How can I paint old metal lawn chairs?
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Hi Glenda, you can spray paint them! Check out some of these ideas:
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Spray paint! I prefer the Rustoleum Universal line with primer included in the painting formulation for metal patio furniture use. My rehab from white to the oil rubbed bronzes subtle metallic was a remarkable upgrade. Hope this helps.
I paint a lot of furniture. Once you've cleaned it well and removed any flaking paint with sand paper, use this shellac-based primer. https://www.amazon.com/Rust-Oleum-Corporation-01008-Primer-13-Ounce/dp/B000ZYND0A/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=BIN+primer&qid=1568864868&s=gateway&sr=8-3
Let it dry for about 45 minutes, and then you can spray paint your chairs. Here's an old metal patio table I recently painted (disregard the stenciling part). It has step-by-step instructions. https://jessicawellinginteriors.com/stencils-for-painting-an-easy-patio-table-makeover/