How Do You Paint A Rusted Metal Building?
Peeling paint and rust are commonly seen in metal buildings left to the elements. Often, these buildings are structurally sound and in good shape, other than their shabby, exterior facades. Like buildings made from other materials, buildings made from metal require regular care to keep them looking nice. You can successfully paint a rusted metal building to enhance its appearance by following some basic procedures. Remove the peeling paint and rust from your metal building. Successful painting requires surface preparation. Begin with a paint scraper to chip away loose particles. Wear heavy gloves to avoid scrapes and cuts to your hands. Follow up with a stiff wire brush. Brush every spot that shows signs of puckering or peeling. Finally, rub each damaged section with a piece of steel wool to remove any remaining rough spots. Repair surface areas before applying paint to your metal building. Replace any sections of metal where the rust penetrates beyond the reach of your wire brush and
