Deck Railing Painting Tips
How to repaint porch railings tips to make it easier supplies.
Deck railing painting tips. Typically homeowners paint railings stairs and posts but stain the decking. Painting porch or deck rails may be a bit more laborious than painting a wall but it doesn t have to be back breaking work. Make sure to get off all dust and dirt. If the railing is dirty the surface of the railing should be power washed or cleaned with detergent and a stiff bristle or brass brush and rinsed well.
While these railings can be made of iron or vinyl most porch railings are made of easy to install wood. In order to restore metal railings to like new condition you will need to prepare the metal and then coat it with primer and paint v161483 b01. Unlike wood siding wood in decks handrails fences retaining walls and other complex structures expose several surfaces of each piece of wood to the weather. In this case i actually stood them up straight or leaned them against each other so i was able to get all sides except the bottom.
Here are some more tips for getting the most out of your deck railing paint. Though i don t want to be painting that close to the line it s nice to know that this paint can handle it if needed. Otherwise consult with a hardware store clerk about the best kind of outdoor primer for your project. Putty knife and sand paper.
Because porch railings are outside they re easily weathered by sun and rain. Prime your railings before painting. If you are painting metal railings get a primer with a rust inhibitor. That s because stain tends to hold up better to foot traffic than paint.
By james carey morris carey. Some of the surfaces such as the area. If you decide on having a wooden porch railing you should paint it often to keep it looking new. Tips for painting your deck.
A painted deck or fence can be beautiful but painting can also be a real problem. Use a small 3 to 5 inch 7 6 to 12 7 cm roller to apply the primer on the spindles if they are small but square. 2 to 2 5 inch angled primer brush and 1 5 inch angled paint brush. Wash railing before painting.
Painting your deck is a great way to bring vibrant color to your outdoor living area. Set up railings in a way that allows you to get the most spraying done at once.