Wrought Iron

Sep 29, 2016 2 Replies

I moved into a previously owned house that has many decorative wrought iron items, including a swinging entry gate. As expected, many have rust.



Given the numerous "nooks and crannies", how does one prepare those surfaces for spray painting. Sanding and steel wool will be an improvement, but I am sure rust will remain. Is there a coating, to be applied on the rusted surfaces?



Most appreciative, for any guidance!


A few options can be found here:

formatting link

If these are not to cumbersome to remove, take them to a sand blaster and have them blasted. Then shoot on a coat or 2 of primer and a couple coats of paint. That should last you a decade. They are a lot easier to paint if you have them loose too.

Join the Discussion

Have something to add? Share your thoughts — no account required.

Didn't find your answer?

Ask the community — no account required