Painting Wrought Iron Furniture

Wrought iron furniture looks gorgeous on an outdoor patio or porch and withstands a lot of wear and tear. Paint the wrought iron to freshen it up. Most wrought iron furniture is either black or white, but you can give it a vibrant color to make it really stand out. Painting wrought iron furniture is not a difficult process, although it can take several hours; dedicate a weekend to the project to allow yourself plenty of time.

Wire brush
Hot soapy water
Newspapers
Primer spray paint
Colored spray paint

Instructions

- 1
  Scrub the wrought iron with a wire brush. This removes embedded dirt as well as rough spots and rust.
- 2
  Clean the wrought iron completely using hot soapy water. Wash off the dirt and dust that the wire brush has created. Allow the iron to dry thoroughly.
- 3
  Lay newspaper on the ground where you will be painting. One or two layers should be enough. Place the furniture on top of the newspaper.
- 4
  Hold the primer spray paint can about 6 inches away from the wrought iron. Move it back and forth, coating the iron completely with the paint. Be sure to get in all the crevices and creases in the iron. The primer gives the furniture a smooth look and covers up any old paint or color.
- 5
  Allow the primer to dry completely. It will take roughly two hours; check your can of spray paint for the exact time.
- 6
  Spray the wrought iron furniture with your paint color. Again, be sure to cover all the cracks and crevices in the iron.
- 7
  Allow the paint to dry completely before using. Check your paint can for exact drying times.

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