If the fuses were installed properly, then they’ll be labeled to tell you which one controls each part of the home. If they aren’t labeled, then it’s safest to turn the master fuse in the middle off and cut power to the whole home. In houses, breaker boxes are commonly in the basement. Look where your water and gas valves are for the box. In apartments, the box is usually in a closet or somewhere else out of the way.
If the oven uses gas, don’t pull it so out far out that the gas line is taut. That could cause a rupture. Some ovens are installed directly into the wall. In this case, you can’t slide it out to paint, so only paint the front.
Some ovens don’t have stovetops. In this case, there probably aren’t many removable parts. You can paint all of these pieces separately to match if you want to. They’ll get in the way if you leave them on.
Cleaning the oven is important because the new paint won’t stick as well if there is grease on the surface. Leave the window open while you work to filter out the fumes. If the oven doesn’t have a lot of grease or staining, then plain water and dish soap will also work.
If you don’t have sandpaper, you can also use a piece of steel wool. If you’re painting any of the hardware you removed, remember to clean and sand that as well.
If the oven is attached to the wall, or you’ll be spray-painting, then also put tape on the surrounding cabinets so you don’t get paint on them. If you’re spray-painting and want to protect your cabinets further, tape newspaper down to cover a larger area.
Spray paint applies easier than roll-on, but could make a mess if you don’t cover everything nearby. You’ll also need to ventilate the room well to filter out any fumes. If you use roll-on paint, remember to place drop cloths around to protect your floors.
If you’re spray-painting, try using a window fan to pull out and fumes. You can also bring the oven outside to paint it there, but remember that you’ll have to disconnect the gas line if it uses gas.
This is especially important if you’re using spray paint. In this case, use a respirator instead of a simple facemask.
Work in a few different directions to get even coverage. Remember that you don’t have to paint the entire oven, just the part that will show. Parts hidden by cabinets or the walls can remain their original color.
Keep an eye on the paint to make sure it doesn’t drip. If it’s dripping, try wiping the roller off more before applying the paint. You’ll probably have to use a smaller brush to get into tighter areas around the oven.
If you used a roller on the oven, then you’ll probably need a brush for the smaller hardware. You could also leave the hardware the original color or paint it a different color than the oven. This would add a new, decorative appearance.
Roll-on paint may take longer to dry. Press down lightly with your fingers to see if the paint feels sticky. If so, wait longer before applying the second coat.
Heat-resistant paint usually dries fully within 24 hours, so you can use the oven after this as well. Check the instructions on the product you use to see if the paint needs longer to dry. You can turn the electricity back on after you’re done painting and are waiting for the oven to dry. Turn it off before moving the oven back into position, though.
