Before & After: Wooden Bench Makeover
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Who doesn't love a good before and after?
Swiping on a coat of paint is my favorite easy way to transform outdated or neglected furniture. It’s simple; it doesn’t require any expertise; and you finish with a piece of furniture you love.
When I found this sad cast-off wooden bench on the side of the road, I knew it had potential. See how I refurbished the bench—with a bit of sanding and a paint job—and gave it new life on my front porch.
Swiping on a coat of paint is my favorite easy way to transform outdated or neglected furniture. It’s simple; it doesn’t require any expertise; and you finish with a piece of furniture you love.
When I found this sad cast-off wooden bench on the side of the road, I knew it had potential. See how I refurbished the bench—with a bit of sanding and a paint job—and gave it new life on my front porch.
Abandoned in front of a house with a “free” sign taped to its front, this sweet little bench sat waiting for me to scoop it up.
Fixing this bench started with a lot of sanding. And more sanding. And taking a break when my hands hurt from all the sanding. And more sanding.
Here's what the bench looks like after the paint transformation!
This sweet little bench now lives on my front porch. It fits perfectly into a nook on the small porch, just as if it was meant to go there.
Besides the practicality of adding seating, the bench also makes the spot feel much cozier. It invites you to take a seat and relax.
Sometimes it doesn’t take much—just a coat of paint—to transform a piece of furniture. Whether you’re an old pro at redoing furniture or you’ve never done it before, I want to invite you to pick up that paintbrush.
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I have one of those iron and wood garden benches that was my moms, and now the wood really needs attention from being outside in MI year round. I'm planning on fixing up the whole thing and sending it in to Hometalk. Maybe not until Spring tho' 😊
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