why do we apply paint on iron articles? Share with your friends Share 0 Rajendra Kumar answered this Kindly refer the link provided:https://www.meritnation.com/ask-answer/question/why-do-we-apply-paint-on-iron-articles/chemical-reactions-and-equations/6291631 0 View Full Answer Kasthuri answered this Iron articles are painted to prevent them from rusting. After painting iron surface does not come in contact with moisture and air which cause rusting. 0