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The best paint for a metal fence in Florida depends on the metal type. For wrought iron and steel: a rust-inhibiting primer followed by two coats of direct-to-metal (DTM) paint in semi-gloss or gloss. For aluminum: a self-etching primer or bonding primer followed by DTM acrylic topcoat. For chain link: a rust-inhibiting primer on any steel components followed by DTM enamel. Top product picks include Rust-Oleum Professional, Sherwin-Williams DTM Acrylic, and for coastal properties, Sherwin-Williams Macropoxy 646 epoxy primer system.

The single biggest mistake on any metal fence is using standard exterior house paint instead of a metal-specific product. Standard latex does not bond properly to metal and contains no rust-inhibiting chemistry. In Jacksonville’s humidity, that mistake produces a paint job that fails within one to two years regardless of how much effort went into applying it.

Metal fences are all over Jacksonville — decorative wrought iron on historic Riverside and Avondale properties, powder-coated aluminum enclosing pools in St. Johns County neighborhoods, galvanized chain link around commercial and residential properties across the city, and steel ornamental fencing lining driveways from Mandarin to Ponte Vedra. Each of these metal types looks and performs differently, and each one needs a different product approach to paint and protect properly.

The problem most homeowners run into is that paint aisles at home improvement stores are not organized by surface type. Products that look similar on the shelf can perform very differently on metal. Some are designed for it. Some are not. And in Jacksonville’s combination of intense UV, year-round humidity, heavy rain, and for coastal properties, salt air, the wrong product on a metal fence does not just underperform — it actively sets up the metal for faster corrosion than if it had been left unpainted.

This guide cuts through the confusion. We cover the right products for every metal fence type found in Northeast Florida, explain the full paint system (not just the topcoat), and give you the Florida-specific context that national product guides skip.

From Thomas Drake, Owner, A New Leaf Painting: We have been painting metal fences, gates, and railings across Jacksonville since 2001. Twenty-five years of watching what products hold up in Florida’s specific conditions — and what fails. Every recommendation here comes from that firsthand experience, not manufacturer marketing.

Know Your Metal: Why Product Choice Starts With Fence Type

Before you can choose the right paint, you need to know what your fence is made of. Different metals fail in different ways, and the product system that protects wrought iron is meaningfully different from the one that protects aluminum. Here is a quick primer on each metal type common in Jacksonville.

Wrought Iron and Steel: Rust Is the Enemy

Wrought iron and steel are ferrous metals — they contain iron, and iron oxidizes (rusts) when exposed to moisture and oxygen. In Jacksonville’s climate, where humidity regularly runs above 75 percent and coastal properties add salt air to the equation, rust development on unprotected or poorly painted iron and steel is fast and aggressive. Even a small chip or scratch in the paint film becomes a rust nucleation site that spreads beneath the surrounding paint over weeks.

The paint system for iron and steel has to address this rust chemistry directly. That means a rust-inhibiting primer — not just a standard primer — and in many cases rust converter chemistry on any active rust before primer goes on. A topcoat alone, even an excellent one, cannot compensate for an inadequate primer on ferrous metal.

Aluminum: Oxidation, Not Rust

Aluminum does not rust the way iron does. Instead, it oxidizes to form aluminum oxide — a white, chalky deposit on the surface that most people call oxidation or bloom. The good news is that aluminum oxide is actually somewhat protective of the metal beneath it (unlike rust, which accelerates corrosion). The bad news is that it creates a paint adhesion problem. Paint applied directly over a heavily oxidized aluminum surface will not bond properly and will peel early.

Aluminum also has a naturally smooth, non-porous surface that standard paint does not grip well. Painting aluminum requires either mechanical scuffing (sanding to create a surface profile) or a self-etching or bonding primer that chemically bites into the smooth aluminum surface. Skipping this step is the most common cause of early peeling on aluminum fencing.

Galvanized Steel: The Adhesion Challenge

Galvanized steel is steel that has been coated with a layer of zinc to provide corrosion protection. Chain link fencing and many steel fence posts are galvanized. The zinc coating is effective at preventing rust, but it creates a significant paint adhesion challenge. Standard primers and topcoats do not bond reliably to fresh galvanized surfaces because of the zinc’s smooth, chemically inactive surface.

Painting galvanized steel requires either allowing it to weather for six months to a year (which oxidizes the zinc slightly and improves adhesion) or using a galvanized metal primer specifically formulated to bond to zinc surfaces. Painting fresh galvanized steel without the right primer produces paint that peels in sheets within months.

