Latex paint 20 to 50 per gallon labeled for exterior use is best for outdoor furniture from wooden or metal patio sets to plastic lounge chairs.
Outdoor metal furniture paint colors.
There is special spray paint formulated for outdoor plastic furniture.
Opt for oil based paint if painting outdoor metal surfaces such as fences patio furniture or backyard grills as well as heavily used indoor items like kitchen cabinets and window frames.
There is a large selection of colored stains to choose from.
However to achieve a top quality spray paint job follow these tips.
For metal the 2x rust oleum paint that i mentioned above does work well but i think the rust oleum protective enamel spray paints are the best to use because it protects against rust and the enamel is the most durable top coat sealant out there.
Paint is the easiest and cheapest way to update your old furniture.
Apply stops rust protective enamel spray paint following the directions on the can and let it dry for 2 4 hours before handling and 24 hours before full use.
My patio furniture survives very harsh winter weather pretty well but after several years the paint cracks the colors fade and i am usually ready for a fun change anyway.
If you are starting with rusty metal furniture you will need to sand down the rust and consider using a prime coat before spray painting.
Then prime with several light coats.
Spray paint patio furniture.
Wood furniture is probably better off stained.
Give new life to dirty rusty outdoor metal or wrought iron patio furniture with spray paint.
Choose exterior latex paint for outdoor furniture.
Let the primer dry for 30 minutes.
For spray painting metal outdoor furniture accessories i have again found that rust oleum products and paints hold up the best.
Apply universal bonding primer to the metal furniture using slow even strokes slightly overlapping each one for the best coverage.
Both are easy to spray paint though it will take several layers with drying time in between to make it look as solid as the color you choose to paint.
Metal and rattan are the most.
Rinse thoroughly to remove all chemicals.
Conventional spray paints work best for painting outdoor furniture made of wicker wood and metal.
By virtue of being wood the furniture will already blend into a natural setting.
A new coat of paint gives everything a new look and if your outdoor furniture looks anything like mine it needs a facelift badly.
Which is why i decided to spray paint my boring beige patio table and chairs as part of my deck makeover learning how to paint outdoor metal furniture has definitely had a big impact on my outdoor decor.
Metal and rattan are the most common surfaces to paint on.
If you re using spray paint for outdoor furniture you can skip the primer.
Once that is dry paint.