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Harsh Mid-Atlantic winters can make it challenging to keep your furniture looking like new. Even if your wrought iron furniture isn’t pitted or rusty, you may want to consider adding a personal touch with a new color of paint. Older styles can be updated to look contemporary without investing in new furniture. Refinishing wrought iron furniture is easier for a do-it-yourselfer than other types of outdoor furniture that may require new slings or strap replacement, but putting the work in the hands of a professional has benefits. Benefits of Professional Wrought Iron Furniture Refinishing We have a convenient weekly pick-up and delivery schedule that spans from Connecticut to Virginia and makes it easy to have your wrought iron furniture refurbished. Contact us today for a free estimate: 1-800-622-1901Refinishing outdoor furniture requires some work, but it produces lasting results. Metal chairs take paint well. That’s great for a long-lasting finish, but it makes rust and paint removal a difficult chore when it comes time to refinish the furniture.
Badly rusted chairs may end up with pits and pockmarks that also need attention. A systematic approach to the project, the right tools and a good primer make the chairs ready for a new coat of paint that will leave them looking like new. Initial Scraping You can rely on plenty of elbow grease, or go for a power assist when taking the first step in renovating iron chairs. Grinders and power drills have attachments designed for removing rust and paint from metal. Wire wheels, heavy grit sandpaper and wheels made of bonded fibers designed specifically for stripping are among the choices available. Wire wheels and stripping wheels remove the most material in a short time. Keep the tool moving so the wheel doesn’t grind into the metal. If you do not have a power tool, a stiff wire brush also removes paint and rust, but it requires manual work. Whichever method you choose, your goal should be the removal of as much loose material as possible. Attention to Details A tight radius, the joint where two iron pieces meet and inside-facing corners are tough to reach with conventional power tools or even a wire brush.
Hand held rotary tools and detail sanders equipped with stripping attachments take care of the detail work. As with larger power tools, use a light touch so you can avoid gouging the chair components. A Chemical Bath Chemicals take over and remove stubborn rust deposits and difficult-to-scrape paint chips. Most stripper chemicals count either phosphoric or hydrochloric acid among the ingredients. Some acid-free strippers are on the market, but most are limited to parts that can be soaked rather than sprayed with chemicals. Wear old clothes, rubber gloves and eye protection when using either acid-based or acid-free strippers. Work in a well-ventilated area, or preferably outdoors. Spray the chairs with the stripper and allow it to work for the prescribed time period. The rust will liquefy, so you can scrape it off with a putty knife. You may need to repeat this process a few times to get all the old rust off. Ready for Finish Wipe the chairs down with mineral spirits to remove any remnants of stripper and rust particles.
Coat the chairs with a good quality primer before finishing with fresh paint. If the chairs have a lot of swirl marks or pock marks from rust, age or stripper, choose a filler primer that helps level the surface. This product is sometimes marketed as sandable primer. If the surface is smooth, a regular, non-filler primer will provide the correct bonding surface between the clean metal and the finish paint. References This Old House: A Blacksmith Shows How to Protect Ornamental MetalworkThe Family Handyman: How To Remove RustRealty Times: Hidden Treasure: Refinishing Metal Bed Frames Photo Credits Hemera Technologies/PhotoObjects.net/Getty Images Suggest a Correction“Hand-crafted patio furniture backed by an incredible warranty, O.W. Lee’s furniture is designed and built to last for generations. Our passion, your pleasure.” Everything you need to bring your clients’ outdoor spaces to life. All the products and styles you’ll need for your next project. For over 65 years, O.W. Lee has been dedicated to the design & production of fine, handcrafted casual furniture.
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