling can hide imperfections, make your small appliances feel fresh and new, and help elevate the entire kitchen. But what paint actually gets the job done?

Turns out, you likely can't just use up that leftover paint lingering in your garage. Appliance paint is the best option for giving your favorite blender a makeover. Appliance spray paint makes the process even easier, gets into all the appliance's nooks and crannies, and creates a smooth look when applied properly. To pick the right appliance spray paint, consider how hot the appliance gets. If it doesn't get hotter than 200 degrees Fahrenheit, regular appliance spray paint, like Rust-Oleum Appliance Epoxy Enamel spray paint or Jenolite Appliance Enamel Paint, works best. 

If your appliance gets hotter than 200 degrees Fahrenheit, look for appliance paints that are heat-resistant, like Rust-Oleum High Heat Ultra spray paint. Make sure to double-check the heat tolerance on the product label before applying it to be safe.

Painting small kitchen appliances isn't as straightforward as slapping on a coat of paint and calling it good — at least if you want the paint to last. There are a few things to know before painting your appliances. First, you probably need a primer. Primer helps the paint adhere to the original surface (in this case, it's likely metal or plastic) and last through the heat, humidity, and daily use of the kitchen. After thoroughly cleaning the appliance's surface, apply a water-based plastic primer or metal primer (likely etching or epoxy primer, but check the label) to the appropriate areas. 

Once it's completely dry, apply thin coats of appliance spray paint, allowing them to dry in between. Resist the urge to heavily coat the appliance with paint; thinner coats dry faster and more evenly for a clean, polished look.

Another tip for small appliance painting success is to thoroughly and carefully cover buttons, vents, and other areas you don't want paint getting into with painter's tape. This may be the most labor-intensive step in the whole project, but trust us — it's well worth it. The last thing you want is your morning espresso to taste like paint. And if you notice a chip, don't worry. Clean the area, and then add some touch-up paint to make it look like new. If the edges are rough, sand them down briefly first to create a smooth look.