This Product Is Better Than Any Gold Spray Paint

If you’re a fan of gold, you know it’s nearly impossible to find a realistic gold spray paint. This is my holy grail item for making anything look like it was originally gold!

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The Best Gold Spray Paint Does Not Exist

Okay that’s dramatic, but I’m serious (sorta). I’ve tried an unreal amount of gold spray paints throughout the years, and none of them give me the original/antique looking finish I hope for.

They’re either too shiny, too glittery, one dimensional, etc. I’ve tried layering, and even scraping the surface up for some character. Nothing ever works. Not to mention the fact that sometimes spray painting certain areas/items is simply not possible or convenient. Enter rub’n buff…

You’ll Never Need To Buy Gold Spray Paint Again…

I’m anti-gatekeep, but seriously hoping this doesn’t hike up the price of rub’n buff because I’ll sob. It’s stupid cheap for how insanely well this product works. I’ve used it almost anywhere you can think of (on those silver bits behind the toilet, on our DIY’d TV frame, etc.) and I won’t be slowing down anytime soon.

It’s super simple to use (way easier than spray paint!) & with some good direction and tips you’ll be on your way to antique looking gold in no time. I’m sharing everything I’ve learned along the way below!

@ahousetohomey

Gold > silver foreverrrr. Quite literally 80% of the gold items in this video have been rub n’ buffed lol. I’ve tried a million different gold spray paints when doing DIY projects & I’m disapointed every time bc they always look so fake. When I tried this method a few years ago I became obsessed – it looks so realistic esp if you buff it out with a soft cloth after applying! #homediy #diyhacks #goldhomedecor #goldspraypaint #rubnbuff #beginnerfriendlydiy #bestgoldpaint #easydiys

♬ original sound – Megan | A House To Homey

What Color Rub N’ Buff Is Best?

The answer to this depends on what kind of look you’re going for! I typically lean towards gold leaf, but I saved all my top favorites for gold shades here for you! I love each of these for different reasons. If you’re looking for a good place to start that can lean more antique or more modern, this one is my favorite.

They also have great black & silver options too! (I don’t typically stray from golds, but when I do these are my favorites.)

How Do You Use Rub N’ Buff?

Quite literally the easiest tutorial you’ll ever read.

You rub A LITTLE bit of the wax onto whatever you’re working on. Use a cloth rag or a brush to spread it around and buff it out. Let it fully dry, and add more where needed.

It’s seriously that simple, but I do have some tried and true hacks/tips I swear by. I listed them all below for you!

• For smooth surfaces use a soft rag, and for uneven/rigid surfaces use a brush.
• Make sure your floor/table is covered when working because rub n’ buff will fall off and stain whatever it lands on.
• If it doesn’t want to “stick” to what you’re trying to paint try one of these: (1) Spray paint prime the area first. You can use any spray paint or spray primer. (2) Work in small sections, let it dry, and then keep building the product.
• Use less than you think you need. The product goes FAR.
• For an authentic antique gold look, I use a hammered metal spray paint as the base and then rub n’ buff over the top of it.

That’s it! No sealer is needed once it’s completely dry. I’ve heard that Rub N’ Buff is waterproof, but I haven’t personally tried it and can’t vouch for the validity of that.

If you try out a DIY with Rub N’ Buff, tag me @ahousetohomey. I love watching all your DIY projects unfold!