Painted, polished and pretty

Primed and ready for paint

Quite the eyesore

Manhattan Wrought Iron Gate Painting

A fence encircling a yard or outdoor space is akin to a frame around a picture. It finishes the look and makes everything neat and tidy and collected. Historic homes often have wrought iron fences which add character and style to the exterior. Like many outside finishes, sun, heat, cold, rain, wind, snow, ice, dirt particles and time take a toll on the paint. Once it begins to break down, the metal below can be exposed, rust and deteriorate in looks and strength.

We love restoring these timeless borders. This one in West Village had not been painted in 10 years, so we began by protecting the ground and concrete under it and gently removing the compromised coatings. Once the metal is exposed, we apply a rust converter and metal primer. When that is dry, and we are certain those coats completely encase and protect the wrought iron, we add the finish coats – plural, more than one – for the aesthetic beauty and additional preservation.

Licensed Paint Stripping NYC

We accessorize our outfits and decorate for curb appeal, and many 1920s-era buildings in New York City were constructed with charming interior details in the trim, radiators, doorways and fireplace mantles. It enhances our lives to have attractive accents around us, whether our own appearance or that of the front yard or inside our homes. One lady approached us not long ago to remove decades of paint build-up and restore her front door before taking up residence.

 The whole project was an interesting, fun challenge. It took a great deal of precision work and tons of patience to remove itsy-bitsy paint fragments from the detail edges. Much attention was required especially on the hinges. But to do it right and restore this door to its former glory, we just hunkered down with tiny tools, if not quite as small as the dentist uses. Almost. The original metal now gleams and adds a most enchanting component to her interior décor. Working with metal doors, trim, fences, fire escapes and more presents unique challenges for which we have the experience, expertise and knowledge of what sticks, what works, how to get the job done with excellent results. Every time.