Metal furniture and ornaments are popular because they’re durable, but the longer a piece lasts, the older its look can become. Fortunately, everything from chairs and lamps to shelving and hardware ...

To start with, there's really no right or wrong way to spray metalflake. Ask 10 painters how they do it and you'll probably get at least eight different answers. It's all about experimentation, ...

Want to make over secondhand furniture, give cabinet hardware a new finish or revive an old lamp? The answer is probably two words: spray paint. This DIYer’s secret weapon is affordable, versatile and ...

Q Can you give us any advice on how to paint old metal furniture? -- Sara, Milwaukee. A Buy a packet of very fine wet/dry sandpaper for metal, a can of aerosol spray metal primer, and a can or two of ...

Q: My metal patio chairs are starting to chip and rust. Will I get good results if I touch them up with exterior latex paint I have left over from another project? If not, what’s the best paint for ...

Perfect paint is an illusion. It doesn't exist—at least,notin the real world. But it's a goal we can strive for and improve our work in the process. The reality is that spraying the paint is not the ...

Getting perfect paint has never been for the faint of heart. There's a tremendous amount of labor involved, whether you do it yourself or take it to a trusted body shop. If you take it to a shop, just ...