Painting Outdoor Wood Furniture White

Choose exterior latex paint for outdoor furniture.

Painting outdoor wood furniture white. Go over even surfaces of the furniture with a foam roller. How to apply wood stain. Mix the paint well and using a clean paint brush i use a regular bristled brush not a foam brush brush on a very thin first coat. If you are new to furniture painting and want to learn how to update old furniture with paint you can always start at the beginning with how to paint.

Spray paint patio furniture. Shabby chic cabinet from an old worn out cupboard. Your furniture will look much better if you use several light coats rather than a single heavy one. See how to distress white painted wood furniture in this farmhouse painted cart tutorial.

If using brush on paint consider using a primer before applying a new fresh coat of colour. New wood old plastic painted metal painted wood and the type of paint chosen a variety of items should be considered. To paint outdoor wood furniture i highly recommend starting with a stain blocking primer followed by 3 coats of latex outdoor primer and multiple coats of exterior latex paint. Conventional spray paints work best for painting outdoor furniture made of wicker wood and metal.

Depending on the state of the furniture eg. Outdoor latex paint usually has ultraviolet protection that protects the color and finish of the paint in the bright outdoor sun during summer months. Just as with the primer its very important to do a number. A vintage cupboard with damage and grease has been cleaned up and transformed into a painted shabby chic cabinet with a pop of color inside.

There is special spray paint formulated for outdoor plastic furniture. Coat the wooden furniture in a thin layer of latex or other indoor paint. For mild cases you can mix up your own solution using one part of household bleach to three parts water its best to do this outdoors or in a well ventilated area be sure to rinse the furniture and allow it to completely dry before applying the stain. Work fairly quickly but dont apply too much paint at once.

This paint is so versatile this same color is the base color on a table makeover project with wood stain tops and white painted bottoms you can see that project here.