Who wouldn’t swoon over a KitchenAid stand mixer? The sleek design, the power it offers in the kitchen, and the prestige associated with it make it a coveted appliance for any cooking enthusiast.
However, the hefty price tag of $300-600 can be quite daunting for many of us. I’ve always had my eye on one ever since my past roommate received it as a Christmas gift, leaving me feeling a tad bit envious. But, like they say, where there’s a will, there’s a way!
My quest to own a KitchenAid mixer began when I stumbled upon a promising deal on eBay. There it was – a slightly blemished, yet perfectly functional, white KitchenAid mixer listed for only $56. With my excitement levels soaring high, I couldn’t resist making it mine. However, I wanted to add a personal touch and make it fit my kitchen decor, and that’s when I stumbled upon an ingenious tutorial on You Craft Me Up.
I decided to go for a glossy black look using Rustoleum Appliance Epoxy from Home Depot, which I believed would effortlessly cover up those minor imperfections. Before starting the painting process, I meticulously covered all the chrome parts with painter’s tape, and then carefully unscrewed the metal plate and back cover piece.
However, as with any DIY project, challenges were bound to come my way. I soon discovered that the mixer I bought was far from clean, with remnants of the previous owner’s kitchen escapades still lingering on it. I was appalled, but undeterred. I wrapped the cord and electronic parts securely in a plastic bag, ready to tackle the task of giving my mixer a fresh, new look.
But the road to perfection is never without a few bumps, right? During the first two coats of paint, I noticed some bubbling and easy wiping off, leaving me puzzled. It turned out there was some leftover adhesive or cleaning residue, which I diligently removed with nail polish remover and a thorough wash. Then, I re-applied another two coats, determined to make it flawless.
While taping a certain part of the mixer, it unexpectedly split into two, indicating possible previous damage from the previous owner or during shipping. But I wasn’t ready to give up. Gorilla Glue came to the rescue, and after some quick fixes, I was back on track. As it turns out, I also missed painting underneath this specific area, but that pesky screw would always be there to cover up my minor oversight.
The project took me about a week to complete, mainly because I worked on it bit by bit each day. Cleaning the mixer was quite a task, but I knew it was necessary for a polished finish. Though I encountered a few mishaps, like paint drippings and small mistakes, I was proud of my efforts. Yes, I might not be a professional spray painter, and perhaps I could use some lessons in the craft, but the end result was worth every moment of perseverance.
After about four or five coats, my KitchenAid mixer had undergone a breathtaking transformation. The glossy black finish breathed new life into it, making it a perfect fit for my kitchen decor. I couldn’t help but admire my handiwork, and every time I use it, it fills me with immense satisfaction and joy.
Owning a KitchenAid mixer has been a dream come true, and now that it bears my personal touch, it feels even more special. So, if you’re eyeing one for your kitchen but are hesitant due to the cost, consider exploring secondhand options or even upcycling and customizing one to make it uniquely yours. It might take a little extra effort and patience, but the rewards are truly priceless. Happy mixing, baking, and creating delightful culinary wonders with your very own KitchenAid masterpiece!
XOXO,
Katie
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71 Responses
No way! I had no idea appliances could even be spray painted. WOW. This is such a cool idea – I think I am going to try it.
Wow! You really fixed this up! I love finding great deals on ebay, but I’m not half as crafty as this!
Great DIY tip! I mean, who else would want to get stuck with one boring color when you can have another? And even spray paint it!!!
I love the color of my kitchen aid mixer and don’t see me wanting to change out the color but you never know. Now I will know how to paint the kitchen aid if I ever feel the need.
Wow, I am not brave enough to do this kind of project but great job and kudos to you! It looks brand new!
This is fun! I have always thought about doing this because my color choices and scheme changes but I still love my pink mixer. It is much cheaper to paint it than replace it that is for sure, thanks for the tips!
That makes such a difference to your mixer it almost looks brand new! I might have to give something like this a try with some of my kitchen items.
No way! I had no idea appliances could even be spray painted. WOW. This is such a cool idea – I think I am going to try it.
Wow! You really fixed this up! I love finding great deals on ebay, but I’m not half as crafty as this!
