How to Paint a Picnic Table
Everybody loves a picnic with delicious treats and yummy delicacies. But a worn or dirty picnic table with peeling paint can make your appetite head south. Fortunately, it's easy to bring a weathered table to back to life with a little TLC and a cheery coat of paint. Make a weekend project of painting your wooden picnic table, then enjoy a picnic with your family in the great outdoors later. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Water
- Mild detergent
- Hose
- Bucket
- Scrub brush
- Wire brush
- Medium fine sandpaper
- Tack cloth
- Primer
- Tarps or dropcloths
- Exterior primer
- Paint brush
- Paint roller
- Paint tray
- Exterior paint
- Exterior spray paint
Instructions
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Mix a small amount of mild detergent and water in a bucket. Remove excess dirt or stains from the picnic table with a scrub brush dipped in the solution. Rinse well, and allow the table dry thoroughly.
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Remove loose or chipped paint with a wire brush. Scrape in a repetitive motion to lift away any large chunks.
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Smooth any rough paint patches or worn wood with a piece of medium fine sandpaper. Feather the edges of any pits or scratches.
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Wipe away any sawdust or debris with a tack cloth. Paint or primer will not stick to dust or dirt.
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Lay a drop cloth on your exterior patio, garage, grass or wherever you will paint the table.
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Spray or brush an exterior primer on the bare wood. Don't forget the legs of the table. Allow the primer to dry completely before proceeding to paint the picnic table.
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Apply a quality exterior paint as the final finish. Use a spray can or paint brush and use smooth, even strokes. Let the first coat dry thoroughly, then apply another coat.
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Allow the coats of paint to dry completely before using the picnic table.
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References
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