How can I repaint my heavy iron bed frame?
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Sia@South 47th on Sep 05, 2013Clean it, sand it, prep it with a primer, then paint! xoxHelpful Reply
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ProTect Painters of Oviedo ~ Winter Springs on Sep 06, 2013Likely need to strip off the oldpaint (Dad's Stripper at Ace works well). Sand smooth and then finishwith a metal coating. Make sure you remove any rust. Then use a spray like Rust-Oleum or for abetter more durable result consider a product like Sherwin’s DTM (Direct toMetal). For more info on paintingprojects visit www.protectpainters.com.Helpful Reply
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Shabby Paints on Sep 06, 2013I've done a few, no prep, no prime, no toxins with Shabby Chalked paint. Just be sure and remove any peeling pieces of paint and it will work perfectly. I can't find a picture of the last one. rrrrHelpful Reply
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117135 on Sep 07, 2013You will need to sand down the chipped spots and make sure you sand any bubbles as this maybe rust spots under neath. A really good metal primer is key. The best way to sand is with an electric drill and go purchase an attachment to sand metal. This process is way easier than sanding by hand or a brush!Helpful Reply
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100699 on Sep 07, 2013You can also have it sandblasted to strip the paint. How old is the bed? Is there a chance that any of the layers of paint contain lead?Helpful Reply
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Found & Fancied Goods on Sep 07, 2013If you don't want the blue to show through if the paint chips, you will need to remove the blue paint. Honestly, with the amount of layers that are on the bed already, you may need to sandblast it for the best result. After that, use a good metal primer like Rustoleum's White Primer for metal. Then you can paint it. I would again use a Rustoleum product. They really are the best for metal. You can choose to use a clear topcoat as well to further protect the beds finish. If you want an older look to the finish, choose a satin finish, not gloss. Good luck.Helpful Reply
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Grandma Lorna's Attic on Sep 07, 2013Make sure to remove loose pieces of paint. Clean the iron well, then apply liquid sander, (follow directions). Paint using interior latex flat paint, (any color) mixed with http://www.etsy.com/shop/NewBeginningsTM?ref=search_shop_redirect. Seal with Johnson's paste wax or matte finish polyurethane. You can see many pieces that have been painted on my page. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Grandma-Lornas-Attic/201657496528071 (stop over and LIKE my page, browse and Email me with any questions. Hope this helps, JudyHelpful Reply
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Dianne Ballesty on Sep 07, 2013An alternative to sandblasting is to have it dipped to remove all the old paint, then spray it with Rustoleum. With the many layers you have on there already it will be worth it; it will look new.Helpful Reply
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Nancy on Sep 07, 2013I saw a lady painting a metal fence the other day and she used a clean car wash mitten. She used a nitrile glove under it and just dipped the whole mitt into the paint and basically wiped it on. If you want to make it look like the old hospital beds in a horror flick, I wouldn't worry about the paint chips but I would rough it up before painting with something like a sanding sponge. Both the mitt and the sponge would conform to the shape a lot easier.Helpful Reply
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Tamara on Sep 07, 2013Thank you for your reply!!I would have to remove this blue semi-gloss paint, wouldn't I? And how do you do the part that makes it look old well-worn? Where can I buy Shabby Chalked paint?Helpful Reply
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Debby Boyle on Sep 07, 2013Yes, I did mine. Just use metal spray paint. It turns out great!!!!!Helpful Reply
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Barbara on Sep 07, 2013how about using an auto-body paint shop?Helpful Reply
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Waysouth on Sep 07, 2013just make some chalk paint and use that, just as Sia@ Says. Who wants to do more work than is necessary? You may want to seal itHelpful Reply
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Mary Insana on Sep 07, 2013I also agree that you should sand any bubbles or rusted areas. Too much work to take the blue paint off. A couple coats of either DIY chalk paint or purchased chalk paint will work perfectly. If you want to spend some $$ you could take it to an auto body shop and they can clean it up and repaint it using automotive spray paint. It will probably look as good as new but you'll pay the price. A hospital bed that would be old would have had its share of bumps and bruises so if you paint it yourself with chalk paint it would look more authenticHelpful Reply
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Mary Insana on Sep 14, 2013@Tamara chalk paint adheres to just about anything. I've painted everything from Formica, wood, metal even a coffee table that I glued crumbled brown bags on before I painted. If you aren't sure about the glossiness of the bed use a fine sandpaper lightly to give the old paint some "tooth" to hold on to. One of the keys to a successful chalk paint is the wax after you are all painted. Wax will give a protective finishHelpful Reply
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Mary Insana on Sep 15, 2013@Shabby Paints I've never heard of VAX but you know I'll be doing my research now. Sound like a great product :)Helpful Reply
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Waysouth on Sep 16, 2013Searching for VAX, all I can find is a vacuum cleaner, so please, what is it?Helpful Reply
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Christine (iDreamofClean) on Sep 17, 2013You can use chalk paint on pretty much ANYTHING! I would give it a try!Helpful Reply
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Waysouth on Sep 18, 2013have you painted it yet?Helpful Reply
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Tamara on Sep 18, 2013Nope.Helpful Reply
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62q10370829 on Aug 28, 2016spray primer then what ever color you want. sand before. have you checked to see if it's brass?Helpful Reply
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