January 20, 2010

How to Refinish Antique Iron Bed Frames

An old iron bed frame is a valuable investment. One thing that should ensure their maintenance. Iron beds frame is the mid-19th century until the First World War, each bed is that hand made. Iron is very popular for over a century, because it is extremely durable. If you have an old iron frame, which has seen better days, you can look like new with just a little 'TLC.

1.Go through areas with a wire brush rust stain vigorously, so that the flakes of rust.

2.Sand the surface of the bed frame with half a grain sandpaper.

3.Spray for phosphoric acid. Phosphoric acid is against any rust, you have lost or could not reach it and make a piece of iron phosphate. Leave the acid on the surface of the frame of the bed for 24 hours to respond fully to penetrate any remaining rust. For the application of phosphoric acid, you must have your eyes, nose and mouth to protect.

4.us your wire brush to remove ironing phosphate. Assessing the status of your bed. If you want to preserve its natural state, skip steps 5 and 6

5.Prime your iron bed with the metal primer oil base. Primer oil cans be very chaotic. If possible, move your bed on a cloth.

6.Paint to paint the picture antique metal bed with an oil base. Black is the traditional choice, but you can choose any color. Mind when choosing your color, glossy surfaces that last longer than flat surfaces

7.If do not choose the color of the bed frame, a layer of shiny metal. Williams Stove Polishes metal works well and give your old iron that a glossy surface that the metal strip. It will help the iron rust.

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