French Painted Furniture – Safavieh
We have all come across wicker sets second hand that could use a new coat of paint, or a wooden patio set that has seen better days. Why buy new, when you can fix up something vintage or used?
Here, we’ll provide recommendations for the best paint options out there for your outdoor furniture painting needs.
Consider bringing a swatch of your exterior house paint or that of your outdoor furniture fabric along with you when deciding on color choices. With so many color choices available, it is nice to be able to get the exact shade of the hue you are working with, rather than just guessing.
Consider the theme of your surroundings– Equally important is the consideration of floral colors that surround the furniture. What colors are in the natural landscape of flowers and other vegetation? Do you have a stone wall or patio? You want your outdoor furniture to blend nicely with the environment in which it sits, so consider the many elements of that environment when picking your paint color.
Paint when it is dry- Paint needs time to dry and will not adhere to surfaces that are not dry. Don’t consider painting your project on a rainy day, but rather wait for a dry warm day. If you plan on painting in the winter or the spring when it is cold, or rainy, move your furniture in the garage, and use a space heater to warm up the room.
Clean your furniture first- Paint won’t adhere very well to dirty or rough surfaces, so be sure to clean your furniture well before spraying or painting your furniture.
When working with left over paint, mix it in one container– Mixing multiple cans of the same color of paint into a larger container, such as a five-gallon bucket, will help ensure a uniform color is applied to your outdoor furniture collection.
One important thing to be aware of when considering the type of paint you’ll use on your outdoor furniture is that indoor and outdoor paints are different from each other. Moisture from the outdoors can cause paint to chip and peel so it is best to choose something formulated for the outdoors.
Enamel Paint
Enamel paint is resistant to peeling and is an example of the type of paint you want to buy for outdoor furniture. As enamel paint dries, it tends to be harder. This means that it is less impacted by moisture from rain, or snow. Enamel paint is often oil-based, but you can also find water-based enamel paints.
All-Acrylic Paints – “100 percent acrylic latex” on the label is a paint that remains flexible, breathable, and colorfast far longer than paints made with vinyl resins or acrylic blends. It also adheres well to most surfaces allowing you to use it on wood, vinyl, metal, and masonry.
Water-Based vs. Oil-Based– Water-based paints are flexible enough to expand and contract with the change of the weather. In general, they are breathable, so they won’t trap moisture and crack or peel. Oil-based paints offer better adhesion and stain blocking, so they are better for chalky surfaces, stained surfaces, bleeding woods (tannin or sap) and metals that rust.
Krylon Paints
To make the process far easier, Good Housekeeping recommends the Krylon brand, which can be found at Ace Hardware or online at Amazon.
Krylon H20 Latex option is environmentally friendly, low-odor, and is water-based so it cleans up easily when you’re done! The Fusion For Plastic® series allows you to spray paint plastic pieces without primer or prep. The plastic series can also be used outdoors.
Sherwin Williams Duration Acrylic is self-priming, mildew-resistant, and is also resistant to blistering and peeling. PermaLast technology enables the paint to last far longer than other outdoor paints. There are also over 1,500 beautiful colors from which to choose.
Best Paints According To Consumer Reports– Sherwin-Williams’ Duration, in satin and semigloss finishes, took the top rating in the rankings, and finished No. 2 in ratings of flat paints, behind California Paints’ Fres-Coat Velvet Flat according to Consumer Reports. They say this brand still looks impressive after the equivalent of nine years. Glidden’s Premium flat and satin paints are two of “several” finishes that performed almost as well for a markedly lower price. Read more here
Instead of spending a bunch of money buying new outdoor furniture, consider just giving it a new coat of paint. You’ll save money and your furniture will look almost as good as new!
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If you want to have a good time with people who are very important to you, in an ideal environment is a good place to start looking for comfortable furniture. Finding the best furniture that suits your outdoor place within your budget is not as challenging as its sounds. Below are some tips to help you get the idea.
1) Select Furniture That Is Practical:
When selecting furniture for your patio, one of the most important things to consider is the comfort. Why spend thousands of dollars on a set that you don’t want to lounge in on your Sundays? Furniture that comes with cushions is ideal for supreme comfort. Most importantly, working with furniture that fits your space. You want look for furniture that is also practical for what you would be doing often. Do you have BBQ’s? A full size dining table with matching chairs would be perfect, rather than a sofa. Rocking chairs also can be a really nice investment if you like to read your morning news outside.
