On Mon, 13 Oct 2008 21:31:55 +0100, Bruce wrote:

wrote:

What if your intention is just to paint the plastered wall ..would you
want the metal exposed to the atmosphere in that situation.


The metal is made from galvanised steel sheet, so there is no problem
with it being left exposed to the atmosphere.

I think you missed the point I was attempting to make ...about
painting the wall...