Q:I want to paint my rusted iron railing, but I know I can't paint over the rust. You mentioned something that helps get rid of rust, but I have forgotten it. Could you tell me again? Is there ...

Q. What is the best way to prepare and paint a rusted wrought-iron railing? A. I was looking at my own rusted wrought iron just the other day when I was pointing brick steps, and this is what I will ...

We are all familiar with rust, that powdery-to-flaky brownish-red substance which eventually appears on most metal objects exposed to the elements. Rust is formed as a byproduct of a chemical reaction ...

To paint a rusted iron railing, don't paint over the rust. Instead, use a material called phosphoric acid, sold by brand names such as Rust Reformer. The acid turns the rust black and makes it ...

Q. Our upstairs balcony has painted iron railings that have begun to show paint deterioration and rust. I would like to try refurbishing these myself. Do you have any tips on the preparation and ...

A DIY fanatic has been hailed for his “ginormous effort” after restoring his rusty garden railings on a budget. Ben Fawcett, 42, is renovating his family home in Glasgow’s east end and regularly ...