How to Paint an Iron Antique Bed Gold
An antique iron bed is a great find style wise. Most of these beds come out of a basement or attic and require some TLC when you get them home. With a little elbow grease, you can turn an old rusted bed into a designer bedroom centerpiece.
Painting an antique iron bed gold requires a little bit of time and work, but most of all, if you can envision the final product, you will enjoy the process.
Supplies
- Drop cloths
- Mask (optional, but will help to reduce inhaling possible harmful particles)
- Wire brush
- Steel wool
- Spray paint and primer in one (pick a line meant for metal surfaces)
- Rags
Instructions
- Choose a well-ventilated workspace; a garage or shed will work best.
- Remove dust, paint and dirt with the wire brush and steel wool. You will not have to rub hard; just gently rub and allow the small grains to fall off. This will help the paint adhere to the iron and reduce bumps and peeling.
- Clean the iron with rags dipped in warm water. Rinse and wipe again. Be sure to get as much of the fine dust as possible. Run a dry cloth over the iron to be sure you haven’t missed any spots.
- Set bed frame upright. Prop with wood blocks or cardboard boxes if need be.
- Shake spray paint and press button spraying the bedframe. Keep moving; do not linger in one spot as the spray paint will drip and run down the iron. Move the paint can in a back and forth motions as you spray, creating multiple light coats of paint instead of one or two heavy coats. A thick coat will look thick and caked on when dry.
- Allow to Dry overnight before moving.