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Proven DIY Hack: Paint Your Door Without Staining the Handle Using Aluminum Foil

Proven DIY Hack: Paint Your Door Without Staining the Handle Using Aluminum Foil

Repainting a door often leaves paint splatters on the handle. Painting around it makes stains nearly unavoidable.

Thankfully, this tried-and-true trick with aluminum foil provides foolproof protection for a flawless finish.

Proven DIY Hack: Paint Your Door Without Staining the Handle Using Aluminum Foil

Contents
  • How to
  • Result

How to

1. Wrap the door handle completely with aluminum foil for full coverage.

2. Paint freely all around the handle without worry.

Result

And just like that, your door is freshly painted with a spotless handle—no streaks or stains! :-)

See it in action in this quick video: