Helpful Driveway Gate Tips
Gate Repair Wylie has put years of experience into learning how to fix and install all types of gate openers and systems. If you're looking for advice on different types of gates, feel free to ask us directly. Take a look at the following driveway gate-related tips to see if they provide the helpful advice you need.
Remove any rust immediately
The experts at Gate Repair Wylie highly recommend that you choose a gate with a rust-proof finish. Even though we know that prevention is better than cure, rust does have a sneaky way creeping and blooming eventually. As soon as you see rust appear on your metal driveway gate, get it treated. Take a piece of sandpaper and get rid of the rust! Once done, use a rust-inhibiting primer on the spot and you’re good to go! You may want to give your iron or steel gate a paint job every year or two just as a preventive measure.
A little bit of paint goes a long way
You can give your driveway gate a facelift with just a little bit of elbow grease. The Gate Repair Wylie team suggests that you sand the gate down to get rid of all of the loose paint and rust. Then, use a rust inhibitor on the rust spots and a rust-inhibiting primer on the whole metal gate. If you have a wooden gate, you'll want to apply a rot-preventing coating at least every couple of years. Finally, finish off with two or three coats of your favorite color. Then, if you have an iron gate, finish off with paint specifically made for iron gates.