How to Paint Your Garden Furniture Whatever the Material

To paint your wooden tables and chairs, you will need: 

• Dust sheet
• Flat scraper
• Soap
• Sponge
• Clean cloth
• Paint brush
• Dulux Primer & Undercoat for Wood, if working with new or bare wood
• Sandpaper
• Dulux Weathershield Quick Dry Undercoat
• Dulux Weathershield Exterior wood paint  

Step 1: Lay a dust sheet beneath the area you will be working in to prevent any paint spillages from staining your floor. Then scrape and sand off any flaking paint, mould or surface residue before thoroughly cleaning the furniture with soap and a sponge, and allow the area to dry.

Step 2: If working on previously treated or painted wood surfaces, move on to step 3, but if you’re working with new or bare wood surfaces, prepare them by painting on two coats of Dulux Primer with a clean paintbrush, leaving two hours between coats before moving on to the next step.

Step 3: Lightly sand the surface down and dust with a cloth before applying two coats of our Dulux Weathershield Quick Dry Undercoat, and leave two hours for it to dry before moving on to step 4.

Step 4: Using a brush, evenly apply a coat of Dulux Weathershield Exterior paint, working with the grain for a smooth finish. Wait two hours for your topcoat to dry.

Step 5: If you’re using a darker colour to paint your outdoor furniture, do a second coat.

Step 6: Once you’re finished, try and remove as much paint from the brushes as possible before rinsing with water. Wait a day before using your revamped garden furniture to ensure that it’s completely dry.

Now that you’ve seen how easy painting can be, explore the Weathershield Inspiration hub for future DIY projects. You’ll have the home of your dreams in no time.

Following the three-step Dulux Weathershield System, comprising priming and painting undercoats and topcoats, will ensure that your newly-painted outdoor garden furniture is waterproof, ensuring that it lasts for longer. Our weatherproof paints protect against mould growth, and the flexible formula resists against cracking so that your hard work doesn’t go to waste – and if there is weather damage within 10 years, you’re guaranteed the value of a replacement product.

Painting metal garden furniture is just as easy. Whether you’re working on chairs, tables or other outdoor accessories, transform discarded pieces into vibrant focal points of your garden with our step-by-step guide below.

While metal furniture that’s left outdoors can be prone to weather damage, Dulux Weathershield paints prevent algae, moss and staining so that your garden décor remains protected for longer.