Painting Steel Deck

oops, sorry for primer and paint i just go to the ben moore store and they set you up with the correct stuff for wrought iron.

dorkofwindsor

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queenschick | 11 years and 5 months ago

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We have a steel deck that needs to be painted. 1) For those who painted it by themselves — any recommendations on primer and paint? techniques? 2) For those who hired out — any recs on painters who can do a great job? Thanks!

dorkofwindsor | 11 years and 5 months ago

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Its harder than it looks. And requires patience of a saint. Prepping with wire brushes, wiping it down and priming are half the battle. Everything on ground gets covered and taped, incl posts. Final coat of paint is about going slow and no drips. At the end of a project, which is usually horribly behind schedule, no drips is easier said than done. It is heavy back and knee exertion. The condition of the metal dictates the process needed to restore it. Minimal rust can be easier than a heavily risked historic piece. If there is little rust, you could try a light sanding and a can of plasti-cote “rust not” and spray the rusty areas and then paint right over it. I haven’t tried it but it looks interesting.