Keeping your metal furniture looking as good as new requires that you varnish it every 5 to 10 years depending on the amount of abuse you receive. Metal beds are sturdy and attractive pieces in any bedroom. But, over time, painted metal tends to chips, scratches and rust. Small nicks and scratches in the paint finish exposes the metal to the air and as a result the metal rusts. Use paint to keep your metal bed looking like new.
WEEKENDER 14 Inch Folding Platform Bed Frame - Extra Storage Base for All Mattress Types - Full
Instructions
1 Place the metal bed frame out on a protective cover. Use low adhesion painter's tape to tape any part of the bed that you do not want to paint. Clean the metal bed with a damp cloth to remove any dust.
2 Brush away rusting with a steel bristle brush. Use a quick back and forth movement to break down the metal oxide of the bed.
3 of the bed sand with medium grain sandpaper. Sanding remove any remaining rust and scrape the paint layer currently on the metal bed. Wipe the bed with a damp cloth to remove any remaining sanding dust.
4 Use a small brush to paint the corners, cracks and any detail of the work of moving the bed. Use a thin layer of paint. Choose a paint formulated for metal surfaces.
5 Paint the larger portions of the bed using a large brush. Paint the top of the bed to the bottom with a thin layer of paint. Apply two or three layers of paint. Allow each coat to dry completely before applying the next one. Allow the bed to dry overnight before attaching to a wall or a bed.
Tips and warnings
- Aerosol paint is a good option for painting metals, as it coats uniformly, sticks your hand into the detail work well and eliminates brush marks. If you can move out of bed, consider using spray paint.