How can I paint a wrought iron railing without removing it?
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Patricis
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The railings have sporadic decorative iron pieces, and were painted with auto paint originally
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Hi Patricis, You should be able to, just tape off any part of the stairs you want to protect. I'd be tempted to go with auto paint again.
Hi Patricis, Here are some ideas I hope will help you get your installed railing painted. I would use lots of drop cloths. Good luck. How to Paint Installed Wrought Iron Railings | Home Guides ...
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Spray paint will require a lot of prep work but will yield the best results. You can use a painter’s mitt for non spray which would be better than trying to brush paint.
Years ago I lived in NYC. Lots or iron railings there. I remember seeing painters using gloves (probably esp made for this purpose) to paint the railings. A lot easier than brushes or even rollers.
Hi Patricis,
We have wrought iron railings on our front porch. When we paint, we protect the cement porch underneath and where it attaches to the house. Clean it well and use a wire brush to clean of any rust, then paint with paint of your auto paint. I love the idea that Emily posted and while I don't live in NYC, I'm going to look for those railing paint gloves in my area. Wishing you the best.
Use an outdoor paint for metal. I would be careful to mask all surrounding areas so no drips get on your steps.
We spray painted ours with Rustoleum black spray paint after putting down lots of drop cloths etc. to prevent splattering where we did not want it to spray. Hope this helps, Patricia
You can use spray paint holding a piece of cardboard behind it to contain the over spray.
Are they indoors or out? You’ll want to use an oil based paint either way but some are formulated for outdoors. Whatever you use, test it to see if it’ll stick the auto paint. Prep is key with masking and drop cloths. I’ve seen those gloves, they look like a lifesaver.
I've used outdoor grade spray paint