Great DIY tip! I mean, who else would want to get stuck with one boring color when you can have another? And even spray paint it!!!
I’ve never thought about painting an appliance. For most I wouldn’t, but for something like a KitchenAid it might make sense for some since they are so expensive.
I love the color of my kitchen aid mixer and don’t see me wanting to change out the color but you never know. Now I will know how to paint the kitchen aid if I ever feel the need.
That is so cool. I never knew you could paint a Kitchenaid Mixer. This will be good if ours ever gets scuffed up.
Wow, I am not brave enough to do this kind of project but great job and kudos to you! It looks brand new!
You did really good job! I am glad that you shared the mistake she made so that we don’t make them also LOL. Mine is a boring white color and I would love to make it a different color.
This is fun! I have always thought about doing this because my color choices and scheme changes but I still love my pink mixer. It is much cheaper to paint it than replace it that is for sure, thanks for the tips!
That makes such a difference to your mixer it almost looks brand new! I might have to give something like this a try with some of my kitchen items.
You might not call yourself a professional spray painter but I love how you have transformed it into a beautiful kitchenaid mixer. You have done an amazing job x
Great find on the price and very nice paint job. If you wanted, you could probably go back and sell it for double, triple, or even 4 times more than you paid for it…but I’m sure it will instead because a shiny centerpiece of your kitchen!
No w this is a project I can honestly say never crossed my mind! I love the idea of updating the paint though to match a new kitchen theme, brilliant!
You might not call yourself a professional spray painter but I love how you have transformed it into a beautiful kitchenaid mixer. You have done an amazing job x
I had no idea you could spray paint a kitchenaid. I have a white one so if I ever gets beat up then I’ll be doing this too.
Haha it’s funny how they charge different prices for these mixers and all you have to do is spray paint them yourself! I have a red one and once it gets older or if I get tired of the color I will refer back to this tutorial of how to paint it!
Great find on the price and very nice paint job. If you wanted, you could probably go back and sell it for double, triple, or even 4 times more than you paid for it…but I’m sure it will instead because a shiny centerpiece of your kitchen!
No w this is a project I can honestly say never crossed my mind! I love the idea of updating the paint though to match a new kitchen theme, brilliant!
I had no idea you could spray paint a kitchenaid. I have a white one so if I ever gets beat up then I’ll be doing this too.
I think you did a really good job with this and it looks brand new now x
Wow. You did a good job repainting your mixer! I am quite handy too but I don’t work well with painting crafts. I will have to ask help from my husband if I decide to paint my mixer a different color.
I’ve never thought of painting a Kitchenaid mixer. That’s a great idea, and you did a good job. Painting it yourself would give you the freedom to choose any color.
You did an amazing job upgrading this KitchenAid mixer. I have my eye on a large used professional mixer which seems more doable with your help. Makes me think of all the other appliances I could spray paint around the house.
This make over is great you have really achieved a fantastic finish on it and the kitchen aid l ike new .I am sure you are thrilled at the end result. I hope you find more bargains like this to up cycle.
I think you did a really good job with this and it looks brand new now x
Wow. You did a good job repainting your mixer! I am quite handy too but I don’t work well with painting crafts. I will have to ask help from my husband if I decide to paint my mixer a different color.
I’ve never thought of painting a Kitchenaid mixer. That’s a great idea, and you did a good job. Painting it yourself would give you the freedom to choose any color.
I think you have done a great job spray painting and cleaning the mixer. You are right, they are not cheap but people do sell them just because they don’t look like new anymore. You’re scored yourself a great bargain 🙂
You did an amazing job upgrading this KitchenAid mixer. I have my eye on a large used professional mixer which seems more doable with your help. Makes me think of all the other appliances I could spray paint around the house.
This make over is great you have really achieved a fantastic finish on it and the kitchen aid l ike new .I am sure you are thrilled at the end result. I hope you find more bargains like this to up cycle.
I love this idea! Sometimes you find that the colours you don’t want are the ones on sale so this is a great way to get the mixer you want and also have it in the colour you want too!
I think you have done a great job spray painting and cleaning the mixer. You are right, they are not cheap but people do sell them just because they don’t look like new anymore. You’re scored yourself a great bargain 🙂
It looks so much better after you painted it, like a new! I am definitely going to try it.
