Indoor furniture turned outdoor furniture
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What kind of paint could I use to turn this indoor dining set into outdoor set? It would be exposed to the sun and rain and our dogs here in North Texas. The set belonged to my grandmother, my daughter has had it for years and now no longer has room. Nor do I inside. It's wood, we painted black when my daughter took it. Thanks!
Rust oleum makes outdoor paint that you can get in a spray form or brush on. I would use that and possibly seal it with a waterproofing sealer . The outdoor paint may not even need to be sealed. I used some on a lite side table for my porch but I didn't seal it because it was under a covering.
I might try porch paint if I didn' mind shine
Hi Sheila, hope this helps you out,
https://www.diynetwork.com/how-to/outdoors/outdoor-spaces/how-to-prep-and-refinish-indoor-furniture-to-use-outside
Hello there,
Maybe a Paint suitable for Boats? Be prepared to have to paint or varnish them every year!
Interesting idea. Hope you get the answer that you need. I would always think that water + sun would be the enemy of UNTREATED wood and most painted surfaces do not hold up overtime with outdoor exposure. My PT decking in particular needs treatment every year!
That being said I did paint Rustoleum UltraCover paint products on some flags, wood skiis, bird houses and also painted (and sealed with spar Varathane) a wooden gnome.
Rustoleum UltraCover painted products have held up -so far out- of direct sun.
I would suggest calling your favorite paint manufacturer and asking their official recommendation before proceeding with time trouble and cost of purchasing paint for your furniture.
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For outdoor use, go with a high-quality outdoor paint that's designed to withstand the sun and rain. Look for one specifically labeled for outdoor furniture.
As for the color, white is a good choice as it reflects sunlight and can help keep the furniture cooler. Plus, it gives a classic look that matches well with outdoor settings.
Consider adding your personal touch with the decoupage. Check out this article about decoupage projects if you're a newbie! It adds a unique charm and can protect the wood from moisture. Good luck!
If it's going to be exposed to the elements outdoors, especially in Texas heat, sun, and humidity, they are going to degrade, and relatively quickly, pretty well regardless of how you try to protect them. You can use marine grade sealer or marine grade paints. You'd want to seal the paint very well. Ultimately, not to be a downer, the glues and wood will start to give out fast since it's an indoor set. If there's any way to protect them from the sun, they'll last a bit longer.
I would go to a boat store and get Marine Paint and Spar Marine top coat. If it is good for boats it should work in your yard.