How to Paint Metal Patio Chairs (Step-by-Step!!)

[@tara8987]

I know this is an old video but THAN YOU for making this video and for making it in real time and actually talking. So many videos are sped up and just writing on the screen or are like 30 seconds long. Thank you so much. This is the only helpful video I found

[@sremandas1]

I am working on my rusted metal balcony. I cleaned with white vinegar (leave it overnight) the rust is 90% gone. I scraped today the remaining rust with wire brush and paints are peeling off. I clean up the mess, applied rustoleum rust removal (for stubborn rust) and will check tomorrow and hopefully all rust should be gone so I can apply rustoleum combined primer and enamel. But It is a good idea to use the orbital to get a smooth finish of the surface. I am glad that you showed this video. It helps a lot. I will sand this first to get the smooth finish and clean/dry the surface.

[@nicholasanastasopoulos9183]

I found a metal table and chair set in the trash It's in good shape it just needs paint job thank you for your video

[@scotthsmith64]

Turn it upside down and paint the bottom first. That way you don’t have freshly painted surface pressing against your work surface. Also if you paint the bottom last if the paint runs you have ruined the visible top. Otherwise great video. Thanks!

[@Averthith]

I was considering buying a new set, even though my lawn furniture is only about 3 years old. Your video showed me that hey, I can do this! YAY! Thank you! Fixing instead of trashing now :)

[@julielavook1663]

I’m so glad I came across this video today. I was contemplating on selling my beautiful set that really needs to be repainted. I’ve had it for years, but it is so well-made and still in such great shape just a little ugly looking your video was straightforward and so easy to follow. I’ve just changed my mind and I am going to save myself some money, and repaint Thanks so much.

[@heysweetybirds]

I'm upcycling a patio set. My chairs are aluminum with the plastic bands. Wasn't sure about the plastic bands on the chairs. This helped me a lot. Thank you for posting!

[@heatherknopp3723]

Yes, same for me! I have 5 patio chairs that need a refresh and I was concerned about the plastic bands, too. Good to know this product is safe for that material as well.

[@hightower3434]

Great for repurposing the same furniture if you want to change or keep the same color paint. Excellent easy step by step to doing this!!

[@ingiewilliams9887]

I just bought a used patio set, and thanks to you I know how to bring LIFE back to it!! Thanks again my friend for posting!!

[@HomeRepairTutor]

+Ms2cute Williams awesome, keep me posted on your progress. Sometimes those old sets are built better than the new ones!

[@danyellg3079]

Ms2cute Williams I just purchased one today used. wish me luck!🤞

[@anjali_1088]

I'm going to paint my vintage off-white patio set to oiled bronze, like a pro now, thanks to you! Can't wait for the weather to warm up! Thank you!

[@ezez6916]

Spray paint is great and is nice and easy to use. I just finished painting a metal mesh patio table and chairs with Rust-Oleum spray paint and it came out well. However, I think I got as much paint on the tarp as I did on the metal. Rust-Oleum makes regular brush on paint that comes in a can. Next time I will try this paint with a brush and/or roller for this type of job but might use it in combination with spray paint for difficult to reach areas with a brush. I should save a little money but more importantly save time.

[@elisaluciano5800]

Thanks for the tips using the wire brush and safety using the buffer

[@pslater9096]

Very helpful, my patio furniture was almost identical, but joints at screws were rusted where fasteners were missing. Had to sand by hand as I don't own orbital sander. I used paint/primer combo from Rust-Oleum 2x to avoid having to coat twice.

[@deedixon7668]

Thanks for the simple video with details on products. I just purchased 4 very nice "used" matched and cushioned outdoor chairs from a ReStore near me. The metal was originally painted a dark green. Watching your process was very helpful - I know exactly what to do. Again the details (grit# & exact type of spray paint) are especially helpful!

[@HomeRepairTutor]

Awesome find at the Restore, lots of good stuff there. Let me know how your chairs make out

[@tammyogden]

Love the Barbie Jeep !!! Great video

[@dbkfrogkaty1]

We've got a bunch of patio chairs to paint and this video gives me a good idea on the sander, paint and the process. Thank you.

[@rafa106900]

Thanks for the tips. I used enough spray paint to cover the outer visible areas. I didn’t paint inside where the cushions go bc you won’t see that area. I saved spray paint. Thanks for tips.

[@y2k704]

I love your videos, the way you explain things is perfect for a leiman like myself

[@paulinefroehlig142]

Thanks for making this video! This was helpful. I picked up four free chairs on Fb marketplace but wasn’t sure how I was going to fix them until I watched your video!

[@Bunteleona]

Wow! Someone who can explain something without dragging it all out with info that is unnecessary! Awesome job keeping the video moving. I get so disgusted with other videos that give life history and unnecessary comment and speaking in s l o o o o w w motion! Thanks!!

[@HomeRepairTutor]

thank you, we feel the same way and like keeping things to the point...life is short

[@helenflouch]

3 dots at the top - playback speed - 1.75. turn on English captions.

[@pamelamoultrie6319]

Great video! Just what I was looking for!

[@dennismyers2294]

I am such a visual learning...this helped a lot! I knew it was easy but this clarified the importance of 'clearing all loose partials" as well as the sweeping action...can 10 inches away..ect. Let the projects begin! Suzanne

[@HomeRepairTutor]

can't wait to see your project, keep me posted

[@HomeRepairTutor]

Thanks Estela, you can definitely do this project. The prep is important but after you get the chair ready the painting is super easy.