2) Select Furniture You Are Attracted To:
Your outdoor patio furniture should be a reflection of your style. Wooden furniture can always be painted to match the color scheme of your patio or architecture and design of your house. Consider the style of your landscape, and the overall design that you are attracted to.
3. Choose A Great Looking Set Within Your Price Range:
Not everyone has several grand to blow on patio furniture. Although, don’t be under the assumption that there is not great options for a small budget. If you are working within a budget, add to your collection overtime, by adding in complementing pieces such as all wood sets, or all metal sets. This can allow you to update the pieces by buying new cushions, or simply painting your sets.
4. Choose The Materials Best Suited For Your Climate:
There is a wide variety of patio furniture available, which are made of different materials keeping different properties in mind. Here are some materials that you need to consider when buying patio furniture:
a) Wood
If you are looking for durable and maintenance free furniture for your patio than wood might not be the best option. With wood furniture, sealing the wood, or re-painting needs to be done every few years. Wood is one of the supreme choices for patio furniture. It has a very high end appeal, and can look amazing as it ages outside with the elements. Cedar and eucalyptus are the most popular types of woods. Working with the proper paints and wood seals will ensure your wooden pieces last longer.
b) Wrought iron
Wrought iron is most popular material which is used to make outdoor patio furniture. It is also the classic choice of furniture in France. It is the strongest and reliable outdoor furniture material. Metal can be left in the sun, in the rain and in the snow, and it will always weather quite nicely over time. Iron can be painted, but it looks quite terrific in it’s natural state.
c) Aluminum
Aluminum is considered to be reliable and durable because it is rust free. It is also lighter than wrought iron and wood. It is best for low maintenance and you can easily move as it is lighter than wrought iron and wood.
Here are several classy outdoor looks that you can get some ideas from for this spring and summer.
LuuNguyen Co., Ltd company is a leading garden furniture producer in Vietnam. They produce absolutely beautiful garden furniture made from hardwood such as Eucalyptus, Acacia, and Teak. LuuNguyen garden furniture can be found on Amazon.
Here are my favorites:
1. LuuNguyen Reclining Folding Arm Chair Set of 2 $179
2. LuuNguyen Hardwood Folding Side Table $43
3. LuuNguyen Folding Table, 28 by 28 by 30-Inches $99
4. LuuNguyen Folding Chair Set of 2 $99
5. LuuNguyen – Lindy Hardwood Chaise Lounge $149
6. LuuNguyen 7-Piece Dining Set $649
7. LuuNguyen Rocking Chair $99
8. LuuNguyen 7-Piece Extension Expandable Dining Set $800
9. LuuNguyen Four Foot Hardwood Bench $139
10. LuuNguyen 11-Piece Extension Expandable Dining Set $1000
11. LuuNguyen Five Foot Hardwood Bench $139
12. LuuNguyen 5-Piece Conversation Deep Seating Set
A wisteria-covered trellis on the garden terrace- Elle Decor
Sonnet Chair and Table From –JANUS et Cie
Relais Collection –JANUS et Cie
A rustic gazebo is the farm’s only real dining room. Wicker chairs surround an antique pine table that Barber stained gray to blend with the weathered posts. –Visit housebeautiful.com
Garden chairs have cushions covered in a Perennials acrylic;
the tableware is by Oscar de la Renta. Visit elledecor.com
Living room terrace of this Hudson River Valley home
Basket Wagon! by Janus et Cie
Elle Decor; Deauville chaise longues by Janus et Cie with cushions
covered in SeaCloth’s Chic Stripe acrylic offer a view of the dock from
the back terrace of a Connecticut house. Photographer: Pieter
Estersohn Designer: Lynn Morgan Homeowner: Susan and Chuck Harris
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Planters with birds-of-paradise flank the entrance to this poolhouse. Visit elledecor.com
Amy and Todd Hase with their daughters and miniature donkeys Simon (left) and Cowboy
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Sorrento Double Chaise Lounge with Cushions,
British Colonial Ottoman with Cushion- Front Gate
The porch serves as an open-air dining pavilion with views of the Sawtooth Mountains Elle Decor
