Post #352660 by Chip and Andy on Thu, Jan 3, 2008 6:33 AM

On 2008-01-01 18:06, VampiressRN wrote:
I was wondering if anyone has painted their fridge? The plain white fridge is worse than the off-white walls in my lame lounge. I was thinking of painting it like bamboo...has anyone done that?

We covered our in some reproduction barkcloth. Paint on the modpodge, apply the fabric, coat with three or four more layers of modpodge and it is good to go.

You can use paint, but you need to rough the surface with some fine sandpaper or steelwool. Clean the surface very well. Paint in several light coats to keep it looking good.

It is a good idea to add a couple of coats of a clear to the top of the project, you wouldn't think it but bar fridges take lots of wear and tear.

A couple of things to keep in mind......

Do not cover, block, or paint, or anything to the coils or grids or any part of the refrigeration elements, inside or out.

Do not cover or block any vents or air channels.

When placing your bar fridge, leave a couple of inches of airspace behind the bar and if you can leave a couple of inches on airspace on both sides.