Kid Sized Park Bench Makeover
Tucked away beside my porch, next to my hydrangeas, was a wobbly, forgotten little park bench. It had been left out all winter and hadn’t weathered very well. I picked up the little bench a few years ago at a yard sale when it was still in good shape. The bench has a nice metal frame and a cute jungle theme inset. I knew with a little tender loving care the bench could be almost as good as new.
I carefully took the bench apart and gave it a light sanding to get rid of the rust and grim.
I painted the frame with Rust-Oleum Dark Gray Paint and Primer*
The wood slats were painted with DecoArt White Americana Decor Color Stain*
And because little details count…I also painted the screws.
Do you like how I used a long reach hole punch to make holes in my box for the screws to sit?
The white color stain paint allows the wood grain to show through giving my bench a “worn look” with out being worn out. (It’s hard to see by the pictures.)
I rubbed DecoArt Champagne Ice Metallic Lustre™ Wax
FIY...DecoArt generally recommends using a Multi-Purpose Spray Sealer if you plan to keep a piece with Metallic Lustre outside.
I placed the bench in the shade under the maple tree in the front yard. All I need is a couple pint sized buddies to come over and enjoy it with me.
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