Metal Type	Failure Mode	Key Challenge	First Product Needed
Wrought iron	Rust — spreads aggressively	Active rust must be treated before priming	Rust converter + rust-inhibiting primer
Steel (non-galvanized)	Rust at welds, scratches, edges	Same as iron; welds are most vulnerable	Rust-inhibiting primer; converter if rust present
Aluminum	Oxidation; paint peeling	Poor paint adhesion on smooth surface	Self-etching or bonding primer
Galvanized steel / chain link	Paint adhesion failure	Zinc surface resists standard primers	Galvanized metal primer or weathered surface
Powder-coated aluminum/steel	Chalking, fading, chipping	New paint must bond to existing coating	Scuff sand + bonding primer

Best Paint Products for Each Metal Fence Type in Florida

Here is the specific product breakdown for each metal type. Every recommendation is based on what actually performs in Jacksonville’s humidity, UV, and coastal salt air conditions.

Best Products for Wrought Iron and Steel Fences

Rust Converter: Treat Active Rust Before Anything Else

If your wrought iron or steel fence has active rust — meaning orange or brown oxidation that is present on the surface — treat it with rust converter before primer. Rust converter chemically neutralizes iron oxide and converts it into a stable compound that can be painted over. It does not replace mechanical rust removal of loose, flaking rust, but it handles the residual rust that remains after wire brushing.

• Rust-Oleum Rust Reformer: The most widely available option. Water-based, dries flat black, can be topcoated after 24 hours. Best for light to moderate rust after mechanical prep.
• Corroseal Water-Based Rust Converter: Professional-grade formula used extensively in marine environments. Functions as converter and primer in one coat. Strong choice for coastal Jacksonville properties.

Rust-Inhibiting Primer for Iron and Steel: The Most Important Layer

Regardless of whether rust converter was needed, a rust-inhibiting primer is non-negotiable on any iron or steel fence in Florida. It is doing more work than the topcoat to prevent rust return, because it is in direct contact with the metal and contains rust-inhibiting chemistry that slows corrosion at the metal surface.

• Rust-Oleum Rusty Metal Primer (oil-based): The professional workhorse for iron and steel. Penetrates deeply, bonds strongly to metal, and contains rust-inhibiting pigments. Best overall value for inland Jacksonville properties.
• Sherwin-Williams Pro Industrial Alkyd Primer: Professional-grade alkyd primer with strong rust inhibition. Produces a hard, dense base coat that supports long topcoat performance. Available through Sherwin-Williams stores.
• Sherwin-Williams Macropoxy 646 (epoxy): For coastal Jacksonville properties with salt air exposure, this two-component epoxy primer delivers dramatically better corrosion resistance than any alkyd product. It is the professional standard for marine and coastal metal applications.

DTM Topcoat for Iron and Steel

• Rust-Oleum Professional Series Enamel: Step up from the consumer Stops Rust line. Harder film, better coverage, rated for industrial use. Good DIY-accessible option for inland properties.
• Sherwin-Williams DTM Acrylic Coating: Professional-grade water-based DTM that produces a hard, UV-resistant film. Contractor standard for iron and steel in inland Florida conditions.
• Benjamin Moore Impervo Alkyd High Gloss: Premium oil-based enamel that delivers a lacquer-like finish on ornamental iron. Best choice when appearance quality on decorative ironwork is the priority.

Best Products for Aluminum Fences

Aluminum needs a different approach than iron because the failure mode is adhesion rather than rust. Getting paint to stick to aluminum properly — and stay stuck through Florida’s thermal cycling and humidity — is the challenge the products below are designed to solve.

Self-Etching Primer: Creates the Bond Aluminum Needs

Self-etching primer contains a mild acid that chemically reacts with the aluminum surface, creating microscopic etching that dramatically improves paint adhesion. It is the professional standard for painting bare aluminum and eliminates the need for aggressive mechanical sanding.

• Rust-Oleum Self Etching Primer: Widely available, spray or brush application, excellent adhesion on bare aluminum. The most common starting point for aluminum fence painting.
• Sherwin-Williams DTM Wash Primer: Professional-grade self-etching wash primer that prepares aluminum (and other non-ferrous metals) for topcoat. More durable than consumer spray options for large fence sections.

