How to Renovate Your Patio Chairs

Thinking of painting your outdoor chairs? Adding a colorful coat of paint completely transforms a backyard from meh to magical. Make the most of your summer by completing this easy DIY project with the best paint for outdoor wooden chairs from one of Sherwin-Williams' color collections.

By Michael Wurm Jr., featured on Inspired by Charm

Supplies for This Project

Exterior Oil-Based Wood Primer
Emerald^® Urethane Trim Enamel
Purdy^® Clearcut^® Glide
Contractor Series^® Woven Mini Rollers
Wood Adirondack chairs (or any type of wood chair)
Drop cloth

1.

Lay the chairs on a drop cloth in a well-ventilated area.

2.

Apply one coat of Exterior Oil-Based Wood Primer and wait to dry.

3.

Apply 2-3 coats of Emerald^® Urethane Trim Enamel, letting the paint dry in between coats.

4.

Lay the chairs on a drop cloth in a well-ventilated area.

The BEFORE and AFTER…

Purple Passage SW 6551

Colors We Used

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