Summary for copper range hood paint Discussion
Paint kitchen island range hood copper color is the core question here: Ann Wall wanted to change an almond-colored metal island hood to a copper look while updating her kitchen with granite, backsplash, and under-counter lights. The thread does not give a full step-by-step refinishing method, but it does point to product ideas. One reply suggests using Spic and Span, while Ted Mooney mentions "Hammered Copper Paint" as a possible option and even notes it can be found as spray or brush-on. Saffron Brown then asks where to find that product, reinforcing that the discussion centers on product selection rather than a detailed process. Overall, the exchange suggests that a copper-effect finish may be achievable with specialty hammered copper paint, but the thread itself does not confirm durability, prep steps, or whether the hood is suitable for direct painting without proper surface preparation.
Q. Our kitchen is 30 years old. We are getting granite countertops, back splash & under-counter lights We would like to paint the metal range hood over the island. It is almond color. We would like to “paint” it a copper color. Please give us any suggestions. Thanks
Ann Wall
homeowner – Mona, Utah, USA
February 9, 2011
A. Hi, Ann.
You will get better adhesion to that almond paint than to bare metal, so don’t remove it. Scrub it with something like Spin and Span ⇨
because it will be oily even if you’ve previously tried hard to keep it clean, then very lightly sand it to give it a bit of tooth. Paint isn’t copper plating and won’t look as good as copper plating no matter how well you do it, but a brush-on copper paint that claims to look like “hammered” copper will probably be best. These have some sort of dispersing agent that makes the metal flakes form rings and islands for a more realistic (to me) look than the flat paints.
Regards,

Ted Mooney, P.E.
Striving to live Aloha
finishing.com – Pine Beach, New Jersey
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Q. Hammered copper paint sounds intriguing, I’d love to do a comparison! Where can I find “Hammered Copper Paint”?!
Saffron Brown
WebMaven for manufacturer of copper products – Austin Texas USA
February 11, 2011
A. Hi, Saffron. We don’t compare brands on this website ( huh? why?), but you can find hammered copper paint on Amazon or eBay as well as in some hardware or paint stores.
or simply google for it. Good luck.
Regards,

Ted Mooney, P.E.
Striving to live Aloha
finishing.com – Pine Beach, New Jersey
Need quick confidential answers? $25
Need project assistance? $100/hr.

