by Tika Evans
How do I paint a metal bed frame??
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I have a metal bed frame that's white and I want to paint it black. What is the easiest way for me to paint it black? Do I use a spray paint?
Thanks in advance!
8 answers
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William
on Dec 10, 2016
Spray paint that is made for metal. Several light coats for best adhesion and coverage. -
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Sherrie Kendall
on Dec 11, 2016
I agree. I used it for my white wrought iron bed which is not black. Takes several coats and spray lightly with several coats to prevent running off the slick metal surface. -
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Russell Palmer
on Dec 11, 2016
Take some scratch pad for dishes, and scrub the metal fairly well. Then get some black Rust-oleum in a spray can and spray it on. It dries fairly quickly, so you can re-coat it in a short time. -
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Destpete4
on Dec 11, 2016
I would prime first and then paint it with 3 or 4 light coats.Rust oleum is great paint. -
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Samantha
on Dec 12, 2016
I agree with Destpete4. I've got a wrought iron and copper bed which I've painted a couple of times, depending on the decor. I had to sand it down and give a coat of rust converter first, primer and the my final outer coat. Rustoleum is a good product and has such lovely colors available now. I would even try Chalk paint which is also a good product especially if you are trying for an antique look. With the Chalk paint I'd suggest a good sealer as the final layer. This isn't a quick solution but the end product is so worth it. Have fun and post the finished product. Would love to see it -
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Cindy Hagemann
on Dec 12, 2016
I've painted several metal beds - here is what I do: lightly sand first with steel wool or fine grade sand paper (sand out any rust areas); use a spray paint primer (I like Rust-Oleum); let dry 24 hours then use your spray paint for metal (again I use Rust-Oleum) and do a light coat; let dry thoroughly; lightly sand with steel wool; add another light coat; do the same; until it is exactly what you want. Post photos for us to see!- See 1 previous
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Russell Palmer
on Dec 12, 2016
Check on their cans and it tells you you do not need a primer coat, as it has the etching primer in the paint.//Rust-Oleum® Universal® is a paint and primer in one that provides superior coverage and durability over any surface – it also features a patented comfort trigger that eliminates finger fatigue and sprays from any angle.IDEAL USEMETALWICKERCONCRETEWOODVINYLLAMINATEPLASTICGLASS//http://www.rustoleum.com/product-catalog/consumer-brands/universal -
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Melissa V
on Dec 13, 2016
Yes, yes and yes....you are getting all kinds of good advice! And you live in a place where you can work on this in the winter, too. I have to echo what Russell said and make sure you get the comfort trigger-it makes a BIG difference!
William
on Dec 10, 2016
Sherrie Kendall
on Dec 11, 2016
Destpete4
on Dec 11, 2016
Samantha
on Dec 12, 2016
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