Furniture, Wood and Cabinetry Finishing - Finishing Metal
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02-22-00, 06:55 PM
Hello there,
I have recently removed the paint off my bed frame(using a product called Jasco and a thinner)it worked well. But how do I keep it from rusting. This is happening in some sections. I heard that I rub some oil or is it vinegar? and then use a Primer? Can you HELP...
thank you,
mareena
I have recently removed the paint off my bed frame(using a product called Jasco and a thinner)it worked well. But how do I keep it from rusting. This is happening in some sections. I heard that I rub some oil or is it vinegar? and then use a Primer? Can you HELP...
thank you,
mareena
02-22-00, 09:27 PM
Mareena:
As you've found out, bare metal from bed frames, which is typically iron or steel, will rust if not protected. You need to get some emery cloth (a specialized sandpaper) from your hardware store and sand the rust off. What you do next depends on what you want the bed to look like.
If you want to repaint as protection, you'll need to prime the entire surface. You can buy an aerosole primer (usually either rust colored or gray) for this. It will say metal primer on the can. I strongly suggest an aerosole because of the ease of application. After the primer has dried (two coats) apply the finish color of your choice. This can be either latex, oil, or acryic enamel - your choice. I would suggest the acylic enamel as a good combination of ease of application and durability
If you want to finish the bed frame au naturel (clear), you'll need to go to a good paint store and get their suggestions on a clear finish compatible with metal. I've used epoxies from Sherwin Williams for this in the past, but they're messy and require specialized equipment. FYI the coatings I used are listed under maintenance coatings by Sherwin Williams
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George T.
[This message has been edited by George (edited February 22, 2000).]
As you've found out, bare metal from bed frames, which is typically iron or steel, will rust if not protected. You need to get some emery cloth (a specialized sandpaper) from your hardware store and sand the rust off. What you do next depends on what you want the bed to look like.
If you want to repaint as protection, you'll need to prime the entire surface. You can buy an aerosole primer (usually either rust colored or gray) for this. It will say metal primer on the can. I strongly suggest an aerosole because of the ease of application. After the primer has dried (two coats) apply the finish color of your choice. This can be either latex, oil, or acryic enamel - your choice. I would suggest the acylic enamel as a good combination of ease of application and durability
If you want to finish the bed frame au naturel (clear), you'll need to go to a good paint store and get their suggestions on a clear finish compatible with metal. I've used epoxies from Sherwin Williams for this in the past, but they're messy and require specialized equipment. FYI the coatings I used are listed under maintenance coatings by Sherwin Williams
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George T.
[This message has been edited by George (edited February 22, 2000).]