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The Spray Painting Tip That Every DIY’er Should Know

07/19/2018 By Diane Henkler 11 Comments

Transform metal outdoor furniture from old and rusty to sleek and stylish using this spray paint along with the most important spray painting tip you should know to achieve the perfect painted finish.

I like to buy new things as much as anyone, but sometimes it makes more sense to revitalize something already owned using spray paint.  Spray paint is budget friendly, so easy to use and in the case of one brand of spray paint and a few good spray painting application techniques – a very smart money saving choice when decorating a home.

When you can spray paint, there is no need to buy new!  Do you remember this outdoor dining table and chairs with sling seats that I spray painted? 

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I spray painted it and posted about it 5 years ago.  The photo above was taken on the deck at my previous house.

Fast forward 5 years. Here is the set with two KUBU dining chairs added. I still have the end chairs, but when we entertain on the gazebo, I bring out two of the kitchen chairs to “up the style factor” of the space.

The spray painted finish on the table and chairs has held up perfectly. No peeling or chipping. The surface looks amazing and I have Rustoleum to thank as well as my patience to make sure I applied the spray paint correctly.

Last week, in keeping with my “use what I have” decorating philosophy, I used the same spray paint to restore two very large wrought iron patio umbrella stands that are on my deck.  In less than an hour, I had brand new looking umbrella stands.

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Here is what the metal umbrella stands looked like before I made them over with spray paint.  Both are 20 years old. They were faded green with rust spots all over…. 

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