A method for forming a uniform, dense electroplated coating on the surface of an article with good adhesion irrespective of the surface material and surface properties. The method is characterized in that a resin coating containing resin in which powder of a first metal is dispersed is formed on the surface of an article, a displacement plated coating of a second metal having a potential nobler than that of the first metal is formed on the resin coating surface by dipping the resin coated article in a solution containing ions of the second metal, and an electroplated coating of a third metal is formed on the displacement plated coating.