Yard Sale Lawn Chair Makeover with Spray Paint
Spray Paint Makeover
A few years ago my husband and I went to a yard sale which we don't do often but my sister called me and told me about this particular one and said that there might be something I would like so off we went. It was already late in the day but there were two wooden lawn chairs still available and they were only $5.00 each. They were in good shape and the cushions, though dated, were in perfect condition, just a little weathered. I could see the potential in them and even if I didn't get around to making them over any time soon I could still use them in my yard...score!
(Excuse some of the photos-I can't find the originals so these are the best I can do!).The above are the before pics - the chairs needed to be scrubbed up but they were definitely worth $10.00 for the set.This is the first makeover. I spray painted the chairs with pink and blue spray paint (not sure WHY I chose those colors...but I did!) and gave them a bit of a distressed finish.This was the way they stayed for a few years....but then, I got the urge to do them again and this time to go BOLD!
I chose Rust-Oleum Painter's Touch in Coral Gloss and Key Lime.The first time I painted the chairs I used a satin finish and I didn't sand the chairs....I just scrubbed them well and then painted. This time, though, I sanded the chairs first. All the way down to the wood on some areas. On the areas that were in pretty good shape I just sanded off any loose paint. I also thoroughly washed and dried the chairs with a water-ammonia mixture. After several coats of paint - it took 2 cans of spray paint per chair - I was thrilled with the results. The chairs have held up beautifully and look so much better - so for the price of the chairs $10.00, and roughly $20.00 worth of spray paint I have two beautiful chairs that are perfect for sitting in my favorite place in the yard.
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What an amazing transformation Mary Beth!! I absolutely LOVE those colors!
Thanks so much, Vanessa! xo
I was just eyeing this color 2 days ago! Man, girl. We are on the same wave length! What a difference it made.
Thanks so much, Julie! I'd love to see whatever you use it on - it is bold but gorgeous!
I love the bold look! I've been thinking I need some coral in our house and that may just be the perfect color!
I love the bright colors on your lawn chairs. They go perfectly with all the beautiful flowers in your yard. It looks like a perfect spot to just sit and enjoy the outdoors with a friend.
Also, thank you for hosting the Project Inspire{d} link party. It's always filled with so many creative ideas.