01.

Rust Treatment

For severe rusted areas, we may need to compleatly cut out and remove these sections. We do this my using a grinder to cut out the metal, then weld new steel back in place. Finally we will coat that areas with a full coat of rust-inhibiting primer.

Light rusted areas we can use either sandpaper, wire brush or a tiger paw on a right angle grinder to prepare the surface for painting.

02.

Preparing your iron fence

Power washing is usually not needed unless there is a heavy accumulation of mud or other debris adhering to the fence.

Surfaces to be painted are wire brushed to remove loose material, then lightly sanded to remove surface oxidation and to create a profile for improved adhesion of the top coat.

Preparation is very important because it is the foundation to making this a long lasting restoration project.

03.

Paint Selection

We recommend a semi or flat black for your iron fence restoration because it will hide imperfections better than a gloss.

Inspired Ironworks uses oil based enamels for use on wrought iron. For customers who prefer a gloss sheen, we have started using urethane alkyds.

The paints used are direct-to-metal products that do not require primer unless needed to combat significant cases of rust.