Hgtv magazine has the tips and tricks you need to know to properly paint wrought iron furniture.
Spray painting wrought iron furniture.
Primer helps the paint stick to the wrought iron creates an even surface and extends the life of your paint job.
Just try to avoid scratching it for about a month and you re good.
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Power wash your wrought iron furniture with a nozzle that delivers a concentrated water pattern.
In total i used 6 1 2 cans.
A concentrated spray removes more paint and it can t harm the furniture.
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Use spray paint to give new life to your old wrought iron patio furniture.
Latex paint takes about 30 days to cure but even spray paint will scratch if it hasn t had enough time to cure.
Prepping your metal patio furniture before spray painting.
Remove any loose paint and surface rust.
Even if your wrought iron pieces look good you can paint them a different color to add a personal touch and contemporary style to what is usually a traditional element of your home.
Give new life to dirty rusty outdoor metal or wrought iron patio furniture with spray paint.
Over time exposed to the elements wrought iron can become pitted and rusty and in need of refinishing.
Paint the chair with a paint roller.
Dtm paint is formulated for use on metal that s not primed so it s okay to use it on unprimed wrought iron.
Wear both every time you re spray painting even if the project is small and you re working outdoors.
Here is the correct way to refurbish wrought iron chairs the right way.
Learn how to clean and paint outdoor metal furniture and restore metal outdoor furniture by removing rust and chipped paint with a wire wheel.
Then prime with several light coats.
Give it a touch up using spray paint if necessary.
I originally bought 4 cans of spray paint thinking that would be enough but had to go back to lowes for 3 more.
How to refurbish wrought iron chairs.
Since i used latex paint the wrought iron furniture needed extra time to cure.
What you ll need to refurbish these chairs.
Sand all surfaces thoroughly.
Don t throw rusty patio furniture away.
Rinse thoroughly to remove all chemicals.
Wrought iron railings fences and patio furniture have been a classically elegant staple of homes for decades.
Then remove mildew with a bleach and water solution.
Once that is dry paint.