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When homeowners hear "powder coating," they often imagine factories and assembly lines. However, powder coating services are one of the best-kept secrets for home improvement and restoration. From the backyard to the living room, Rusty Lions helps New Jersey homeowners salvage and upgrade their metal possessions.

Saving the Patio Furniture

High-quality patio furniture—wrought iron or cast aluminum—is expensive. Brands like Woodard or Brown Jordan build frames that last forever, but the factory finish eventually fails. You might see rust bleeding through the white paint, or chipping on the armrests.

Don't drag that heavy furniture to the curb! Rusty Lions can restore it. Our process strips the old, flaking paint and removes the rust. We then apply a fresh powder coat in any color you desire. We can match your new outdoor cushions or the trim of your house. The new finish will be far more durable than the original, ready to withstand NJ winters and humid summers for years to come.

Cast Iron Radiator Restoration

If you own a historic home, you likely have cast iron radiators. They are efficient heaters but often eyesores—covered in 50 layers of chipping, lead-based paint.

Our powder coating services include safe lead paint removal via sandblasting. We then coat the radiators. Powder coating is ideal for radiators because it flexes with the metal as it heats and cools, preventing the cracking common with liquid paints. We can finish them in metallic silver, bronze, or matte black to turn them into stylish architectural features rather than ugly necessities.

Railings and Gates

Iron railings on front porches and driveway gates are constantly exposed to the elements. Once rust starts at the weld joints, it spreads quickly. Painting over it is a temporary band-aid.

We recommend removing the railings and bringing them to our shop. We blast them to white metal and apply a two-stage powder coat (Primer + Topcoat). This offers superior rust protection compared to on-site painting. Your curb appeal will increase immediately, and you won't have to scrape and paint every spring.

Interior Decor and Hardware

Renovating a kitchen or bathroom? Instead of buying new cabinet handles, light fixtures, or door hardware, consider powder coating the existing ones. If you want to change from polished brass to matte black or oil-rubbed bronze, we can do that for a fraction of the cost of replacement. We also coat metal bed frames, bar stools, and even vintage appliances.

The "Old vs. New" Quality

Older metal items were often made with better steel and craftsmanship than modern "big box store" replacements. Restoration through powder coating services allows you to keep the quality of the past while giving it the look of the future.

At Rusty Lions in Franklin, NJ, we treat your household items with the same care as a classic car. We offer pickup and delivery options for heavy items like radiators and gates, making the restoration process hassle-free.