How to Paint Exterior Railings

There's no easier or faster way to update the look of your home's exterior than giving your metal railing a fresh coat of paint. Sherwin-Williams offers a variety of the best paints for outdoor railings. Just use a coat of All Surface Enamel Oil Base after priming, allow to dry and it's good as new.

By KariAnne Wood, featured on Thistlewood Farms

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Wash the surface of the railing to remove any loose paint or debris.

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Lightly sand any rough areas to make sure the paint has a sufficient surface profile to adhere to.

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Once the surface is dry and sound, use a medium-sized paintbrush to prime the railing use All Surface Enamel Oil Primer or All Surface Enamel Latex Primer (VOC restricted States).

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After the primer is dry, use a medium-sized paint brush to paint the railing using All Surface Enamel Oil Base or All Surface Enamel Latex Finish.

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Allow paint to dry before recoating or retouching.

Then touch up any areas that need any extra attention, and enjoy your brand new-looking exterior railing.

The BEFORE and AFTER…

WARNING! Removal of old paint by sanding, scraping or other means may generate dust or fumes that contain lead. Exposure to lead dust or fumes may cause brain damage or other adverse health effects, especially in children or pregnant women. Controlling exposure to lead or other hazardous substances requires the use of proper protective equipment, such as a properly fitted respirator (NIOSH approved) and proper containment and cleanup. For more information, call the National Lead Information Center at 1-800- 424-LEAD (in US) or contact your local health authority.

Colors We Used

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