DTM Topcoat for Aluminum

Once properly primed, aluminum accepts the same DTM topcoats used on iron. The key is that the self-etching primer has done its job creating adhesion first.

• Sherwin-Williams DTM Acrylic Coating: Works as well over self-etching primer on aluminum as it does over rust-inhibiting primer on iron. UV-stable and moisture-resistant for Florida conditions.
• Rust-Oleum Professional Series: Available in a wide color range. Bonds well to primed aluminum and resists the UV fading that causes aluminum fence coatings to look chalky and old.
• Benjamin Moore Aura Exterior (for aluminum that blends with house): If aluminum fence color needs to match the house exterior, this premium exterior acrylic over self-etching primer gives the best color match and UV retention.

Best Products for Galvanized Steel and Chain Link

Painting galvanized steel is one of the trickier metal painting jobs because of the zinc surface’s poor adhesion properties. These are the products and approaches that actually work.

Galvanized Metal Primer: Non-Negotiable

• Rust-Oleum Clean Metal Primer: Specifically formulated to bond to galvanized and other difficult metal surfaces. Creates the adhesion foundation that allows topcoat to stay on zinc-coated steel.
• Sherwin-Williams DTM Bonding Primer: Professional-grade bonding primer that adheres to galvanized steel, aluminum, and other challenging metal surfaces. Better performance than consumer options on large fence sections.

Topcoat for Galvanized and Chain Link

Chain link is a unique challenge because of its open weave — every wire needs coverage on all sides, making spray application the only practical method for full coverage. Brush application on chain link is extremely tedious and produces inconsistent coverage.

• Rust-Oleum Professional Series (spray): For chain link, spray application is the only realistic approach. Rust-Oleum Professional in spray form applied over galvanized primer produces consistent coverage with manageable effort.
• Sherwin-Williams DTM Acrylic (spray or brush on frame rails): For the larger steel components of chain link fencing — posts, top rails, tension bars — DTM acrylic brush-applied over bonding primer gives more durable coverage than spray alone on solid surfaces.

Master Product Comparison Table

Product	Metal Type	DIY or Pro	FL Lifespan	Key Strength
Rust-Oleum Rust Reformer	Iron/Steel (converter)	DIY	N/A (prep step)	Neutralizes active rust before priming
Corroseal Rust Converter	Iron/Steel (converter)	DIY–Pro	N/A (prep step)	Marine-grade; great for coastal FL
Rust-Oleum Rusty Metal Primer	Iron/Steel	DIY–Pro	Base for 4–6 yr system	Deep penetration; strong rust inhibition
SW Macropoxy 646	Iron/Steel (coastal)	Pro only	Base for 7–10 yr system	Epoxy barrier for salt-air environments
Rust-Oleum Self Etching Primer	Aluminum	DIY	Base for 4–6 yr system	Creates adhesion on smooth aluminum
SW DTM Wash Primer	Aluminum/non-ferrous	Pro	Base for 5–7 yr system	Professional self-etch for large surfaces
Rust-Oleum Professional Enamel	Iron/Steel/Aluminum	DIY–Pro	4–6 years	Hard film; widely available; good DIY option
SW DTM Acrylic Coating	All metal types	Pro	5–7 years	Contractor standard; UV stable; water-based
BM Impervo Alkyd	Iron/ornamental	Pro	5–7 years	Best appearance on decorative ironwork
SW Macropoxy 646 + Urethane	Iron/Steel (coastal)	Pro only	7–10 years	Maximum protection for salt-air exposure

The Complete Paint System for Metal Fences: Why One Product Is Never Enough

The most important concept in metal fence painting is that you are building a system — not applying a single product. Each layer has a specific job, and skipping any one of them compromises the performance of the whole.

Layer 1: Surface Preparation — What Goes Underneath Determines Everything

All dirt, oxidation, loose paint, and rust must be removed before any product is applied. For iron and steel, that means wire brushing or grinding all loose rust down to stable metal. For aluminum, that means washing with TSP solution to remove oxidation and contaminants. For galvanized steel, that means cleaning any grease, chalky deposits, or white rust from the zinc surface.

Surface prep is the step that most homeowners rush and that most budget contractors skip. It is also the step that most directly determines how long the finished system lasts. Paint applied over contaminated or corroded metal does not bond to the metal — it bonds to the contamination, and when the contamination continues to break down, the paint goes with it.

