CRAFTY GIRLS - Any ideas for restoring a wrought iron patio table and chairs?
Misty
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CRAFTY GIRLS - Any ideas for restoring a wrought iron patio table and chairs?
My inlaws have a 40+ year old wrought iron table with glass top and matching iron chairs that is wasting away in the garage. It's kind of old and cruddy looking right now, but I see an awesome project and possibilities in it! The chairs are detailed with leaves and flowers. It's all a buttercup yellow right now, but very dirty and can use a big face lift....I think it could be really charming for our little yard.
Any ideas crafty ladies?? Can you just paint over old iron?
Ronnie&Theresa
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Sand the old color off of it and start over!!!!
Misty
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I'm afraid to just paint....I don't want it to come out goopy! What kind of paint do I use?
Ronnie&Theresa
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I will ask Ron.. and get back to you tom. U know who would know..
FR.. B
Misty
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Ooooh...you are very right about that.
MayDay16
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First you need to sand off all the rust, wash it down, to get off all the crud. You are better off using a rust proof spray paint -- I think its Crylon. Pick a color and then go to the fabric store to pick a nice heavy fabric. You can do the Reupholstering yourself.
Sonicstef
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My father did this a few years back.
Sand it down, paint it again and then reupolster the chairs.
jlf41
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Definetely rust proof outdoor spray paint. My mom does it all the time.
Fran M
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If the original paint is thick or gloppy you can use a paint remover and wire brush. If the original paint is in good shape but just needs freshining up, use steel wool to lightly sand the surface then use a rust proof paint applied with a sprayer.
Misty
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Way cool. Thanks for the advice ladies!
I think I'll hit pier one for cool chair pads....any other ideas?
Fran M
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Harrows has a good selection and I think everyting is on sales this week.
