How do you paint outdoor rails?

and what do materials/tools do I need?How do you paint outdoor rails?
Outdoor rails?





Metal: May need a primer... but unlikely. Then you can either use the kind that comes in a quart/gallon or in a spray can. Then you will want to buy a product that resists rust. Usually known as Rustoleum. Comes in a lot of different colors and finishes. Again, spray can or gallon/quart.





Wood: Are you going to use paint? or stain?





Stain: Buy stain that has deck sealer in it. That way your rails won't dry out or ruin as quickly.


Paint: Go for the exterior. It should say exterior on the can. Most stores only carry exterior in gallons/quarts. Its made to resist weather and does pretty well.





Now, oil based or water based? Here, since it's going to be outside, I would use oil based stain or paint. The molecules stick closer together and does not raise the grain of the wood. Much better in harsher conditions.





Hope this helps. :O)How do you paint outdoor rails?
Latex primer, latex paint, small(3'; - 2'; ) rollers small 2'; brushes, drop cloth, maybe sand paper, if the area is rough. Follow directions on the paint cans.
Wood or metal?
Paint..brushes...and rags...and probably some paint thinner.
paintbrushes might be helpful
You don't say if they are wood or metal? If metal, you need to make sure they are clean, then use a metal primer,cover, and then paint with a metal paint. If wood,sand back,then use a suitable outside Acrylic paint.