Layer 2: Rust Converter — For Iron and Steel With Active Rust

After mechanical prep, if any surface rust remains on iron or steel, rust converter chemistry is applied before primer. This converts residual iron oxide into a stable compound that can be primed over. It is a chemical treatment, not a paint, and it needs 24 hours to fully react before primer goes on.

Rust converter is not required for aluminum or galvanized steel. It is specific to ferrous metal with active rust.

Layer 3: Primer — The Most Critical Coat

The right primer for the specific metal type goes on next. Rust-inhibiting primer for iron and steel. Self-etching or bonding primer for aluminum and galvanized steel. The primer creates two things: adhesion (mechanical or chemical bonding to the metal surface) and protection (rust inhibition or corrosion resistance chemistry at the metal-paint interface).

One full coat of the correct primer is the foundation that allows the topcoat to achieve its rated service life. A topcoat is designed to work in combination with a proper primer. Without it, the topcoat is unsupported and will fail significantly earlier than its rated lifespan.

Layer 4: Two Coats of DTM Topcoat

Two coats of direct-to-metal paint in semi-gloss or gloss finish complete the system. The first coat seals the primer and begins building film thickness. The second coat achieves the film thickness the product is designed to deliver — which is what provides the UV resistance, moisture barrier, and durability. One coat of topcoat on metal is not enough in Jacksonville’s conditions. Two coats is the professional standard.

Step	Wrought Iron / Steel	Aluminum / Powder Coat	Galvanized / Chain Link
Prep	Wire brush rust; degrease	TSP wash; scuff sand	Clean; degrease; light scuff
Converter	Rust converter on active rust	Not needed	Not needed
Primer	Rust-Oleum Rusty Metal or SW Pro Alkyd (inland); SW Macropoxy 646 (coastal)	Rust-Oleum Self Etching or SW DTM Wash Primer	Rust-Oleum Clean Metal or SW DTM Bonding Primer
Topcoat (2 coats)	SW DTM Acrylic or Rust-Oleum Professional or BM Impervo (ornamental)	SW DTM Acrylic or Rust-Oleum Professional	Rust-Oleum Professional (spray for chain link)
Finish	Semi-gloss or high gloss	Semi-gloss or gloss	Semi-gloss

Never use standard house paint on any metal fence:  Standard exterior acrylic latex does not contain rust-inhibiting chemistry and does not bond reliably to smooth metal surfaces. In Jacksonville’s humidity, a metal fence painted with standard house paint will show bubbling and rust return within one to two years. Metal-specific products are required — this is not an upgrade, it is the baseline.

How Jacksonville’s Climate Affects Metal Fence Paint Performance

Product recommendations for metal fences in Florida cannot be separated from the climate context. What works well in a dry inland climate may dramatically underperform in Jacksonville’s specific conditions.

Year-Round Humidity: The Constant Corrosion Driver

Jacksonville’s relative humidity regularly runs between 70 and 90 percent. Metal surfaces are essentially never completely dry for extended periods. Even after rain stops, overnight dew and morning humidity keep metal surfaces damp. This sustained moisture exposure is what makes rust-inhibiting primer non-negotiable on ferrous metal here — the paint film will inevitably have microscopic defects, and in Jacksonville’s humidity, those defects are never dry long enough to stop corrosion.

Salt Air: The Coastal Accelerant

For properties in Jacksonville Beach, Atlantic Beach, Neptune Beach, Ponte Vedra Beach, and Amelia Island — or anywhere within a few miles of the Intracoastal Waterway — salt air compounds every corrosion mechanism significantly. Salt is an electrolyte that accelerates the electrochemical reaction underlying rust formation. Coastal properties need the epoxy-based primer system (Macropoxy 646) rather than standard alkyd primers to achieve meaningful service life from an iron or steel fence paint job.

UV Radiation: Fading and Film Breakdown

With 233-plus sunny days per year, Jacksonville’s UV environment degrades topcoat films faster than cooler or cloudier climates. Colors fade. The topcoat binder breaks down. Moisture resistance decreases as the film ages. This is why gloss or semi-gloss finish is the professional standard for metal fences — the denser, harder film of a high-sheen product degrades more slowly under UV than a flat or low-sheen product.

