How to Repaint Wooden Outdoor Furniture

Instead of replacing your weathered wooden outdoor furniture, smooth surfaces, prime and paint to create a brand-new look. A few simple maintenance measures will protect your furniture investment and keep your pieces looking great for many years, according to Martha Stewart. Clean regularly with gentle products, lightly sand the surface to prevent mold and cover or store pieces during winter months. If cared for properly, you should only have to repaint your furniture when you crave a new color.

Things You'll Need

• Exterior primer
• Exterior paint
• Paintbrush
• Sandpaper
• Scraper
• Utility cloth

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Instructions

1. • 1

     Scrape off large pieces of existing paint. Smooth all surfaces with sandpaper using 100-, 120- or 180-grit, depending on the level of sanding needed. Grit coarseness decreases as the number increases; 100-grit sandpaper is much coarser than 180-grit. Wipe dust from furniture.

   • 2

     Apply one coat of exterior primer to the furniture using a brush. Use strokes in the same direction as the wood grain. Allow to dry completely.

   • 3

     Apply one coat of exterior paint with a brush and allow furniture to dry completely. Apply additional coats, if desired, and allow furniture to dry completely before use.