Painting stainless steel

[rainysparadigm]

Hi,

I was wondering if anyone knows of a way to paint (or preferably, antique) stainless steel. I have a shower caddy that doesnt work in the shower, so I want to hang it on the wall to hold oils and what not. However, it's glistening stainless steel, and I would much prefer it to be a darker color. All I am able to find so far is either 1. pay someone to do it, which seems to be a bit ...dumb...for this case, or 2. use nailpolish, and its much too large for me to be bothered with that. Regular paint does not adhere for very long.

Suggestions?

Thanks!

[USCGamecocks]

Consider sanding it down or making it a different surface than slick.

I haven't had any luck trying to paint stainless steel.

[gt0163c]

Here's a couple of sites that gives some ideas:
http://www.wikihow.com/Paint-Stainless-Steel
http://www.advanced-stainless.com/pr...teel-Paint.htm

[Milehimama]

Be careful what you do. If you contaminate the stainless it will rust (if it rubs against regular iron, for example).

You need to use chemicals - antiquing or patina. Although, have you tried using Rust-o-leum, designed for metals? You could spray on a sponge or something then quickly apply to the caddy, should work if the caddy is not in the shower or going to have heavy use.