Your step-by-step guide to painting outdoor wood furniture like a pro and make it last a long time in the rain and shine! Just follow these simple tips and tricks!

supplies needed

Soap and scrub brush

Power Washer or a hose with a pressure attachment

Tack Cloth

Zinsser oil based primer

Fine sanding sponges

Disposable Paint Brushes

White Water-Based Primer

STEP 1 – CLEAN THE FURNITURE

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Give it a good cleaning to get all the dirt and grime out.

STEP 2 – FIX AND MAKE BASIC REPAIRS

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Tighten any exposed screws. If you have dents or holes, you could fill them with wood putty at this time too!

Step 3 – SAND

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Using a sanding sponge, go over the entire furniture to give it a light sand and remove any old finish.

STEP 4 – PICK THE PAINT COLOR

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This might as well be the hardest decision I made! I got about a dozen paint chips and taped them to the bench and try them in the setting.

Step 5 – PRIME OUTDOOR WOOD FURNITURE

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Primer needs to be applied in 2 steps on this old wood furniture.

Step 6 – PAINT

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Apply 3 coats of paint to the furniture using the paint sprayer.  The three coats are essential to achieve a durable finish.

Step 7 – FINAL FINISH

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Finish with 2 coats of exterior polyurethane in semi-gloss sanding lightly with a fine sanding sponge between coats.

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Here is the final patio set!

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