How can I quickly remove this rusty railing?
Asked by Maxine Olson 
5 months ago
Last Updated: June 29, 2024
How can we easily remove this rusty railing?
Just go ahead and cut it off
Exactly, 💯
I had to replace one because it was damaged. I didn’t have the necessary tools like a hammer drill and welding equipment, so I got a professional to do it.
Sawzall
Make sure to be careful with the angle grinder so it doesn’t accidentally fall on you.
What’s your strategy for replacing the rail after cutting it off and filling the hole?
Just leave it, it seems to be in decent shape. Just sand it down and paint it with some rust paint. Mine is in way worse shape.
If you’re thinking about getting rid of rust, sanding and painting works okay, but replacing it would be better. Just shoot me a message if you’d like an estimate. We’re the ones who make it.
Use a wire brush attachment on a drill to clean off old paint, then give it a fresh coat.
Sand blasting with walnut shells is an easy way to smooth the surface before priming, painting, and sealing the concrete. Remember to seal the interface as well.
Wrought iron railing is a costly and superior alternative to wood. When it starts to rust, you should lightly scuff the surface with steel wool, remove the dust, and apply rustoleum paint. Satin black works best. Be sure to tape off everything and create a ‘tent’ with dropcloths to contain overspray. If the railing is in an uncovered area, you will need to repeat this process every few years to maintain its fresh appearance. Wrought iron railings are durable and timeless.
Another option is to hand paint it using a sock on your gloved hand. Oil-based paint tends to work the best. 🙂
Repainting is the solution.
There is no easy solution. You can either cut it apart using a grinder, torch, sawzall, or similar tools. Best of luck with the remaining part in the concrete and brick. Alternatively, you can prepare and repaint it.
To remove it… simple… Since I can’t see the top part, I assume it’s secured into the wall, so listen to the lags… Use a cutoff wheel as close to the bottom bar as possible and make the cut. Once the bar is cut, proceed to remove the lags. If you are referring to eliminating the rust (which I strongly recommend as wrought iron is not cheap and regulations require a railing if your stairs are a certain height off the ground), there are numerous effective suggestions available.