Hello, everyone! It’s Do Dodson from Do Dodson Designs here. Today we are going to paint METAL!
Materials List:
- Drop Cloth
- Dust Mask
- White Lightning
- Scrubber Pad
- Paper Towels
- Sanding Blocks
- Primer
- Continuous Fine Mist Spray Bottle
- Drop Cloth Chalk Mineral Paint
- Mini Angle 2-inch Synthetic brush
- VooDoo Gel Stain in Tobacco Road
- Artist Brushes
- Best Dang Brush
- Best Dang Wax in White
How To Paint Metal:
Step 1: Thoroughly clean, removing all rust and dirt
First, clean the furniture thoroughly. Make sure to wipe off any rust, dirt and grime from previous paint if applicable.
Step 2: Sand back rusted or rough spots
Then, sand the rusty spots or rough patches with a sanding block. After sanding, wipe away with a moistened cloth.
Step 3: Apply primer such as Bonding BOSS to ensure adhesion
After that, apply primer before painting to ensure the paint will adhere to the metal surface.
Step 4: Work with a mister for smooth brush strokes
Next, to eliminate any brush strokes visible on the surface, use spray bottle to smooth as you add thin coats of paint.
Step 5: Bling it up, or age it vintage
In addition, feel free to add any special touches! I personally added a water-based gel stain to areas that would’ve normally chipped paint over time.
Step 6: Seal with Best Dang Wax
Furthermore, I applied Dixie Belle’s Best Dang Wax over the wood and paint with a large wax brush in a circular motion. You can use a cotton cloth to buff the wax to a satin finish as well.
