How to Spray Paint Lawn Furniture

Outdoor furniture takes a lot of abuse. Wood rots. Metal rusts. Plastic discolors. Old lawn furniture can cause an unsightly blight on an otherwise beautiful back yard. Painting furniture is a cost effective way to revitalize that old furniture. Spray paint makes the job quick and easy. You'll be admiring your handiwork in no time, and your back yard will thank you.

Things You'll Need

• Drop cloth
• Rag
• Sandpaper
• Wire brush
• Scrap wood
• Deglosser
• Metal primer
• High gloss enamel spray paint

Instructions

Preparing to Paint

1. Ventilate the area by either going outside or opening the windows.

2. Set up your work area by spreading the drop cloth.

3. Remove old paint with a wire brush. Sand any rust down with sandpaper.

4. Put on the deglosser first. Deglossers clean and dull to make surfaces paint ready.

5. Apply primer to protect your newly painted project from rusting.

Painting

1. Place furniture on the scrap wood. Elevating each piece promotes better coverage and fast drying.

2. Shake each paint can for about a minute.

3. Spray each piece from side to side with even, overlapping strokes. Keep the can 12 inches away from the furniture's surface.

Tips & Warnings

• Use paint formulated for the specific surface you are painting. Rustoleum works well for metal. Krylon brand Fusion is a special paint for plastic.

Resources

• Find a wide variety of paint products.
• Home Depot offers great advice on home improvement projects.