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: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 ...

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 ...