In my family’s house in my hometown, there’s a pair of metal chairs that always make me connect with my childhood. It’s a furniture set that’s been with my family, probably even before I was born. With ornate curves, these two chairs always give off a sense of regality when I sit on it, like I’m sipping tea in a secret garden. Because these are vintage, it calls to mind the use of proper paint products for garden furniture.
One time, these were repainted with some cheap water-based paint. My mother was annoyed. While the off-white coating was not an unflattering color, the surfaces had an odd texture, as if the paint was poorly applied. Plus, the paint film peeled off easily. After a few days of being exposed to rain, they already looked dilapidated. These were not the chairs I would want to sit on for a quiet moment outdoors.
Those furniture were eventually repainted with an enamel paint—the proper paint for metals, and my family still sit on them comfortably. It’s a learning moment that there are paints to use for specific surfaces, especially when doing exterior painting.
Durable and Colorful Paints for Outdoor Furniture
When adding color to your outdoor spaces on metal and wooden furniture, the go-to product for this is Boysen Quick Drying Enamel. For high-touch surfaces with exposure to the elements, always go for paints that offer good durability and color retention. The oil-based, alkyd formulation of Quick Drying Enamel provides the substantial protection you want for your outdoor furniture.
It’s the designated paint for metal surfaces, especially if you want a variety of colors. While vintage metal furniture might not be to everyone’s liking in outdoor spaces, repainting old classics is certainly an economic way to restore them. Metal is a sturdy material that can benefit maybe even another generation. What matters is that you properly prime it with an anti-corrosion product such as Boysen Red Oxide Metal Primer.
A really chic way to style your garden is to have the color of your furniture complement your plants. Though if you find the color options of Quick Drying Enamel to be limited, create more pastel colors with Boysen Oil Tinting Colors. Just be mindful of the mixing ratio of 1:16, as well as the tints that you cannot use for exteriors—namely, Hansa Yellow and Bulletin Red.
Enamel paint is also the go-to paint for wood, providing a colorful and durable coating. Prime with Boysen Flatwall Enamel, a paint you can also use as its own topcoat if you prefer a non-gloss sheen. It is available in white, which is a very fashionable color for your garden. Though, you may also tint it with the colorants mentioned above for pretty off-whites or pastel tones. These color changes can elevate the appearance and mood of your outdoor spaces.
Garden Improvement through Furniture
Furniture in your garden or outdoor spaces is both functional and aesthetic. It can be relaxing to spend alone-time in an oasis you yourself cultivated, or you can use the space to hang out with friends for a chill get-together. Genuine relaxation hits its peak when within a truly gorgeous space. Picture the bloom of flowers, well-maintained stone work, cleanly trimmed grass. Complete the look with the subtle gleam of painted furniture.
For your garden party fantasy, you can also check out this article. There are many ways to beautify your outdoor spaces. It may even be the perfect belated gift for last weekend’s Mother’s Day.
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