Removing Paint From Metal Garden Furniture

DIY guru Jo Behari says.

Removing paint from metal garden furniture. Use sand paper to remove paint from any stubborn areas. It DIY paint remover technique works in metal hardware. Use a scraper to remove as much original paint as possible.

I have been a home owner for 20 years and have done plenty of painting and re-painting. Rinse with lots of clean water. Paint a thick layer of paint stripper onto the aluminum furniture and allow it to penetrate for 20 to 30 minutes.

So now that we have the paint decided on heres how to go about painting outdoor metal furniture. Luckily there is a way to bring new life to metal garden furniture. This is just to remove any loose bits that could peel off later and wreck your paint job.

Chemical paint removers are the easiest option for removing excess spray paint without damaging the metal beneath. Once softened remove with a natural bristle brush. Turn on the crock pot and let the heat and soap get to work on the paint.

Keep the tool moving so the wheel doesnt grind into the metal. You may get lucky and this will remove all of the paint. The Right Way to Repaint Metal Outdoor Furniture If you want a perfectly smooth finish hire someone to sandblast your patio furniture or use paint stripper to remove all the paint.

Then follow up with 80-100 grit sandpaper. If there are bits of paint that you dont want to remove protect it with a dustsheet. Scrub clean the metal furniture.