How To Paint Stainless Steel Railing

Stainless steel railing is preferred by many people due to its tendency of lasting for a long time. The railing also comes in elegant designs that are great to look at. For the unit to look elegant and last for a long time, you need to paint it. To help you out, here are steps that you should follow:

The first that you should do is to take a look at the weather. If it's raining, you should not paint the railing. To be on the safe side you should wait for a calm, clear day when the temperature is between 50 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit.

When the weather is right, you should wipe down the railing with a mixture of vinegar and water. The mixture is meant to remove dirt or rust that might have built up on the metal surface.

If there is any loose rust on the railing you should brush it away using a stiff wire brush. Once all the rust has come off you should sand the railing lightly and then smooth any rough areas in order to provide a textured surface for paint adhesion.

Using a clean damp rag, you should wipe the railing in order to remove any rust flakes, dirt or dust. Once clean you should apply a thin coat of primer on the railing's surface. For ideal results you should use a small brush to coat all the corners and decorative areas.

After applying the primer you should wait for four to six hours for the primer to dry. After drying you should apply a thin coat of paint, wait for it to dry and then apply the second coat.

Conclusion

These are the steps that you should follow for you to properly paint your stainless steel railing. To keep off rust, you should ensure that the paint and primer that you use have a rust inhibitor.

You should also start painting as soon as you sand and clean the metal surface. If there is delay between preparation and painting, you should clean the railing again in order to ensure that there is no dirt or dust on the surface.

Even if you have visitors that are visiting you and you want to paint the railing as soon as possible, you should avoid painting it in a windy or adverse weather condition as this will make the paint attract dirt or not adhere correctly resulting to chipping and premature weathering.