How to paint oven, fireplace or stove doors

Worn oven, fireplace, or stove doors can make the entire space look untidy and outdated. Painting them is an easy and effective way to refresh their appearance. Once the result is clean and finished, the doors will no longer draw attention for the wrong reasons.

Watch a short video or read our four-step guide to painting the oven, fireplace or stove doors

Below the video, you’ll find a written step-by-step guide. All the products needed for painting the doors are conveniently listed at the end of the article. Happy painting!

Tools and materials needed for painting oven, fireplace, or stove doors

• Maston Degreaser
• Maston Wood Stove & BBQ Paint (1801004) or
• Maston Heat Resistant Spray (Black 710221, Silver 400996) or
• Maston Heat Resistant Liquid Paint (Black 604802, Silver 604804)
• Sandpaper
• Clean cloth
• Protective materials (e.g. newspapers)

Steps to a successful paint job

1. Preparation

Choose a well-ventilated area for painting and protect surfaces that you do not want to paint. Remove the doors if necessary.

Clean the surface thoroughly by removing all dirt and grease. To improve paint adhesion, especially on rusty metal surfaces, lightly sand the surface (grit 180) using sandpaper or a sander.

Finish by cleaning the surface with a degreaser (e.g. Maston Degreaser) and allow it to dry completely before painting.

2. Painting

You can use either spray paint or brush-applied paint. Suitable products include heat-resistant paints, such as spray or liquid paint, or Wood Stove & BBQ spray paint.

Brush Application

Apply one or two even coats. Allow each coat to dry before applying the next if needed. This helps prevent runs and ensures a smooth finish.

Always check the exact drying times on the product packaging. 

• Recoat time: approx. 5 minutes
• Touch dry: approx. 2 hours
• Fully dry: approx. 24 hours

Note that final curing requires heating the surface to approximately 200°C for the first time.

If necessary, paint and tools can be cleaned using Maston Xylene.

Spray Application

Shake the can thoroughly before use. Apply several thin coats using steady back-and-forth motions, allowing each coat to dry before applying the next.

Start spraying slightly outside the target area and finish outside it as well – this helps prevent paint buildup and runs.

Check drying times on the packaging. 

• Recoat time: approx. 5 minutes
• Touch dry: approx. 30 minutes
• Handling dry: approx. 24 hours

Coverage of one spray can is approximately 1.5 m².

Heat-resistant paint fully cures when heated (approx. 200°C), which also accelerates drying.

3. Finishing

Check that all areas have been painted and that the surface is fully dry. Remove protective coverings, and reinstall the doors if they were removed.

4. Commissioning

Heat the oven, fireplace, or stove to cure the paint properly. Clean the surrounding area.

This simple process improves the appearance of the doors – and the entire oven, stove, or fireplace – while significantly extending their service life.

Before and after painting

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