Asked on Jun 17, 2014
painting or staining plastic?
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I want to paint or change the color of this chair. It's very comfy but the table that goes with it is going to have a mosaic top with blues and pinks and greens. Any ideas how to change the chairs too?
24 answers
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I spray paint just about everything! including pots with plants in them LOL I only use Rustoleum's 2x spray paint at Home Depot. It is by far the best that i have used in many years of spray painting. Just clean the piece really well and dry and spray light coats! Have fun!
The Garden Frog with C Renee
on Jun 17, 2014
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Same here! Spray paint! Rustoleum 2x is absolutely the best! Have fun!
Kara Spurlock
on Jun 17, 2014
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make that three...I agree with the two above!
Sherrie
on Jun 17, 2014
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I also use this spray paint, works for most anything....
Vickie Cooney
on Jun 17, 2014
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If you don't want to paint the chairs, make a simple slip cover from vintage table cloths that have the same color way as your mosaic top. Most of the cloths are cotton and just be thrown in the wash to clean. . .
Robin
on Jun 18, 2014
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If you're going to paint it, why not have fun and stencil it with a design?
Beverly
on Jun 19, 2014
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they make that rubber paint that they dip tool handles in for a good grip that might work
Mary Sweet
on Jun 19, 2014
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i'd use spray paint
Lea Grossman
on Jun 19, 2014
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I vote for Rustoleum spray paint. It comes in so many colors that you are sure to find one to go with your color scheme.
Liliana Wells
on Jun 19, 2014
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I use Rustoleum' s spray paint for plastic. It wears beautifully.
Suzi Cranford
on Jun 19, 2014
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I would spray paint chairs in blue and use clothes dye for the fabric seat either in pink or blue to match table top.
Bibi Sweet67
on Jun 19, 2014
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I would be cautious of staining that. I'm not sure it would adhere and would it dry? I would spray paint with the plastic specific spray paint it is great! I use it all the time!
Julie
on Jun 19, 2014
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Painted a plastic top table a few weeks ago with outdoor house paint. ( going to be on the patio). I just need to stencil the top.
Gina
on Jun 19, 2014
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I use Rustoleum that has the paint/primer...it works wonderful
Shari Veater
on Jun 19, 2014
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Would you paint the entire chair with the Rustoleum? I have chairs just like yours and would like to paint them too. But I would like to use a contrasting color for the frame. There are paints to work with any finish and that makes it so much easier to do. Please let us know the outcome. Many of us might copy your work.
Donna J
on Jun 19, 2014
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What colour are the legs on your table? I'd spray paint that color. (With Rustoleum)
Lynda Benoit
on Jun 19, 2014
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Funny you just posted this chair. I had 4 chairs from my Martha Stewart Umbrella table that got demolished in a storm. I just moved into an apartment and only needed one chair, so I gave 3 of them to my son and daughter in law. I kept one for myself. My new "accent" colors are now lime green, aqua, yellow and coral. I just painted the "material" of the chair (same as yours) with the aqua, and the metal parts of the chair, with lime green. Since my "puppies" had chewed on the bottom part of the material seat, and it was scratchy on my legs if I wore shorts, I took some leftover material that had the same colors in it, and sewed them onto the material for about a 5 to 6 inch overhang, and the chair is AWESOME! My cell phone broke so I can't get pics right now, or would post one. I am VERY pleased with how it all turned out :) And what's nice about paint, you can change it any time you get a "whim" for a different color scheme :)
Judi Parmer Todd
on Jun 19, 2014
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I have 6 of these chairs and are still in good shape after being outside for 2 years. Please, please show pictures. We are thinking about painting also. Thanks.
Peggy Rickard
on Jun 19, 2014
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I have these chairs also. I would "antique" the frame with some metallic paint lighter than the brown. Then spray the "fabric" with primer/paint. This is a material that is fairly porous so if you are any good at sewing or cross stitching you could also use floss to add designs.
Jennifer Livingston
on Jun 19, 2014
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I can't wait to see the results! !! Have a blast! !!
Suzi Cranford
on Jun 20, 2014
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As soon as I get my new cell phone, I'll send a pic. I'll make sure it's on THIS thread so you won't miss it. I used Rust-O-Leum Ultra Coat. Went on nicely and is holding up well so far. I also put a coat of clear Poly on the metal part of the chair. When you paint that "woven" seat part, it does tend to dry it out, so I sanded that lightly after the paint dried, so it isn't scratchy on my legs if wearing shorts. I promise, I WILL get a pic as soon as I can get the new phone :)
Judi Parmer Todd
on Jun 20, 2014
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@Briana McKinnon I know it's still winter but I am thinking of projects for my backyard. One of them is to repaint my outdoor dining chairs. How did your chairs hold up with the paint last year? Did they peel or anything of the sort? I would like to paint the plastic mesh material on my chairs. I've had the set for five years and they are crying out for a paint job. Stay warm and think of Spring.
Donna J
on Feb 12, 2015
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Donna, honestly...on top of a lot of craziness in life last summer/fall, after I cleaned the chairs good, I could not figure out how to get the mesh back on if I removed it, and I did not want the frame the same color I painted the mesh part. So basically I chickened out. I say go for it...if they need it bad there's no loss in trying. If you can remember, would you give me a time frame of when you youre going to do yours? Maybe we can take the plunge together. Did you read through the comments? I ended up buying a rust orange rustoleum paint that said it is good on plastic. I forget the brand off hand. Funny I checked my email today. I never check this account anymore. I deleted my facebook account that I signed up with. Was to fake and impersonal and I wasted way too much time on social media sites that I didnt have to spare. Anyway, the email account it went to was one I used for facebook only (and accounts I signed up for with it).
Briana Christine
on Feb 12, 2015
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I'll continue to look for suggestions from the internet. Sometimes if I am lucky I might run into a paint sales person at Lowes or Home Depot and they can give me some advice. I also like asking around at Ace Hardware. They have given me advice many times before which have proven to be excellent. I plan to work on the chairs sometime next month and will certainly let you know what my process will be. In the mean time I'll stay busy planting seeds in my patio planters which I now have in the garage. Stay warm.
Donna J
on Feb 13, 2015
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