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 ...

Many exterior stair landings of older homes have metal railings that provide a sturdy barrier and firm gripping surface to assure safe footing. But when the painted surface becomes chipped at high-use ...

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 ...

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.Painting some rusty steel is on my to-do list. Does anti-rust paint really work? I haven't had much luck in the past. Any tips you can share would be greatly appreciated. A. I’ve got lots of ...

Q: The iron railing along the steps to the basement of my house is rusting where the iron is embedded in the brick base, and it has even cracked some of the brick. I think the railing will eventually ...

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 ...