Here's How to Give Your Outdoor Furniture an Instant Update

By Sarah Lipoff

Updated on 9/22/2015 at 3:00 AM

One of my favorite things to do is hit garage sales in my area. Sometimes it's just to browse and potentially get a sneak peek of what other people's houses look like, and then there are the times I'm on the hunt for something. I happened upon an outdoor furniture set that needed a touch-up but was otherwise in great condition and had to bring the set home. There was quite a bit of rust in a couple of spots on the furniture, but a coating of spray paint can do wonders. Here's how to give your old outdoor items a quick refresh.

  1. Take a look at your furniture and think about what color would work best with for your project. I decided a lighter shade would brighten everything up.
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  1. Head outdoors or to a well-ventilated area and cover with a drop cloth to protect your space.
  2. Wipe down the item, using soapy water and a soft cloth to remove any dirt or spider webs. This makes for a nice, smooth surface to paint.
  3. If there's any rust, gently brush with sandpaper or a metal brush then wipe clean. I used KRYLON Covermaxx in almond for coating my chairs.
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  1. Flip the chairs over and give an even coat of paint. Once dry, flip and paint the other side.
  2. Touch up as needed and enjoy your new furniture!
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