How To Paint Rusted Iron Porch Railings
So the first step in this project was obviously prepping the railings for their.
How to paint rusted iron porch railings. Wear long pants and a long sleeved shirt. If the railings don t test positive for lead begin prepping the work area by placing drop cloths underneath the. How to repaint metal porch railings add instant curb appeal step 1. Next it was time to clean up the mess i just made which was even less fun than step 1.
Cover the area around the railings carefully. Ask this old house painter mauro henrique helps a homeowner clean up and repaint a rusty metal railing subscribe to this old house. How to paint wrought iron railings step 1. Steps for repainting a metal hand rail if the railings were installed in 1978 or earlier start by testing the railings for lead paint.
Your goal is to get rid of as much of the bumpy surface and chipped paint on your wrought. Wash your railing with water and a rag to remove any surface dirt mildew or molds. Removing the rust debris. Mix a solution of half vinegar and half water in a bucket.
This is the hard part. If you have mildew or mold.