metal headboard

17 years ago

I have a twin size metal headboard that I want to use as a trellis. It is bright blue - how would I paint it and/or should I even try?

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pattico_gw
17 years ago
I don't know what kind of look you want...

I like rustic. So I would paint it with a brown primer..it looks like rust to me.

Unless the one I will eventually find is rusted by nature...that is what I will do.

I plan on painting my stone grinder with primer, because I don't want it to rust anymore and deteriorate. And I want it to still look rusty.

patti
cindee11461
17 years ago
I received a metal headboard and footboard from my brother last weekend its white with chipped paint. Its a double or larger set and haven't decided where to put it yet. I love the chipped/rusty look to. And blue looks so pretty in the garden also. Its a tough call. I would probably leave it to rust naturally.
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halley_rose
17 years ago
Post pictures when you're done. I got a twin set and now somebody gave me a metal toddler head and foot board. I think the twin I'll use as a terris, but the toddler one I want to use as a bench.
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Woodsy
17 years ago
I painted mine, blue and green. Used them as barriers for grandkids!
Let us know what you do with yours..
Trying thumbnails...been a while...hope it works
Woodsy

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Woodsy
17 years ago
well, of course it didn't work! lol.
here is a link for the youth bed pix.

Here is a link that might be useful:
Woodsy
17 years ago
and here's a link to the adult metal headboard.

Here is a link that might be useful:
lindasewandsew
17 years ago
Hi, I use industrial oil base paints (alkyd) on metal. The prep is about the same for any paint. If it's raw metal, knock off the rust, prime it, then paint. If the paint on the item is sound, just rough it up and paint. This paint takes about 2 days to dry, but is worth it. It lasts for years and is available at large paint stores and Home Depot, etc. I find it at swap meets from job ends. Spray paint is quick and easy, but won't last as long. If the headboard is going to be covered with plants, it doesn't matter how it's painted. Linda

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