How to paint garden furniture

Arrangement of a backyard area with garden furniture is an important step in design design. The most popular materials for interior items are wood and chipboard. Despite the functionality and comfort of such products, they are exposed to sediment and ultraviolet when outdoors. Therefore, it is important to protect the structure by staining.

Painting garden furniture from wood

Wood is the best option for productioncountry furniture. Natural, elegant and aesthetic material allows you to create a real decoration of the house area and serve a good service. However, in order to prevent possible drying, rotting and deformation of products, it is necessary to adhere to careful care. So, to know for sure how to paint wooden furniture , it is important to follow the following recommendations.

• Step 1 : Pretreatment of the product.

Before starting work, disassemble the garden furniture for details. In doing so, carefully check the condition of each fastener and replace the rusted screws with new ones.

• Step 2 : Grinding work.

Using a grinding machine or rough sandpaper, carefully polish the surfaces of the wooden furniture product. Then remove the formed dust with a dry cloth.

• Step 3 : Polishing and cleaning the metal.

Before painting the furniture, it is necessary to eliminate all possible defects, contamination on metal structures. Use a wire brush for this purpose, which quickly removes the adhered paint and rust.

• Step 4 : Impregnation application.

If the woodwork is new and has not previously been painted, it must be thoroughly impregnated with a deep penetrating emulsion. Such a remedy helps protect the surface from temperature effects, weather conditions and the formation of mold.

Among the most well-known manufacturers of antiseptic primer, there are such brands as:

• Alpina Holzgrund;
• HELIOS BORITEX;
• PINOTEX IMPRA;
• TIKKURILA SUPI;
• KOLORIT;
• SENEZH;
• Neomid.

Important! After application of the impregnation, air bubbles may remain. To remove them, it is necessary to re-paint the surface with a primer, gently cleaning the places of the formation of bubbles before the secondary opening.

Also note that the primer can change its color when applying the first layer, because it is deeply absorbed in the wood layer. This helps to protect the product from direct sun and moisture.

• Step 5 : Surface staining.

Before proceeding to the process and choose which paint to paint the furniture, the should make sure that the surface of the furniture product is dry and free of contaminants.

Then carefully stir the paint and quickly apply a thin layer of the contents onto the wooden product. It is recommended to perform the work of the sprayer, however, in its absence, you can cope with a soft brush.

Among the producers of colorful wood materials, such companies are popular:

• Tikkurila;
• Düfa;
• PINOTEX;
• Kolorit;
• Aqua;
• Tex;
• Zebra.

• Step 6 : Applying the second layer.

Before coating the wooden product with a second layer of paint, it must be ground with sandpaper in the direction of the fibers. After removing the dust with a dry cloth, cover the surface a second time.

Important! It is best to do painting work in the summer, when the air temperature is 10-35 ° C.This will avoid unpleasant consequences in the form of absorption or drying of the paint on the wood.

• Step 7 : Staining of metal parts.

To paint the furniture with your own hands is not just beautiful, but also practical and keep the effect for a long time, it is necessary to handle the metal components of the product. The ADLER VariColor paint is the most suitable for this purpose, because it has a high level of protection against corrosion and material damage.

• Step 8 : Installation of the painted product.

After the furniture object has completely dried, proceed to assembly. It is desirable to use new fastening components.

Painting of wicker furniture

Garden furniture made of rattan has a pronounced aesthetic appeal, that is why it is often used for interior decoration of a country plot. Despite the convenience, light weight and elegance, rattan furniture is subject to delamination and deformation under the influence of the sun or moisture. Painting of wicker furniture is simple due to the fact that the oil substances are laid flat, well absorbed and suitable for use by any unprofessional craftsman.

The most common brands of the paint manufacturer are:

• Tikkurila;
• Düfa;
• MA-15;
• DOMUS;
• OTTO.

The dyeing technology is not difficult. To do this, follow the following instructions:

1. Prepare the surface of the surface: peel off the layers of the old paint, remove the stains and use scratches to scratch the scratches.
2. Coat the base of the product with a primer or wood impregnation. This will allow the paint to "grab" faster and last for a long time.
3. After drying, apply a thin coat of paint. In doing so, pay attention to all the depths and details.
4. Wait until the wicker is completely dry. Usually it takes up to 3 days.
5. Use fine-grained sandpaper to remove any irregularities, leaks and imperfections.
6. Cover the product with a thin layer of clear lacquer.

Important! If it is not possible to paint rattan furniture, you can apply liquid wax. To do this, it must be applied to a cleaned surface and allowed to dry. This will also protect the product from dirt, however, for a short time.

Painting furniture from chipboard

One of the most common materials for making garden furniture today is chipboard. This raw material is pressed chips of natural wood, which are glued into a dense layer by means of formaldehyde resin. However, under external influence, the chipboard can be deformed and unstuck, so to protect it you need to cover the material with paint. In addition, garden furniture on the photo of the design projects , made of pressed material, after the painting becomes decorative.

Features of painting products from chipboard

Painting garden furniture from the pressed material allows you to give the products an extraordinary style, as well as strengthen the moisture-proof properties and resistance to UV rays. After the competent application of the paint on the chipboard, the furniture not only gets an updated look, but also increases the service life. In addition, the protective layer of paint and varnish reduces the harmful effects on human health during the operation of furniture. Since the contained resins in the wood can not evaporate under the cover of the varnish.

Preparation for painting process

For accurate and reliable painting of furniture from chipboard, you must carefully prepare the surface of the product. This is the key to a successful outcome of the operation. And in order to remove fragments of the old paint, you can use such methods:

• Thermal - this method involves removing the old paint through the effects of steam. For this process, you need a building hair dryer, dry matter and spatula, which can be removed from the surface of softened paint layers. To avoid damaging the chipboard, adhere to the recommended temperature conditions.
• Chemical - this option involves surface treatment by chemical composition. A special wash should be selected based on the type of old paint on the furniture item. And to avoid unpleasant consequences, it is important to strictly follow the instructions on the package.

Before painting the furniture from chipboard, it needs to be ground and covered with putty to eliminate minor defects. It is also recommended to coat the surface of the product with a primer before applying acrylic. This will create an additional protective barrier against the formation of cracks and drying out.

Furniture coloring technology

1. Clean the surface of the furniture item from dirt, grease and dust.
2. Sand the furniture object so that small scratches are formed - this will improve the adhesion of the material and the primer.
3. Apply a primer emulsion, preferably using acrylic.
4. After drying with a brush or roller, apply a coat of paint. To add color, you can open the surface several times.
5. When the paint is completely dry, sand the product again.
6. Apply a finishing layer of paint material.

Tips for painting

1. Particleboard Products made of this material should be treated before painting so that the adhesive can not evaporate toxic substances and the surface does not absorb moisture. To do this, you need to apply a special impregnation, deeply penetrating the inside of the pressed sheet.
2. If you decide to apply the varnish on the chipboard, it is also desirable to open the top layer with a similar impregnation.
3. In order to achieve absolute smoothness of the top layer of the product, use a short-cushion roller during painting.
4. To emphasize the texture of the material, its surface must be treated with a patina or alkyd paint.
5. If the painted furniture is of a dark color, then it is worth covering it with two layers of a primer emulsion. Otherwise, its shade will be visible through the light paint.

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