Painting your speakers

[JamesKurtovich]

Hey all, got a quick question: can you paint your speakers yourself and if you can, what kind of paint? I ask because Newegg has some excellent deals on Polk Monitor 50's and 30's and a CS1 and I want black. These are in maple.

Thank you.

[johnjayb]

i would like to know the same thing. i see maple and cherry on sale all the time. i want black as well

[Siri]

Would like to know as well, I plan on getting the same Polks and wanted them in black, the price is just too good to pass up though...so is there a way?

[un4gvn94538]

why not use something like this instead?
http://www.parts-express.com/pe/show...number=261-610

[Steve]

I'm guessing you're just talking about painting the cabinets, and not the drivers or anything. I've read where other posters have done it with no reported issues. I don't see any reason why you couldn't do it.

[Siri]

Originally Posted by un4gvn94538

why not use something like this instead?
http://www.parts-express.com/pe/show...number=261-610

I like that idea! Thanks!

[Wader2121]

Did you check out the T-90e ?? They are the euro version of the monitor 60.
They only come in black.

[JamesKurtovich]

Originally Posted by Wader2121

Did you check out the T-90e ?? They are the euro version of the monitor 60.
They only come in black.

Yes, I saw those. Though I'm not sure how they'd work with a CS1.

[johnarnold101]

Use Zimmer 1-2-3 primer from Home Depot and then pick your color paint.
Use foam rollers for a smooth surface, I just did my kitchen cabinets, same
process. Go to Home Depot or Lowes and get advice if you aren't sure.

[un4gvn94538]

Originally Posted by Sirius389

I like that idea! Thanks!

sure. i think itll leave a nicer finish than paint

[ObiTrentKenobi]

Originally Posted by JamesKurtovich

Hey all, got a quick question: can you paint your speakers yourself and if you can, what kind of paint? I ask because Newegg has some excellent deals on Polk Monitor 50's and 30's and a CS1 and I want black. These are in maple.

Thank you.

Yup!


1. Wash the surface well and make sure it's very dry
2. Tape off areas you don't want painted.
3. Rustoleum Primer Spray paint (black). Make sure it's rustoleum brand


this stuff works on anything! I painted about 40 metal pallet jacks at an old job with this stuff and it doesn't come off easily. It looks really nice too! It's flat instead of glossy (if that's the type of finish you're going for). You won't have to worry about water getting on it or air bubbles.

This way, you're assured your edges will line up nicely and you won't have any weird spotty edges, like sometimes happen when using laminates, the edges are messy to align.

[Big Daddy]

Parts Express has other options such as Melamine, Veneer, Vinyl & Tweed, and Vinyl Laminate. Check the left-bottom side under cabinet Coverings.

http://www.parts-express.com/speaker-building.cfm