AFTER

AFTER

Brooklyn Metal Fence Maintenance and Painting 

They say fences make good neighbors, and they also define space and add an attractive outdoor decorative element. Unless they don’t. And they don’t add anything appealing when they are rusted, paint is peeling, and materials are compromised. Wrought iron makes an exceptional fence for having a very long life, especially when cared for across the decades. This one is particularly beautiful in its design as well.

We were only too happy to remove the flaking paint from both the shiny jet black fence and charming rustic brick red steps, the perfect color complement to the soft terra cotta brick building. Since iron is strong, this paint could be safely removed with a grinder, wiped clean and primed with rust converter. The metal finish coats on the ornamental fence, along with a strong, durable, exterior paint on the steps, brought the whole front space back to its elegant curb appeal along this street in Brooklyn.

BEFORE

BEFORE

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.