How to Paint Vintage Metal Chairs

by DaisyMaeBelle - Melissa

I have had these chairs for years. They were old when I got them! I have painted them several times, but the paint just chips right off. This time, I took all of the right steps to make that paint hold on tight!

I used these products to get the finish I was looking for.

They look brand new!

This finish should hold for a while.

Now we can enjoy these chairs on our new deck.

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Lisa Wiggins Byrd on May 31, 2017

Did u use a spray can or brush paint the finished look.

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Laurie on Jul 15, 2021

This color is exactly what I am looking for for my chairs. Can you please share the name of it? Thank you!

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Teresa Pittman-Bass on Jun 15, 2015
What is the color you used. I love the color!

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- DaisyMaeBelle - Melissa on Jun 17, 2015
  @Teresa Pittman-Bass I honestly can't remember the name of the color! I did use Rustoleum Ulta Cover (paint and primer in one) in the sage green. And I did get it at Lowes. It might be called Sage Green?! So sorry that I don't know!
  
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- Teresa Pittman-Bass on Jun 18, 2015
  @DaisyMaeBelle - Melissa Thanks for the response! It looks a lot like the sage green to me. :)
  
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Sus4042017 on Jan 18, 2016
I used the 2X, but if left outside, chairs chip off pretty quickly. I still sprayed all of mine to help keep them from more rust. I plan to sandblast them and have them powdercoated for more permanent finish that is more weather resistant. Expensive, but worth it. I collect these gems, picking them up mostly at yard sales.

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