Does the aluminum railing need painting? How to painting it？
Have you been using aluminum railings in a single color? And now want to give them a whole new look color. Or maybe you bought a new home and want to update the look of your backyard railings. Then this blog today can help you better paint your aluminum railings.
Can you paint aluminum railings? My answer is of course you can, but it will be more difficult than painting a wood railing. This is because the material of the aluminum railing can make it very difficult to paint, but don’t worry! These suggestions below can help.
Some aluminum railings can’t be painted
Not all aluminum railings are suitable for painting. During the railing manufacturing process, some aluminum railings are covered with a very metallic powder coating, while others are anodized (an electrochemical process).
Both powder coated and anodized railings are very durable. Normal life expectancy can be 15 years or more, and they can even withstand extreme environments without fading or peeling. Such aluminum railings are maintenance free. If you want to change its exterior color you will need to remove the coating before painting. This is certainly difficult.
When aluminum tie rods have a peeling surface, corroded appearance or have been under UV light for an extended period of time. The appearance of the color becomes dull and lose luster, we can refurbish or paint him.
What is the best way to paint?
These tips below will help you paint aluminum. Please take care to follow these steps and you will get a nice painted aluminum railing.
Make sure the weather is dry
If you want to paint aluminum railings outdoors, make sure the weather is sunny and dry. If you can, choose a week with low humidity to complete the task as moisture can make your paint peel off. And dry weather can speed up the adhesion of painted aluminum. If you are finishing indoors, then ignore this advice.
Clean the surface of the railing:
Before painting, you must thoroughly clean the aluminum railing surface to remove dirt, grease, rust, and other impurities to ensure that the paint will adhere firmly to the railing. In order to make your best cleaning, we recommend you to use high pressure water gun and degreaser.
A high-pressure water gun and degreaser can help you clean up the grease and rust attached to the surface. You can use a wire brush to clean any dirt that is difficult to remove.
Sand the surface and treat defects:
For scratches, dents and other defects on the surface of the railing, you need to repair and treat them first to ensure a flat and smooth surface after painting. It is best to use a sandblaster to accomplish this, but if one is not available, sandpaper is the next best option.
Apply primer and coloring paint:
After all of this, your aluminum railing is very clean. So, the next step is for us to apply the aluminum paint. This step is very important and you have to choose the right primer to protect the aluminum railing. The strong adhesion of these paints can help the new color to adhere to the railing. Once the primer is dry, you need to paint the railing in the desired color. When the paint dries and the surface of the aluminum railing becomes smooth we get the new look of the railing.
Things to keep in mind.
While you can paint aluminum railings, you should only do so when necessary. We do not recommend that you paint aluminum railings if the surface is not peeling or corroding. This is because it is a challenging job.
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