How to Paint Wrought Iron Furniture
Wrought iron furniture is a great accent for your outdoor space. However, it can become worn over time due to exposure to different temperatures. Metal expands due to temperature changes which can cause the paints finish to become cracked or cause peeling over time. You can easily repaint your wrought iron furniture to restore it to its original condition in no time.
- Decide on the space where you are going to paint your furniture. You should be sure that there is proper ventilation in the area where you are going to be working so that you are not overly exposed to the paint fumes.
- Remove any decorative elements from your wrought iron furniture such as cushions or decorative elements. Anything that is not made of wrought iron should be removed before painting.
- Dissemble your wrought iron furniture so that you can thoroughly clean each piece prior to painting. This will also allow you to paint the surfaces that are seen so that they are protected from the elements. This will prevent your wrought iron from rusting out at the seams of the furniture.
- Clean your wrought iron furniture with a wire brush to remove all dirt, rust and any loose paint that may be flaking off.
- Spray down the furniture with a garden hose to remove all dust and loose debris that you created when cleaning your wrought iron furniture with your wire brush.
- Feel the surface to see if it is smooth. If it feels rough at all you should sand down the rough areas using medium-grit sandpaper until it is smooth and ready to paint.
- Apply the spray paint in your desired color in a thin coat, using an even back and forth motion.
- Allow the paint to dry thoroughly.
- Flip over all of the pieces of your wrought iron furniture so that the unpainted side is exposed.
- Paint the other side of your furniture’s pieces and then allow it to dry thoroughly.
- Apply a second coat of paint to both sides of your furniture’s pieces using the same application technique that you used for the first coat.
- Allow the paint to dry overnight in a well-ventilated area.
- Assemble your furniture ad reattach any cloth covers or other embellishments that you took off in the beginning of the painting process.