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Paint Furniture to Make it Last Outdoors

This year, consider giving your outdoor furniture a fresh look with paint. Take a good look at your furniture and decide if painting is worth it. You can certainly fix a wobbly chair or repair scratches and dents, but don’t bother painting a piece of furniture that is falling apart.

If you decide to paint your outdoor furniture, choose exterior acrylic latex. Keep in mind that there are real quality differences among acrylic paints. Avoid the cheap stuff. You’re putting a lot of work into this. Go ahead and spend an extra $10 to $20 on paint that will look better and last longer. Don’t know what to do without your old worn-out furniture? Here are a few ways to get rid of old furniture.

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Create a Statement Piece

With a fresh coat of bright, bold paint, a humble piece of wood furniture can become a standout. Yellows, reds and pinks will pop against gray, black and white interiors and also in outdoor environments against all that natural greenery.

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