How to Properly Maintain a Wrought Iron Fence
Why is wrought iron fencing so popular? For one thing, it’s a naturally strong and durable product. In addition, wrought iron fencing is an aesthetically beautiful addition to your property.
Without proper wrought iron fence maintenance, however, your fencing can suffer from such damage as wear and tear. By properly caring for your wrought iron fence, you can add years to its appeal and to its life.
Here are some tips from As Good As New, your professional Arlington wrought iron fence painting contractor, to help you extend the life of your wrought iron fence.
Keep It Clean
When dirt and other moisture-holding foreign material builds up on your wrought iron fence, rust can eventually form. At least once a month, make it a point to thoroughly clean your fence.
Cleaning is one of the easiest steps in wrought iron fence maintenance. A sponge and a mild detergent are all you need. Never use an abrasive material or strong chemicals, as they could potentially remove the coating on the fence and lead to rust.
Remove Rust
Moisture accelerates the process of oxidation that leads to rust, and humid climates are particularly conducive to rust formation. Try to remove any rust as soon as it’s visible on your wrought iron fence.
To remove the rust, wear a glove and use a fine wire brush, paying special attention to crevices in the joints and on the posts.
Inspect Your Fence Regularly
From time to time, check your wrought iron fence for areas of peeling. Once the paint or the coating has peeled away, you’ll need to paint the fence.
If you notice any rust, thoroughly scrub it off to prevent further spread. You can then apply a rust-resistant primer and paint over the area.
Paint Your Fence
Once you’ve removed dirt, debris and rust from your wrought iron fence, you can then paint it. Besides adding to the aesthetic beauty of your fence, painting serves to protect the iron from further debris while also providing additional durability.
Choose a Professional Wrought Iron Fence Painter
To preserve the beauty and the durability of your wrought iron fence, let us at As Good As New, your Arlington fence contractor, give your fence a professional iron fence painting.
We use a prep process that involves multiple steps. We then finish the job by applying a spray paint that’s manufactured especially for iron fencing. Our wrought iron fence painting work is guaranteed for three years.
If you want your fencing to retain its beauty and durability, contact your wrought iron fence painter at As Good As New for a fast, free quote. Here’s how to obtain a quote.
- You provide us with details about your painting project.
- You don’t even need to be home when we gather information on the layout and measurements on your property. We can actually use a drone and satellite imagery to help us create the quote.
- We’ll send you a detailed quote via email while not pressuring you to hurry. You can take as long as you like to decide.
- When you receive your quote, call us, and we’ll answer any questions you may have. We’ll then schedule your project once you’ve decided you’re ready.