How Long Metal Fence Paint Lasts in Jacksonville

Metal Type + Paint System	Inland FL	Coastal FL	Key Variable
Wrought iron, consumer DTM only (no proper primer)	1–2 yrs	<1 yr	Primer omission — fastest failure mode
Wrought iron, alkyd primer + professional DTM	5–7 yrs	3–5 yrs	Prep quality; rust converter use
Wrought iron, epoxy primer + urethane	8–12 yrs	7–10 yrs	Application quality; cure time honored
Aluminum, no primer	1–2 yrs	1–2 yrs	Adhesion failure — peels regardless of climate
Aluminum, self-etching primer + DTM	5–7 yrs	4–6 yrs	Oxidation removal before priming
Galvanized / chain link, bonding primer + DTM	5–7 yrs	4–5 yrs	Zinc surface prep quality

The maintenance that saves money:  Inspect your metal fence once a year. Any chip, scratch, or area where the paint has been broken exposing bare metal should be wire brushed, spot-treated with rust converter if iron, spot primed, and touched up with topcoat immediately. In Jacksonville’s humidity, an untreated chip becomes a visible rust spot within weeks and spreads beneath surrounding paint over the following months. A ten-minute touch-up prevents a full repaint.

Paint Finish for Metal Fences: Always Gloss or Semi-Gloss

The finish decision for metal fences is simpler than for house walls: gloss or semi-gloss, every time, on every metal type. Here is the short version of why.

Higher-sheen finishes create a denser, harder film with lower moisture permeability. On a metal surface in Florida’s humid climate, every reduction in moisture permeability translates directly to slower corrosion progress at any micro-defect in the film. Semi-gloss and gloss also shed water more completely than flat finishes, reducing contact time between water and the painted surface after rain.

Flat or matte paint on a metal fence in Jacksonville will look attractive for about six months and then begin failing visibly — not because the color looks bad, but because the flat film is absorbing moisture that the underlying metal turns into rust. Semi-gloss is the practical minimum for any metal fence in Florida. High gloss is the best-performing finish and the right choice for ornamental iron and decorative metalwork where appearance matters alongside protection.

Classic black: still the best choice for ornamental iron:  High-gloss black remains the most popular and best-performing color for ornamental wrought iron fencing in Jacksonville for practical as well as aesthetic reasons. The high-gloss black finish complements architectural detail, reads as elegant from the street, and delivers maximum moisture resistance. If you are restoring an iron fence that has had color applied over the years, returning to high-gloss black with the proper primer system gives you both the best look and the longest service life.

DIY vs. Professional Metal Fence Painting: An Honest Assessment

Metal fence painting sits in a middle ground — more technically demanding than painting a house wall, but not completely out of reach for a patient and prepared homeowner in the right situation. Here is an honest breakdown.

Where DIY Works Well

A short aluminum fence in good condition with minimal oxidation is a manageable DIY project. Clean the surface, apply self-etching primer, two coats of DTM topcoat in semi-gloss — that is a straightforward weekend job for a homeowner with a brush or roller and patience to apply thin, even coats.

Spot maintenance on any metal fence — treating small rust spots, touching up chips — is ideal for DIY. Catching these early and addressing them immediately is exactly the kind of maintenance that significantly extends the time between full repaints, and it is very manageable at the homeowner level.

Where Professional Painting Makes More Sense

• Any iron or steel with moderate to heavy rust: Rust removal with angle grinders, rust converter application, and full primer systems require equipment and experience. Incomplete rust removal produces a paint job that fails within a year.
• Coastal properties: The epoxy primer systems (Macropoxy 646) that provide meaningful salt-air protection require professional spray equipment and proper mixing technique. Consumer products at this performance level do not exist.
• Ornamental iron with scrollwork and decorative elements: Every recess, every scroll, every finial needs coverage on all surfaces. Missed spots are future rust sites. Experience with ornamental metalwork application is genuinely needed.
• Chain link (full repaint): Full coverage of chain link requires airless spray equipment. Brush application on chain link is impractical for anything beyond spot work.
• Large fences over 100 linear feet: Scale, equipment, and scaffolding needs make large fence projects professional territory for most homeowners.

Frequently Asked Questions: Best Paint for Metal Fences in Jacksonville, FL

What is the best paint for a metal fence in Florida?

The best paint for a metal fence in Florida depends on the metal type. For wrought iron and steel: a rust-inhibiting alkyd or epoxy primer followed by two coats of direct-to-metal (DTM) paint in gloss or semi-gloss. For aluminum: a self-etching primer followed by DTM acrylic topcoat. For galvanized steel and chain link: a galvanized metal bonding primer followed by DTM enamel. Top products for Florida conditions include Sherwin-Williams DTM Acrylic Coating over SW Pro Industrial Alkyd Primer for inland iron, SW Macropoxy 646 epoxy primer system for coastal properties, and Rust-Oleum Self Etching Primer followed by Rust-Oleum Professional for aluminum.

