Leigh-Ann Allaire Perrault’s Budget-Friendly Wooden Hanger Fixes

Photo: Michael Carson

Leigh-Ann Allaire Perrault’s Red Hanger Fix

Stop your clothes from slipping off the hanger with this oh-so-smart rubberized spray paint.

Materials

• Wooden hanger
• Krud Kutter® Gloss-Off Prepaint Surface Preparation
• Lint-free rag
• Disposable gloves
• Drop cloth or old sheet
• Painter’s tape
• Rust-Oleum® Specialty FlexiDipTM Removable Rubber Coating in Red
• Patterned Washi tape

Instructions

Step 1: To begin, move the hanger to an open area, either outdoors or in a well-ventilated space such as a garage, and cover nearby items with drop cloths to protect them from over-spray when painting.

Step 2: Wearing disposable gloves, use a lint-free rag to wipe down all wood surfaces of the hanger with Krud Kutter Gloss-Off to prep for paint. No need to rinse.

Step 3: Using painter’s tape, mask off any areas that you don’t want painted, including the metal top hook.

Step 4: Apply 1-2 even coats of FlexiDipTM Rubber Coating and let dry thoroughly between coats as per directions on can.

Step 5: For an added detail, trim the hanger with patterned Washi Tape to complement the colour.

Photo: Michael Carson

Leigh-Ann Allaire Perrault’s Glitter Hanger Fix

Add a little glamour to your closet with a sparkly hanger update.

Materials

• Wooden hanger
• Drop cloth or old sheet
• Lint-free rag
• Disposable gloves
• Zinsser® Bulls Eye 1-2-3® Water-Base Spray Primer
• Krud Kutter® Gloss-Off Prepaint Surface Preparation
• Rust-Oleum® Specialty Glitter Paint in Silver
• Rust-Oleum® Specialty Glitter Clear Sealer
• Craft paper
• Scissors
• Gold letter stickers

Instructions

Step 1: To begin, move the hanger to an open area, either outdoors or in a well-ventilated space such as a garage, and cover nearby items with drop cloths to protect them from over-spray when painting.

Step 2: Wearing disposable gloves, use a lint-free rag to wipe down all wood surfaces of the hanger with Krud Kutter Gloss-Off to prep for paint. No need to rinse.

Step 3: Using painter’s tape, mask off the metal top hook.

Step 4: Apply a light coat of Zinsser primer to the wood surfaces. Let dry.

Step 5: Apply 2-3 coats of Rust-Oleum® Specialty Glitter Paint in Silver to all wood surfaces. Let dry.

Step 6: Apply a coat of Rust-Oleum® Specialty Glitter Clear Sealer to prevent the glitter from rubbing off.

Step 7: Using craft paper and decorative letter sticker, make daily tags to help coordinate and organize your weekly wardrobe.

Photo: Michael Carson

Leigh-Ann Allaire Perrault’s Blue Hanger Fix

Roses are red, violets are blue…and this chic little hanger makeover is too!

Materials

• Wooden hanger
• Lint-free rag
• Drop cloth or old sheet
• Zinsser® Bulls Eye 1-2-3® Water-Base Spray Primer
• Krud Kutter® Gloss-Off Prepaint Surface Preparation
• Painter’s Touch® Ultra Cover Paint in Gloss Ocean Mist
• Adhesive gold glitter paper
• Hole punch

Instructions

Step 1: To begin, move the hanger to an open area, either outdoors or in a well-ventilated space such as a garage, and cover nearby items with drop cloths to protect them from over-spray when painting.

Step 2: Wearing disposable gloves, use a lint-free rag to wipe down all wood surfaces of the hanger with Krud Kutter Gloss-Off to prep for paint. No need to rinse.

Step 3: Using painter’s tape, mask off the metal top hook.

Step 4: Apply a light coat of Zinsser primer to the wood surfaces. Let dry.

Step 5: Apply 2 coats of Painter’s Touch in Gloss Ocean Mist.

Step 6: To add a touch of sparkle, use a hole punch to cut out dots from a sheet of glitter adhesive paper and apply them randomly to the top of the hanger.