Metal furniture and ornaments are popular because they’re durable, but the longer a piece lasts, the older its look can become. Fortunately, everything from chairs and lamps to shelving and hardware ...

Q: My metal patio chairs are starting to chip and rust. Will I get good results if I touch them up with exterior latex paint I have left over from another project? If not, what’s the best paint for ...

Want to make over secondhand furniture, give cabinet hardware a new finish or revive an old lamp? The answer is probably two words: spray paint. This DIYer’s secret weapon is affordable, versatile and ...

Q Can you give us any advice on how to paint old metal furniture? -- Sara, Milwaukee. A Buy a packet of very fine wet/dry sandpaper for metal, a can of aerosol spray metal primer, and a can or two of ...

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It is not unusual to see paint peeling off gutters or downspouts. Gutter, downspouts and duct work are all made of galvanized metal. The galvanizing process leaves behind oils that make it difficult ...

Metal roofs can look a little mundane, which begs the question: Can you paint a metal roof? The good news is that you can paint it, and experts, in fact, recommend it to protect the material and ...