Before we look at the wrought iron furniture repair procedure let us know a few details about it. Wrought iron furniture is not only durable but looks very elegant as well. It has been popular for many years. Earlier, the furniture was the sign of prosperity and only elite could afford it. Now, it is available in all price ranges and its popularity is increasing not only because of its affordability but due to various decorating styles available in it. Wrought iron is made directly by the blacksmith and it literally means worked iron. Another type of iron is cast iron which is made by casting the molten metal into molds. Wrought iron wall decor items are very commonly seen today. Even the various items for home decor are very popular. The furniture is the more decorative and classy than that made from cast iron.
This type of furniture is also very popular. It gives your patio or garden a unique look. But if not properly taken care of, wrought iron can rust, wear and look damaged. It might start looking very unattractive. Wondering how to repair the furniture? Don't worry. Thankfully, the repair is simple. Just a few products are enough for this. You can do the repair yourself and give it a new look to suit your tastes once you have refinished it.
Furniture Repair Procedure
Things Required Drill with wire brush attachment Wire brush Sandpaper Scraper Metal primer Paint Paint thinner Rust inhibitor Rags Step 1: Start repairing the furniture with a wire brush. Sweep the surfaces of wrought iron with this brush. This must remove all the loose and flaking paint on the surface and in the crevices. You can use smaller wire brush for the corners and crevices.
Step 2: Using sandpaper, smooth the rough edges. Also, use it to clean the rust where the paint has already flaked off. No need to remove the paint which is still adhered securely.
Step 3: For cleaning the furniture, use a rag and paint thinner. Wet the rags with paint thinner and clean the surface and change the rags often. Remove the dust and dirt properly and allow it to dry. Wipe all surfaces again with a rag.
Step 4: Next step is applying a rust inhibitor to all the surfaces properly. Make sure you cover all the crevices and carvings. Rust inhibitor is an antioxidant that inhibits the formation of rust. It bonds with the surface and prevents reappearance of rust.
Step 5: Now, apply metal primer by spraying or brushing on the surfaces. Read the instruction over it and accordingly, allow it to dry for the amount of time mentioned for perfect repair.
Step 6: Apply paint with bristle brush for the top coat on the wrought iron. One coat is usually enough if you are repainting with the same color. If you are planning to change the color significantly, which you might usually do while finishing wrought iron patio furniture, then apply two coats. You might not opt to change the color for indoor furniture, as it might mismatch with the rest of the interior decoration.
Step 7: Work slowly and systematically while painting to have best results. Paint one section at a time. Make sure you don't miss any spots, especially while repainting the same color. Let the color dry between two coats.
With this, the repair procedure is over. Isn't it easy? It is really easy and you can do it in your free time to give your home decor a new and fresh look.
