Painting the gate: instruction

Gusevsky Andrey Anatolyevich

Paint for gates

Although the garage or the gate is not part of the premises, care must be taken that they have a presentable appearance. To do this, it is enough to paint them. The result is not just a beautiful, but also a protected surface.

Paint for gates protects the iron structure from moisture, which can significantly extend their life. To do this type of work is quite realistic with your own hands. Special skills are not needed for this. It is enough to prepare materials and choose a day for work.

How to choose paint for gates

In the construction market you can see a huge assortment of paints and varnishes. They are distinguished by quality, shade, composition. From this range it is difficult to choose the right paint option. At the time of purchase, you need to specify the characteristics of the coating.

Also on the video in this article, you can see the painting options and select the option you want. It’s important not even how much the dye costs, you need to know what you want to get in the end. After all, it is one thing to carry out drawings on the gates with paints and quite another is applying antiqued coatings.

Paints that are suitable for processing gates:

1. Oil paintsbased on drying oils. It is such substances that were often used before for the conversion of metal products that are installed outdoors. But today such paint is rarely used, although the price is relatively low. The reason for this was the low resistance to wet environments.
2. Acrylic based paintsmost popular. Only such enamels are not well suited for outdoor use. This is due to the fact that the result of painting will not have a beautiful appearance. Acrylic paints do not tolerate temperature extremes.
3. Alkyd Compounds have high environmental resistance. This paint is characterized by high-quality adhesion to the surface. But you need to remember that alkyd enamels are toxic. Work must be carried out in accordance with basic safety rules.
4. Hammer paint has high anticorrosive characteristics. This makes it popular because it is great for outdoor use. Paint can be used for exterior or interior use. This enamel uses metal pigments, silicone resins. It is they that allow you to make a durable coating that is not afraid of a negative impact. This type of paint evenly lays on the surface. The result is a perfect texture.

Hammer paint: main advantages and disadvantages

Recently, quite often done painting the gate with a hammer paint. This type of enamel has gained immense popularity due to its properties. It is often used to work with gates. This paint composition is ideal for outdoor use.

Paint and varnish substances of this type have the following positive properties:

Hammering example

• No need to carry out complex preparatory work. The surface can not be cleaned of existing rust, and the primer of the gate is not needed.
• Paint protects metal from corrosion. The coating does not lose its appearance under the influence of ultraviolet rays. The surface is not afraid of moisture.
• After painting, the gates acquire a dirt-repellent effect. So the constructions will be less polluted.
• The gates get an attractive look that will last for a long time.

Selected high-quality paint for metal surfaces will be the ideal gate protection.

Attention: When choosing enamel, you need to look so that it meets the following requirements: it protects from the sun, moisture, frost and at the same time gives a presentable look.

• Color is selected depending on the wishes. Painting should be done only in sunny weather, so that there is no moisture or any precipitation. Otherwise, everything will have to be redone and eliminate defects.
• If you follow these tips, the work will be highly appreciated. It is good to clean, wash the surface, then prime and paint - this is what you need to do to transform the gate.

Attention: This type of dye has a drawback. It breaks off under mechanical stress and then it is difficult to pick it up. Therefore, after application, the packaging must be carefully closed and stored for restoration of the plane in case of damage.

Rules for painting gates in stages

Painting the gates is carried out in a certain order, and everything can be done with your own hands. Only in this way it will be possible to obtain a result that can please the eyes for a long time. The surface will turn out to be presentable when all the rules of painting are followed.

Another result largely depends on the quality of the paint. So it must be selected with special care. When the paint is purchased, you can begin the main work.

The main stages of painting

The painting procedure includes such works:

• Surface cleaning;
• Fight against greasy spots;
• Priming;
• The painting itself.

Essential tool

Here is a list of tools necessary for high-quality painting of metal structures:

• Garden twine;
• Roller (seePaint rollers: consider in detail);
• Primer;
• Contour brush;
• Paint;
• Soap products;
• Sandpaper;
• Brush

Note: You will also need a funnel filter for paint, especially if you will use a spray gun for applying material. After all, the composition should not be clots.

How to prepare the surface for painting

Before painting, you need to clean the metal structure. This will ensure high-quality and durable adhesion of the metal to the enamel used.

Attention: If the gate is old, the surface is noticeably worn, then more attention is paid to surface treatment. These works cannot be ignored, since the new coating will not last long.

• Care must be taken to prevent moisture from entering the gate during operation. This can lead to internal corrosion. Temperature differences cause peeling of the paintwork. To prevent such problems, it is necessary to avoid errors during the cleaning of a metal surface.
• For example, it is better to use sandpaper of medium or coarse grade to clean the surface. The old paint layer is also removed by the grinder, which has a special grinding nozzle, or a metal brush.

Caution: There are also special tools for removing enamel. But you need to work with them extremely carefully. Before buying, the instructions should be studied.

The surface must be washed from dirt, eliminate grease stains. In the future, the primer will have a good grip with the gate. For carrying out these simple works, a hose that has the maximum atomization is suitable. Any dirt can be easily washed off and the surface will become clean. The cleaning solution is sprayed at the gate. Then rub it with an abrasive sponge.

How to apply paint

There are many secrets that will help beautifully paint the gate.

Spray paint application

• First you need to choose the right paint. Saving on its purchase is not worth it, because the quality of the result depends on it. Some liquids are recommended to be diluted with solvents. Others, on the contrary, are not recommended. Therefore, carefully read the instructions.
• Use a roller for painting. It is better to start work from the top edge and gradually lower down. Paint should be applied in parallel layers that will overlap several centimeters of each other. A wide paint brush is perfect for work. But in order to get the most even layer, then it is better to use a spray gun (seeWe select a spray gun for painting), roller.
• To make sure that everything works out well. To do this, take a few steps away from the gate and look at the result. If there are any errors, then you can take a brush and paint over the missing places.
• Ends, corners - these are the places that need more attention. They need to be painted with contour paint. With it you can work in hard to reach places. If you use different tools, the gates will be well painted. It takes about a day to dry them.
• If after this time, you saw that the shade turned out not so, then you can still apply a layer of paint. This will achieve the desired result. Failure to comply with the temperature during operation becomes the cause of sagging and the appearance of swelling. Air temperature should be between +10 - +30 degrees.

So look at the photo and select the desired coating option. The price will be much lower if you do everything yourself. This will be the key to the quality of work.