How to Paint Plastic Outdoor Furniture

Amy
by Amy
These plastic adirondack chairs were headed to the dump until I intercepted. They were exactly what I needed and with a little fresh paint they are the perfect chairs for a quiet spot under the trees.
While driving out of my neighborhood I spotted these chairs up on my neighbors driveway next to the garbage can. They hadn't been taken down to the curb for trash day yet, but they looked like they were headed there. I knocked on my neighbors door and asked if she was throwing the chairs away. She said she didn't have room in their moving truck and had just bought them last year. She gladly gave them to me. I was thrilled!
I hosed them off and gave them two quick coats of white spray paint.
Rust-oleum ultra cover works great on plastic outdoor furniture. It has paint and primer in one and the coverage worked like a charm on these chairs. Satin finish works best; from prior experience the gloss finish doesn't hold up as well to the outside elements.


Allow paint to dry before spraying the second coat. Thankfully this paint dries very quickly.
I placed these chairs under some beautiful trees right above the creek.
It's the perfect spot to sit and drink a glass of lemonade and listen to the birds and the creek trickle by.
Amy
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  • Mary from the Garden Mary from the Garden on Feb 03, 2017
    How many chairs will one tin cover
  • Kay Kay on May 03, 2017

    Are theese chairs plastic or wood? Would I be able to paint plastic ones? I have some white plastic ones. If I can, what type if paint should I use, plus will I need to sand and or prime them first. Many thanks in advance for this. Kay Adelaide Australia

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  • Joanie Joanie on May 01, 2018

    A can of paint does wonders.......this looks so relaxing.

  • Deb Deb on Jun 30, 2021

    My daughter in law painted 4 of these in bright summer colors for around their fire pit. 5 years later they still look great

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