February 11, 2010

How to Refinish an iron bed

If an old iron bed, or simply furnished, it has a rich history of his old, worn surface. The quality of the iron in the second half of 1800 because of the industrial revolution has changed. The one-of-a-kind artisan handmade beds from molds of sand is gone, and mass production, today released iron beds. Bring an old iron bed to its original beauty with a little 'color and love.

1.Clean the surface of the iron bed with a detergent for household use in general. An old toothbrush can be very useful in this case, as a good crack cleaner.

2.Remove old paint and rust. There are several approaches to stripping paint. They are designed for liquid paint stripper, paint on a metal surface. These require the use of protective clothing such as gloves, masks and gloves. Use a bit 'hard labor, steel wool, sandpaper and a plastic scraper to remove all the colors. After iron bed is another option for smooth stripping paint, but this type of operation is not available in all areas and not an option for you.

3.Prime the surface of the bed of iron with a rust-inhibiting primer before painting. Follow recommended by the manufacturer, the drying time. The rust is starting to creep back within 48 hours if bare metal is exposed, making it a good idea to get the primer used, even if they are able to paint immediately.

4.Paint your iron bed with the color of your choice. Use a good quality, non-toxic paints specifically designed for painting metals. Wear several layers are applied, so that each layer dry completely. Another option to consider how the iron bed professionally restored with a powder coating. This procedure leaves a coating, resistant to chip resistant surface, but the service is not available in all regions.

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