Metal Surface Preparation Services

The most important step before any lasting paintwork.

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Why Surface Preparation Matters

  • Great finishes don’t start with paint — they start with proper preparation.

  • If the surface of your railings or gates isn’t cleaned, stripped, and ready, even the most expensive paint will fail. Flaking, bubbling, and peeling are all signs that the surface underneath wasn’t prepped correctly.

  • At Newton Heath Railings, surface prep is where we do our best work — because it’s what makes the results last.

How we work

What We Do During Surface Preparation

  • Number 1

    Strip old paint down to bare metal using grinders and sanding tools

  • Number 2

    Remove all visible rust from the surface

  • Number 3

    Clean the metal thoroughly to remove dust, debris, and loose flakes

  • Number 4

    Treat the surface with rust-inhibiting solutions to neutralise corrosion

  • Number 5

    Create a strong key for the paint to bond to — no peeling, no shortcuts

Why Most Paint Jobs Fail

The reason most metalwork starts flaking within a year? Poor prep. Paint slapped over dirt, rust, or loose flakes doesn’t bond — it lifts, bubbles, and peels off. That’s why we don’t just “paint railings” — we fully prepare them first.

Perfect Prep. Clean Finish. Built to Last.

We’ve restored metalwork all over Newton Heath using the same careful prep process — whether it’s a small gate or a full set of garden railings. The result? A smooth, solid finish that stays looking sharp for 8–10 years.

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