Stainless Steel Mailbox


  Give your mailbox the sleek, modern look of stainless steel.

What you need:

  • Standard mailbox
  • Krylon Stainless Steel Finish
  • Krylon Fusion for Plastic White (for plastic mailboxes only)
  • Sandpaper if mailbox is worn or rusty
  • Screwdriver
  • Newspaper or drop cloth

How and How Long:

  1. Cover your work area and the floor with newspaper or a drop cloth. Make sure you are in a well ventilated area.
  2. Remove the flag from the mailbox.
  3. If you are painting an old mailbox that is rusty or worn, sand the areas until smooth. The surface should be clean, dry and dull.
  4. Prop the mailbox open side down (with door hanging open) on an object such as a 2x4, foam cube or tall container so that all exterior surfaces are free of obstructions.
  5. If you are painting a plastic mailbox, apply a coat of Krylon Fusion for Plastic White to the mailbox and the flag. If you are painting a metal mailbox, skip this step.
  6. Apply multiple thin coats of Krylon Stainless Steel Finish until you have achieved the coverage you desire. Paint the flag as well. Allow to dry.
  7. Reattach the flag.
Approximate project time: 15-20 minutes.

What it Costs:

Cost is $6-12.