How to Paint Resin Furniture With Krylon Fusion Paint

Resin furniture can be so long-wearing, that it can wear out its welcome, stubbornly remaining in good condition after its color has faded or you're just plain sick of it. Transforming out-of-date resin furniture with a fresh, new color is only a spray can away. Krylon Fusion for Plastic spray paint is an appropriate choice for this job because it is designed to bond to plastic and dries quickly. As with most paint jobs, it pays to prime resin furniture to ensure a good bond and a lasting finish.

Old blanket or dropcloth
Ammonia-based cleaner
Microfiber cloths
Inexpensive plastic gloves
Krylon indoor-outdoor primer
Krylon Fusion spray paint

Instructions

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  Wait for a day with minimal wind, and be sure it is at your back as you work. Set up your furniture outdoors on an old blanket or dropcloth.
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  Clean the resin furniture by spraying it with an ammonia-based cleaner and then wiping it with a microfiber cloth. Wipe the furniture dry with another cloth.
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  Put on a pair of inexpensive plastic gloves. All spray paint tends to dribble and sputter, and it may be difficult to remove from your hands.
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  Shake the can of Krylon spray primer and, at a distance of about 10 inches, spray the furniture from the top of the piece on down to the bottom. Apply a thin coat of the primer, which will both “grab” the furniture and ensure smooth coverage for the paint.
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  Wait for the primer to dry. It should be dry to the touch in 10 minutes--allowing you to gently move the furniture pieces around in your work space—but will take at least an hour to fully dry before it’s ready for the top coat.
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  Shake the can of Krylon Fusion spray paint and apply it in the same manner as you did the primer, working from top to bottom. Keep your hand moving in slow, continuous motion to prevent “overspray” and drips.
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  Inspect your work carefully while the paint is still wet for any spots you may have missed. Aim the paint trajectory in the middle of these gaps so that the paint can diffuse and fill in consistently.
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  Wait for the paint to dry. It should be dry to the touch in 15 minutes and fully dry in one hour, depending on the humidity in the air. To be safe, let the paint cure for 24 hours before you sit on it or set objects on it. While you wait, gently move the furniture into your garage overnight.

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