Repainting A Kitchen Stove? - Landlord Forum thread

Repainting A Kitchen Stove? by Hari Seldin (Michigan) on July 9, 2012 @21:12

My tenant recently passed away and her daughter took the two year old fridge but asked if I wanted
her mother's late-1980's(?) natural gas stove (both appliances belonged to the tenant).

I said sure, even though it's an outdated beige color, thinking I could possibly repaint it (a glossy black)
and only have to buy a new fridge for the house and if repainting isn't an option, I'd just haul it to the curb
and fork over the cash for a new one.

But after doing some on-line research I can't seem to find a straight answer;

Some say no way it'll ever work due to heat from the burners
Some say it's possible but will look like crap
Some say it'll look good.

So has anybody here ever repainted a gas kitchen stove?

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Re: Repainting A Kitchen Stove? by Jake on July 9, 2012 @21:16	[ Reply ]

You can go with the first two on the list.

Re: Repainting A Kitchen Stove? by LeisureSuitLara (GA) on July 9, 2012 @21:20	[ Reply ]

So it's likely about a 20 year old stove that you didn't even pay for originally? I'd suggest buying a new stove, I've seen basic no frills new gas stoves for as little as $300. After 20 years I don't think it is a waste of money to buy a new appliance. More new gas stoves have sealed burners so no food can spill under the burners, they clean up better and will probably last for another 20 years.

Re: Repainting A Kitchen Stove? by Betty L on July 9, 2012 @21:44	[ Reply ]

You can paint your stove with the right paint product. I'v used this paint product to paint some dryers for the laundry room. Still good after 3 years! http://forrestpaint.com/index.php?page=stove-bright-User-guide

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Re: Repainting A Kitchen Stove? by Joshua (TN) on July 9, 2012 @21:46	[ Reply ]

use rust oleum high heat in the spray can

Re: Repainting A Kitchen Stove? by The Dude (MN) on July 10, 2012 @08:38	[ Reply ]

Here's the problem with landlords at times. How many potential tenants will you lose because you have a crappily painted stove that's 20 years old? A stove is a main appliance that's used daily in a lot of households. 90% of my tenants care most about what's in the kitchen compared to the other rooms. I always make sure to not skimp on my appliances and highlight them in my ads. This brings in the more qualified tenants who understand a nice kitchen is a non-negotiable in their home. Is the $300-$500 worth losing good tenants over? $300 isn't even a week's rent in most of my units...