If you saw some of my other posts, my patio was empty a few weeks ago. After adding color and some fun accessories, it’s finally looking alive! One of the first things I did was painting my old furniture with a vibrant yellow tone named "Sunflower". I think that extra detail really helped the transformation.

Painting the furniture was not difficult, but it is a definitely patient work. If you are planning on painting your patio furniture, check out these easy steps:

Materials:

• Acrylic exterior paint with primer
• Sanding Paper
• Plastic or newspaper
• Medium and small brush
• Plastic Container

How to Paint Outdoor Furniture, Steps:

1. Protect your workspace using plastic or newspaper.

2. Sand the surface. I used a medium grit sandpaper. I sanded until the surface felt soft and smooth. This step helps remove some of the old layers, that is crucial so the new paint adheres well.

Use a damp cloth to clean any dust after sanding. Let it dry before you start painting.

3. I like to put the paint in a smaller container as needed so the big bucket doesn’t get dusty and dirty.

Let's start painting. Use a small brush for the details and edges. In my case, two coats of paint were enough.

BTW, my mom did a little renovation in her yard recently and painted her metal patio set with white spray paint in a few minutes. Spray paint is a great option for metal furniture and acrylic paint works better for wooden furniture.

Let me know if you have any questions and good luck in your patio renovation!