CTN 0 Report post Posted March 19, 2012 Is it possible to respray existing wrought iron gate into a different colour?(pardon me for asking a noob question) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
medr135 0 Report post Posted May 17, 2012 Is it possible to respray existing wrought iron gate into a different colour?(pardon me for asking a noob question)Also looking at repainting my wrought iron gate (HDB)Went to shop around but difficult to find these kind of paint.Was quoted $280 to repaint (black with gold brush)Anyone knows where or who is able to do this.Thank you in advance Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edenstrauss 3 Report post Posted May 17, 2012 Also looking at repainting my wrought iron gate (HDB)Went to shop around but difficult to find these kind of paint.Was quoted $280 to repaint (black with gold brush)Anyone knows where or who is able to do this.Thank you in advance$280 for repainting in black brushed in gold is considered reasonable. You'll need to bear in mind that there is a minimum charge for these contractors for a lucrative profit margin. Many gate suppliers wouldn't even want to do the repainting unless the customer's gate has been manufactured & installed by them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
medr135 0 Report post Posted May 17, 2012 $280 for repainting in black brushed in gold is considered reasonable. You'll need to bear in mind that there is a minimum charge for these contractors for a lucrative profit margin. Many gate suppliers wouldn't even want to do the repainting unless the customer's gate has been manufactured & installed by them.Thanks as I have totally no idea how much it would cost for this job.The rate is exclusive of GST. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edenstrauss 3 Report post Posted May 17, 2012 Thanks as I have totally no idea how much it would cost for this job.The rate is exclusive of GST.Hi u r most welcome I think it's a reasonable price especially when they didnt supply you the gate.But u might want to check with them of they are sanding down the old paint from your gate first before painting a new coat of paint. Any varnishing once painting is completed? And is it oil based paint they r using for your gate? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
medr135 0 Report post Posted May 17, 2012 Hi u r most welcome I think it's a reasonable price especially when they didnt supply you the gate.But u might want to check with them of they are sanding down the old paint from your gate first before painting a new coat of paint. Any varnishing once painting is completed? And is it oil based paint they r using for your gate?Wow thanks alot for the tips....honestly these didn't cross my mind at all. Thought it was probably repainting only.If they are gonna do what you mentioned, then $280 + gst is really reasonable. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edenstrauss 3 Report post Posted May 17, 2012 Yes which was why I thought that $280 is cheap if they were doing a proper job.I went through nippon's DIY videos on painting & there was this segment on painting metals. It shows that sanding down is required.. Otherwise, the metal parts might have a "cakey" look to it if u get what I mean...Those gates which had been painted frequently becox of loan shark harassment might end up with a "thickening" effect that looks awful as there are simply too many layers of paint over it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
taichipanda 3 Report post Posted May 18, 2012 DIY is cheaper and extremely satisfying. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
