How to Paint a Wooden Picnic Table

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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No one enjoys eating at a picnic table that hasn't been properly cared for and painted. If you own a picnic table, you can keep your table looking fresh with a coat of paint.

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Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

Wire brush
Sandpaper
Paint
Paintbrush

Step1

Wash the picnic table and let it air dry.

Step2

Use a wire brush to scrape off any peeling paint.

Step3

Sand out any rough patches in the wood. You may want to use an electric sander if you have much sanding to do. Use a coarse grit sand paper on stubborn rough spots, and then finish with a finer grit sand paper. Carefully sand the ends of the picnic table as well.

Step4

Choose a dry, windless day to paint the table outside. It's easier to see any spots you miss if you paint in the shade.

Step5

Start painting the table on the top and work your way down. Paint the underside of the table, too. Cover every crevice of the table. Make sure you use an outdoor paint.

Step6

Let the first coat dry thoroughly, and then give the picnic table a second coat. Let the second coat dry entirely before you use your picnic table.