Can you use regular exterior paint on a metal fence?

No. Standard exterior acrylic latex paint is designed for porous surfaces like wood and stucco. It does not bond reliably to smooth metal and contains no rust-inhibiting chemistry. Applied to iron or steel in Jacksonville’s climate, standard house paint will produce bubbling and rust return within one to two years regardless of how carefully it was applied. Metal fences require metal-specific direct-to-metal products with the appropriate primer system for the specific metal type.

Do I need primer before painting a metal fence?

Yes, always. Primer is the most critical layer in any metal fence paint system. For iron and steel, a rust-inhibiting primer creates a chemical barrier that slows corrosion at the metal surface. For aluminum, a self-etching primer creates the adhesion bond that allows topcoat to stay attached to the smooth aluminum surface. For galvanized steel, a bonding primer overcomes the adhesion challenges of the zinc coating. Without the correct primer for the specific metal type, topcoat will fail early on any metal fence in Jacksonville’s climate.

What paint is best for an aluminum fence in Florida?

For an aluminum fence in Florida, the best system is Rust-Oleum Self Etching Primer (or Sherwin-Williams DTM Wash Primer for professional application) followed by two coats of Sherwin-Williams DTM Acrylic Coating or Rust-Oleum Professional Series in semi-gloss finish. The self-etching primer is what makes the difference for aluminum — it chemically bonds to the smooth aluminum surface where standard primers would not adhere properly. Cleaning off all oxidation before priming is essential for adhesion.

How long does paint last on a metal fence in Jacksonville?

With the correct product system properly applied, aluminum fences last 5 to 7 years between repaints in inland Jacksonville and 4 to 6 years in coastal locations. Wrought iron and steel with a professional-grade alkyd primer system last 5 to 7 years inland and 3 to 5 years in coastal conditions. With an epoxy primer system on iron in coastal conditions, 7 to 10 years is achievable. Budget paint or skipped primer on any metal fence reduces these ranges to 1 to 2 years in Jacksonville’s humidity. The preparation quality and primer system matter more than the topcoat brand.

About A New Leaf Painting — Metal Fence Painting Specialists in Jacksonville

My name is Thomas Drake, and I founded A New Leaf Painting in 2001. For 25 years we have been painting metal fences, gates, railings, and decorative metalwork across Jacksonville and Northeast Florida. Over 5,000 completed projects. More than 750 positive reviews online — one of the most reviewed painting company in Northeast Florida.

When it comes to metal fence painting, we do not use shortcuts and we do not apply the same product system to every metal type. We assess the metal, assess the rust or oxidation level, assess the coastal or inland exposure, and specify the right system for that specific fence. For coastal properties, that means epoxy primer. For ornamental iron with heavy rust, that means mechanical rust removal before any chemistry goes on. For aluminum, that means self-etching primer before anything else.

Every A New Leaf Painting project comes with our Iron-Clad Guarantee: if we don’t deliver a clean, thorough, and professional job, your paint is 100% free. We back that with $5 million in liability, workers compensation, and vehicle insurance coverage, and a team of background-checked project managers and crew leaders who communicate daily updates throughout your project.

Why Jacksonville Homeowners Choose A New Leaf Painting

• 25+ years of local experience painting every type of metal fence in Northeast Florida’s specific climate conditions
• 750+ verified positive reviews — the most reviewed painting company in Northeast Florida
• Product systems matched to your specific metal type, rust level, and coastal or inland exposure
• Background-checked, professionally trained crew leaders and painters on every project
• $5 million in liability, workers compensation, and vehicle insurance coverage
• Transparent estimates that we stick to — no surprise charges
• Daily project updates so you always know what is happening
• Final quality control walkthrough with the client before we call any job complete
• Iron-Clad Guarantee: clean, thorough, professional work — or your paint is free

Ready to Paint Your Jacksonville Metal Fence the Right Way?

Call or text 904-615-6599 for a free inspection and product recommendation.

Thomas Drake and the A New Leaf Painting team will assess your metal type, rust or oxidation level, and coastal exposure — and specify the exact system that will protect your fence longest.

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