Never thought of this hack! This is so cool and I love that dark color. Brand new!
Oh wow, haha that’s actually pretty cool! I love the after version better, looks more of a classy machine! If it was me, I’d do a pretty color, like yellow, orange, or green!
I’m a keen crafter and always painting different items (mostly pieces of furniture) , However I have never attempted to spray paint anything and especially not metal. I think you have done a great job especially as its your first project. I think patience is the most important quality to ensure success when tackling these kind of projects and you have plenty of that.
You’ve done an awesome job!!! It looks amazing!!! I didn’t even realise that it was possible to do that. Very impressed!
Never thought of this hack! This is so cool and I love that dark color. Brand new!
Oh wow, haha that’s actually pretty cool! I love the after version better, looks more of a classy machine! If it was me, I’d do a pretty color, like yellow, orange, or green!
I’m a keen crafter and always painting different items (mostly pieces of furniture) , However I have never attempted to spray paint anything and especially not metal. I think you have done a great job especially as its your first project. I think patience is the most important quality to ensure success when tackling these kind of projects and you have plenty of that.
I did not know spraypainting kitchen gadgets was a thing! You did such a great jobs and what a great way to save money.
katie – you have posted what i could never do as i am lazy as —- when it comes to such delicates matters such as that..i would probably dip the machine in a bowl of paint and hope for the best :p – but i have to say it looks really good in the pic
I had no idea we can spray paint a kitchen mixer, never thought about it too..this one looks so cool!
I can’t believe you tried that! I would be scared to death to spray paint appliances but you make it look so fun and easy Im staring to have second thoughtS!
katie – you have posted what i could never do as i am lazy as —- when it comes to such delicates matters such as that..i would probably dip the machine in a bowl of paint and hope for the best :p – but i have to say it looks really good in the pic
I didn’t think you could spray paint appliances– I love that you can though. I can’t wait to try when I get my next one so it can match.
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I had no idea we can spray paint a kitchen mixer, never thought about it too..this one looks so cool!
I can’t believe you tried that! I would be scared to death to spray paint appliances but you make it look so fun and easy Im staring to have second thoughtS!
I didn’t think you could spray paint appliances– I love that you can though. I can’t wait to try when I get my next one so it can match.
~ http://viabella-thebeautifullife.blogspot.com/
Great tip. You’re good in fixing such things. You have done a great job and I have never tried doing paintings or fixing things.
Great tip. You’re good in fixing such things. You have done a great job and I have never tried doing paintings or fixing things.
I never would have thought about painting my mixer before! What a great idea. Now I can have one in that cool robin-egg blue that I’ve been coveting. Thank-you for a wonderful tutorial! x
This is so cool. I had no idea that a Kitchenaid Mixer could be painted. I’m not very crafty, but I might give this a try. Ours is really old and worn looking.
Absolutely loved this post. I didn’t know you could paint them! Made me want to look at my own and see what I could do.
That is so cool. I never knew you could paint a Kitchenaid Mixer. This will be good if ours ever gets scuffed up.
Haha it’s funny how they charge different prices for these mixers and all you have to do is spray paint them yourself! I have a red one and once it gets older or if I get tired of the color I will refer back to this tutorial of how to paint it!
It looks so much better after you painted it, like a new! I am definitely going to try it.
I love this idea! Sometimes you find that the colours you don’t want are the ones on sale so this is a great way to get the mixer you want and also have it in the colour you want too!
I did not know spraypainting kitchen gadgets was a thing! You did such a great jobs and what a great way to save money.
You’ve done an awesome job!!! It looks amazing!!! I didn’t even realise that it was possible to do that. Very impressed!
Absolutely loved this post. I didn’t know you could paint them! Made me want to look at my own and see what I could do.
You did really good job! I am glad that you shared the mistake she made so that we don’t make them also LOL. Mine is a boring white color and I would love to make it a different color.
I never would have thought about painting my mixer before! What a great idea. Now I can have one in that cool robin-egg blue that I’ve been coveting. Thank-you for a wonderful tutorial! x
This is so cool. I had no idea that a Kitchenaid Mixer could be painted. I’m not very crafty, but I might give this a try. Ours is really old and worn looking.