Here’s how I turned this useless and grimy base into a chic little plant stand (and, let’s be honest, a cat bed—because they turn everything into a bed). Including little tutorials about how to spray paint metal, how to prep metal for spray paint, how to drill through metal, and...
Long sleeves, gloves and eye wear are all good ideas with air born adhesive and pieces of rusted metal filling the air. And depending on which chemicals you’re using you may even want to invest in (or borrow) a respirator or mask. The chemical makeup of most rust inhibitors and reforme...
1. Prep correctly and take the time to sand. No need to sand it to the bare wood with an electric sander. A 5 – 10 minute going over with medium grit sandpaper on a sanding block will do the trick. It can never hurt and will only help with adhesion. Sanding briefly over the surf...
During the prepping process, rusted metal particles will be flying everywhere so do yourself a favor and put on those dorky safety glasses you’ve got stowed away in your toolbox. What Others
Metal Patio Furniture Rusted on Deck Rust on a deck can also happen from older metal furniture left in place for many years. We have also seen this happen from grills and other metal objects. Always be careful when placing metal objects on your deck and lean towards using aluminum or stainl...
Spray painting makes it fast and easy to paint or make over almost any item in and around your home to give it a new life. I know this as I learned the right way to spray paint all sorts of items after working for years in retail display where we had to paint the store props to...
I did that because I had spent the day working on them — sanding, wood filling, sanding again, caulking — and by the time the sun went down, they were ready for primer and paint. But with so much raw wood exposed, and a chance of rain that...
Preparing the rug for paint Before diving into the painting, some prep work is necessary to ensure a smooth and successful project. If you're using an existing rug, make sure it's free of dirt and stains. A thorough vacuum and a gentle wash with mild detergent can do the trick. Allow...
something you can do at home, Brandi. The best thing to do may be clean it with chrome polish, Copper Glo⇦this oneBay[affil links], or some other decorative metal polish, and then wax it. Once the chrome has rusted through like this, the underlying steel is very prone to continuing...
METAL or WROUGHT IRON (Skill Level: Beginner-Intermediate):For scratched or rusted metal chairs, sand the worst places using coarse or medium grit sandpaper. Wipe with a damp cloth, then apply a rust preventive spray primer. Once dry, apply 2 coats of exterior grade spray paint, waiting the...