Many exterior stair landings of older homes have metal railings that provide a sturdy barrier and firm gripping surface to assure safe footing. But when the painted surface becomes chipped at high-use ...

To paint a rusted iron railing, don't paint over the rust. Instead, use a material called phosphoric acid, sold by brand names such as Rust Reformer. The acid turns the rust black and makes it ...

Q:I want to paint my rusted iron railing, but I know I can't paint over the rust. You mentioned something that helps get rid of rust, but I have forgotten it. Could you tell me again? Is there ...

Your steel porch railings are under attack from rust every hour of every day, but you can rescue them. Use a wire brush or wire wheel on a drill to get down to bare metal. Be sure to get it all. Rust ...

Q: What can you tell me about painting rusty metal? I want a fast-and-easy method to repaint an assortment of things in my garage and shed. Do you have to remove all the rust before you paint? Are ...

Q.Painting some rusty steel is on my to-do list. Does anti-rust paint really work? I haven't had much luck in the past. Any tips you can share would be greatly appreciated. A. I’ve got lots of ...

We are all familiar with rust, that powdery-to-flaky brownish-red substance which eventually appears on most metal objects exposed to the elements. Rust is formed as a byproduct of a chemical reaction ...

A DIY fanatic has been hailed for his “ginormous effort” after restoring his rusty garden railings on a budget. Ben Fawcett, 42, is renovating his family home in Glasgow’s east end and regularly ...