How to Keep Metal from Rusting Underground

1

Choose stainless steel for the best protection against rust.

Choose stainless steel for the best protection against rust.

2

Go with aluminum for a cheaper alternative to stainless.

Go with aluminum for a cheaper alternative to stainless.

3

Use powder-coated metal to help prevent rust from forming.

Use powder-coated metal to help prevent rust from forming.

4

Select galvanized metal for its sacrificial metal coating.

Select galvanized metal for its sacrificial metal coating.

5

Pick copper for underground pipes and tubing.

Pick copper for underground pipes and tubing.

6

Paint uncoated metal with primer for a cost-effective option.

Paint uncoated metal with primer for a cost-effective option.

7

Spray on a commercial rust prevention product for a simple alternative.

Spray on a commercial rust prevention product for a simple alternative.

8

Try bluing the metal

Try bluing the metal

9

Install cathodic protection to protect against leaks and spills.

Install cathodic protection to protect against leaks and spills.

10

Choose BLO to protect unfinished metal or cast iron.

Choose BLO to protect unfinished metal or cast iron.

11

Use a blowtorch

Use a blowtorch

12

Apply a coat of BLO with a clean cloth.

Apply a coat of BLO with a clean cloth.

13

Let the metal dry and then apply another coat.

Let the metal dry and then apply another coat.

14

Allow the cloth to dry or burn it to dispose of it.

Allow the cloth to dry or burn it to dispose of it.

How to Keep Metal from Rusting Underground

Steps

Choose stainless steel for the best protection against rust.

Go with aluminum for a cheaper alternative to stainless.

Use powder-coated metal to help prevent rust from forming.

Select galvanized metal for its sacrificial metal coating.

Pick copper for underground pipes and tubing.

Paint uncoated metal with primer for a cost-effective option.