Iron and Wood Bench Make Over. Who knew it looked so bad before!!!!

We've had this bench right outside our front door for years. We sit there to read the mail and newspaper, watch the birds, wave at the neighbors and talk about how much the lawn needs mowed. One day while in a what can I paint now binge, I looked at, I mean REALLY LOOKED AT, that bench. Wow, it was rough looking. I took it apart, scrubbed, sanded, painted and put it back together. That sounds so easy, doesn't it? Well, it really was very simple. The bench is heavy and the process a little time consuming, but it is something most anyone can do! Check it out and see what you think!

10 Comments

Sharron W Memphis, TN

Well it's certainly pretty now! I just did ours as well, but had to replace some broken boards....

on Aug 10, 2012 · Like 1
Miriam I New York, NY

I love the pink. I'd like to see a pretty shot of the updated bench with the flowers - I bet that looks gorgeous!

on Aug 10, 2012 · Like 1
Donna R Lumberton, TX

Beautiful is what I think! Like the black and white with the pops of color in the flowers and pillows. Cheerful place to sit.

on Aug 11, 2012 · Like 3
Leida R Tampa, FL

BEAUTIFUL WORK!!! I love it!!!

on Aug 14, 2012 · Like 2
Shabby French Country Cot... Brunswick, GA

Thank you, Leida, Donna, Miriam and Sharron. Miriam, I added another shot of the bench after I potted the flowers you liked.

on Aug 14, 2012 · Like 2
Sharron W Memphis, TN

Really Really Pretty and restfull Looking! I know you enjoy sitting out there in the evenings....

on Aug 15, 2012 · Like 2
Marg C Middletown, NY

I have 2 benches where the wood has gone bad. I'm always looking at them thinking that I have to do something with them! you've inspired me!

on Aug 15, 2012 · Like 2
Shabby French Country Cot... Brunswick, GA

Thank you, Sharron. Yes, we do enjoy it a lot. Marg, I'm glad to have inspired you! We have two more benches we need to replace slats on and refinish. I need to get inspired again too! And I am visiting my family in Tennesse right now. My mom and I were just talking about her bench in the front yard which needs some work. We are going to town today to buy two benches for her back yard. Benches and shelves are two things you just can never have too many of!!!

on Aug 15, 2012 · Like 3
Marg C Middletown, NY

I agree with that! I love shelves too.

on Aug 17, 2012 · Like 3
Juls Owings Anna, OH

I now know I need to do this with my own.

on Apr 16, 2013 · Like 0