How to Spray Paint Furniture in the Winter

A can of spray paint can transform your old furniture.

Old furniture can be refreshed with a coat of spray paint. Spray painting is a quick method of applying a fresh coat of paint to furniture, and its fast drying time makes it preferable over regular paint in the winter time. This is especially good for giving new life to patio furniture so you can have it all ready to use by the summer. Applying a couple coats of spray paint will not take long and will only cost a couple of dollars making it a project worth trying before buying new furniture.

Things You'll Need

• Spray paint
• Plastic coverings
• Goggles
• Heater (optional)
• Blow dryer (optional)

Instructions

1. Put your safety goggles. Spray paint is airborne and can blow into your eyes if they are left unprotected.

2. Move your furniture to a well ventilated and covered area. This is important to keep your furniture dry in case a storm rolls in and warm because the cold weather will prevent the paint from drying.

3. Cover the surrounding area with plastic to protect near objects from being painted.

4. Shake the can of spray paint to properly mix the paint inside the can. Make sure to hold the can with the spray nozzle pointed away from you in case it accidentally sprays.

5. Hold the can 8 inches away from the piece of furniture you are painting and press down the spray button on top the spray paint can. Spray a light coat of paint over the furniture, make sure not to spray the same area longer than a fraction of a second. Spraying a thick coat of paint will greatly increase the drying time especially in cold weather conditions.

6. Let the light coat of paint dry completely, then reapply another light coat of paint to darken the color. Use a blow dryer or heater to accelerate the drying process. Repeat this process until the desired covering and color is achieved.

Tips & Warnings

• Do not look into the nozzle on the spray paint can.

• Keep the spray paint out of reach of children.

• Spray paint is combustible so keep away from open flames and heat sources.

References

• Columbia Paint and Coatings: Painting in Cold Weather
• WoodZone.com: The Correct Way to Shake a Spray Paint Can