How to fix the top of a wrought iron patio table?

Kathy
by Kathy

I have a wrought iron patio table that is rusty badly. Any suggestions on what to do to the top? I have painted it numerous times, and I am tired of the paint. Thanks

  3 answers
  • K. Rupp K. Rupp on Jun 21, 2019

    You could get it powder coated. I have had it done to a bench and a bistro set. They were rusting horribly and I found a refinishing guy (he also does refinishing on wood furniture). Basically he has a set up in his shop for powder coating metal. The bench and bistro set turned out beautiful!! It has been at least 5 years and it still looks like new. Check your local directories for where you can get it done.

  • Em Em on Jun 21, 2019

    Scrub the wrought iron with a dry wire brush. This will remove any loose or flaking rust. Go over the wrought iron with a dry paintbrush to remove any tiny rust flakes or dirt.

    Sand the wrought iron with sandpaper to further remove rust. Use the sandpaper to also remove any flaking or loose paint. Begin by using a coarse sandpaper to remove deeper rust. Go over the wrought iron with a medium-grit sandpaper.

    Mix a solution of water and commercial rust remover in a bucket. Refer to the label on the rust remover for specific mixing instructions.

    Dip a wire brush into the solution. Scrub the remaining rust spots on the wrought iron with the solution, scrubbing in a circular motion. Be sure to remove all of the rust; even a tiny spot left on the wrought iron will spread in the future.

    Brush of the rust residue with the paintbrush. Go over the wrought iron with a fine steel wool pad, again working in circular motions, to restore the iron's appearance.

    Dampen a sponge with plain water. Wipe down the wrought iron to remove any further residue.

    Allow the surface to dry. Apply a coat of rust-resistant primer to the wrought iron. Allow the primer to dry completely

    Apply two coats of rust resistant paint. Use a medium-bristled paint brush to apply the paint in smooth, even strokes. Let the paint fully dry in between coats. If you do not want to repaint the entire wrought iron structure, just touch it up with matching paint.

    If that doesn't suit you trade it in for a new plastic resin table that looks like iron.

  • Tinyshoes Tinyshoes on Jun 21, 2019

    Kathy....Vinegar is good for cleaning it then let dry and use wire brush or sandpaper.