The cushion on my porch furniture are outdated and old looking.
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Julia
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The fabric on the cushions is either polypropylene or some kind of plastic. They are very durable (27 years old) and they dry very quickly. What kind of paint (if any) can I paint and not have peeling or cracking ?
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I actually used regular spray paint (Rustoleum) to paint mine. The color is lasting fairly well and doesn't rub off on clothing after it's fully dry. You could try the underside of one to see how your fabric takes the paint before doing them all. I just went ahead and used this method because I figured if I could get at least one more summer out of ours it would be worth it....before having to recover in new fabric. :-)
CK
on Jul 25, 2016
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Rustoleum or Krylon should work.
Janet Pizaro
on Jul 25, 2016
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Someone suggested in an earlier post that you use Martha Stewart sizing to add to the paint. That should keep the fabric from getting to hard. Wish I could say I had already tried it, but still on my to do list.
Tricia Jackson Jones
on Jul 25, 2016
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Automotive upholstery paint from the auto parts store.
Monicamr2
on Jul 25, 2016
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Another super ez idea is to gently cut one side of the cover slip it off and cut along the seams, and use the pieces as your pattern, go to Joannes or ? buy some new outdoor fade resistent fabric and simply make some new covers! You dont even need to sew, you can use fabric glue :)
Laurie Kilts
on Jul 25, 2016
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I used chalk paint on mine
Elizabeth Dion
on Jul 26, 2016
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I needed to cover my patio cushions quick and inexpensively for an unexpected wake. I bought matching inexpensive bath/beach sheets at K-mart that matched my patio colors, I used office supply spring clips and bungee cords to attach the towels and was able to hide them. Looked great and when cushions went on clearance later that year I could replace them and used the towels inside.
Michelle J Hall Johnson
on Jul 26, 2016
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I like your cushions-would just new throw pillows in vibrant colours give you the change you want?
Mary-Ann
on Jul 29, 2016
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i use a duvet cover. put all cushions inside and tuck. this is a good temporary solution. i get my duvet covers at second hand stores usually under $10.
Snackprincess
on Jul 31, 2016
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Rustoleum makes a fabric paint that should do the trick. It has great reviews!
Patricia Golightly
on Aug 05, 2016
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Thanks. I guess from the responses I got, I am torn between milk paint & rust oleum fabric paint.
Julia
on Aug 05, 2016
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Cut and cover with cheap vinyl table cloths. Tack underneath. Easy to change with seasons!
Sadie
on Sep 25, 2016
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