Restoring an Outdoor Bench With Colored Stain
by
Jessica Hill
Protect an outdoor bench from the elements and add character and color.
Colored stain gave the old bench a new look
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The bench was in bad shape before hand
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I chose a weather-proofing stain tinted a deep blue
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The ironwork got a protective coat of rust-proofing spray paint
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Much prettier AND it's protected from the elements
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Fantastic!
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Beautiful Job. I worked on an iron bench my neighbors threw away. I salvaged it and her is a picture.
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Wood slats be restored to a clear finish ?
Prepping the cast iron for painting ?
I like this article, but have a couple questions. #1 original wood has been left unprtected for some time. Wondering if this can be restored to keep clear rather than painting. Heavy wood appears to be Oak. #2 Cast Iron has develped a "green" hue..also from exposure, almost like the oxidation on brass or copper. Question is best way to prep for painting, surely this will leech thru the paint... Help ????