Maintain an eight-inch space between the door stop and the spray nozzle.
Add a colorful finish to a cast iron door stop by applying paint. Unfortunately, unlike porous wood surfaces, bare cast iron is ill-suited for adhesion and will reject painted finishes unless it is treated with a particular acidic base primer. Once the door stop is properly treated, it will accept a new finish. Coat the cast iron with a paint formulated to remain resilient under trying circumstances. Apply the new finish, using the appropriate application method, or the paint may ultimately sag.
Instructions
1. Remove the door stop if it is fixed to a wall or baseboard.
2. Scrub the door stop with a water-based degreaser, using steel wool. Rinse the cast iron with wet rags and dry it with shop towels.
3. Place painter's tape on portions of the door stop that are to remain unpainted. Cover the floor with masking paper and/or a drop cloth.
4. Coat the cast iron with metal etching spray primer. Maintain an eight-inch space between the door stop and spray nozzle as you apply. Allow a minimum of three hours of drying time.
5. Coat the cast iron with acrylic or oil-based spray enamel. Maintain an eight-inch space between the door stop and spray nozzle as you apply. Allow a minimum of three hours of drying time.
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