Metal garden gates need a fresh coat of paint every few years to keep them looking good and to protect them from the elements. Painting them with a brush is a slow and tedious process and is difficult to cover the whole surface without getting drips and runs. Using a paint sprayer speeds up the process making it quick and easy to transform your gates and protect them for years to come. We will show you all the required steps to get the job done.
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Start by giving your metal garden gate a thorough clean. Using washing up liquid and plenty of warm water with a sponge or soft bristle brush, wash the rails then rinse with cold water and leave to dry.
Top Tip: A jet washer can really speed up this process.
We would recommend a dust mask, glasses and gloves.
If the paint is flaking or the surface is rusty remove as much as you can with a wire brush. Using sandpaper, sand down any areas which have raised paint to achieve a smooth surface. Go over the entire surface again with wire wool to scratch the surface and give it a key for the new paint to adhere to. Remove any dust, grease or dirt by wiping the surface with a rag soaked in white spirit.
If the paint is flaking or the surface is rusty remove as much as you can with a wire brush. Using sandpaper, sand down any areas which have raised paint to achieve a smooth surface. Go over the entire surface again with wire wool to scratch the surface and give it a key for the new paint to adhere to. Remove any dust, grease or dirt by wiping the surface with a rag soaked in white spirit.
If the paint is flaking or the surface is rusty remove as much as you can with a wire brush. Using sandpaper, sand down any areas which have raised paint to achieve a smooth surface. Go over the entire surface again with wire wool to scratch the surface and give it a key for the new paint to adhere to. Remove any dust, grease or dirt by wiping the surface with a rag soaked in white spirit.
Use the included stirring stick to mix the paint and the primer. Ensure they run smoothly off the end of the stirrer and immediately dissolve into the paint or primer without leaving a trail on the surface. If you do need to dilute them, follow the manufacturer’s instructions. Each notch on the stirrer corresponds to a 10% dilution. Fill the spray paint container with your desired material.
Align the suction tube depending on how you are going to work – forwards when spraying downwards and backwards when spraying objects overhead.
The spray jet can be adjusted in three directions – horizontally, vertically and diagonally for detailed precise spraying.
To check your spray pattern, carry out a test spray on a scrap of cardboard to find the right settings for you. Start with the lowest paint flow setting and gradually increase it to your desired paint flow.
Remove the gates to make them easier to paint. As we have two gates we have joined them together so they stand up which makes painting them easier. If you put the gates on wooden blocks to raise them off the floor it is easier to spray all the way to the bottom. Using the detailed spray setting, start at the top of the gate and spray the main rail, scroll work and then the bars. Using a piece of cardboard as a spray shield removes any risk of overspray. Also spray any handles, latches or gate hinges.
Allow the primer sufficient time to dry according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Meanwhile return any of the unused primer to the original tin and clean out the spray paint container. Fill the spray paint container with the metal paint. Do a test spray onto cardboard this will remove any remaining primer in the sprayer and you can also check the metal paint spray pattern. Follow the spray procedure in Step 6 to apply the metal paint top coat. Allow the paint to dry following the paint manufacturer’s instructions.
As it is so quick and easy to spray paint the gate, it is worthwhile considering applying a second coat for ultimate protection.
The metal garden gate is transformed and looking like new again, protected from the elements for years to come.
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