[@priyaaloni3448]

Thank you. Going to do this today. Great video.

[@kentshrader6616]

Great job explaininng how to paint metal patio furniture! Looking forward to watching more of your videos! Just discovered your channel!

[@heidsbfic173]

Thanks. I painted old black wrought iron table and four chairs with Rust-oleum Aged Copper exterior spray paint/primer . Turned out great. Took eight spray bottles but still cheaper than purchasing new furniture.

[@HomeRepairTutor]

that's my favorite paint, the aged copper...or oil rubbed bronze. It's a fun project and definitely saves money!! Thanks for sharing your success :)

[@luzdelgado4840]

What if you do have the sand machine? Can you just use the sand?

[@ARS850H]

Thanks for taking the time to put this helpful DIY together. I was going to paint with a brush but the spray paint has a much better finish.

[@bobisiembieda5029]

Thank you Jeff. Great Video. Like the detail on the tools. Just what I was looking for. Many Thanks

[@HomeRepairTutor]

Bobi Siembieda thanks. The tools certainly make the project quicker :D

[@lorettairvin5150]

I found this video to be my life saver. So, I bought this expensive backyard furniture. My family used to eat our summer breakfast out back. After winter, I noticed my table and chairs started to rust. I didn't want to get rid of it because I paid too much for it. Your video helped me so much to restore my yard furniture. Though you did it for chairs, I will see if you taught on how treat the table. If not, could you suggest how to restore the table? Good job!

[@donnadobson6504]

Excellent video! I think I can do this thanks to your thorough explanation.

[@mariettapoole5752]

Will definitely help me on my next project. Thank you for sharing.

[@HomeRepairTutor]

glad to help

[@catherinecharles821]

Thank you! Just what I was looking for!

[@VonTasz]

I need these tips!! Thank-you!!!

[@vidoniapalm5732]

Thank you. Will definitely try this.

[@Sparksishere]

This was very helpful

[@54responder]

Thanks for sharing. I'm about to start my own using your tips.

[@theresenadeau8580]

Thank you so much! Learned how and I feel confident now. Excellent video and to the point. Thanks again!

[@rittdallaire7763]

Thanks for your tips. Very helpful

[@estelaf3029]

Great video!! I have been thinking about spray paining 2 metal chairs I have but I was too afraid to mess it up, but after seeing how simple it seems on your video I will give it a try. Thanks!

[@svclark83]

Thank you, easy way to learn.

[@nazybaldwin3920]

Loved your video, especially all the helpful inputs like wood under the chair, etc...I am off to my hardware store to buy the material..thank you!

[@edithhenson6917]

Thanks for sharing this. It was great, !

[@EHDROCK]

Thank you so much for this wonderful video, and showing me how to slide -- I have that same pray paint, but I am still afraid though.

[@margiesolis534]

Thank you for being so thorough on the instructions.... I'm going to give it a try..and tackle a job. Thank you.

[@schioana]

Thanks for this video, very clear and helpful! Really appreciate it

[@HomeRepairTutor]

Glad it was helpful!

[@SMThecla2]

Helpful. I have ideas to repair an old glider. Now if the weather here would become nice. It's been either way too hot or stormy this summer. Maybe after this storm it will be cooler.

[@BlairStapp]

I love how you say “slash” .. ha, I do that, too, and don’t hear it too often ✌🏼

[@trivera9665]

Best video so far and to the point ...Thank You

[@codestud3]

Awesome thanks. Will do my two chairs this weekend.

[@cgiles64]

I’ve got 6 almost identical chairs that I’m about to redo. I was afraid to change colors from brown to black because of the plastic seat bands. But after watching your video I’m going to do it! Any update on how yours lasted would be appreciated. Thanks!

[@cbx9912]

Thanks it's helped a lot since I want to repaint my bed frame

[@michaelklingenberg2524]

Would be great to see a before and after at the beginning and end of the clip

[@judypalmater6291]

I will try this. Very good tutorial. Nice Barbie car. 😂 A neighbor threw out 2 perfectly fine chairs except for a few small rust spots. Biking by I saw them brought them home. Thanks I hope I can find that paint here in Montreal Canada. Can I just sand by hand don’t have a fancy sander like you? Judy in Montreal Québec,Canada.

[@marigold100-1]

Thank you for a great detailed tutorial! I need to fix my patio swing and this will definitely be helpful!

[@HomeRepairTutor]

+claucantu100 glad it helped, love those old school patio swings in the summer

[@tydawson5521]

Great tips thank you.

[@HomeRepairTutor]

Glad you liked the video Tyler Dawson :) Thanks

[@alfredomarquez9777]

As a SUGGESTION: My wife has a three place garden bench, that has a Phosphatized finish all slightly pitted and rusted. Instead of using a hand wire brush and scrapper, I would use a round wire brush on a hand drill or low speed mototool. That will get it done much faster and much less tiring! Then, as the wire brush leaves the metal surface TOO smooth for proper primer anchoring, I would use a 120 grit sander, either on a drill, or a right angle grinder or the random orbit sander, but sanding just enough to create an anchoring profile into the too-smooth wire brushed metal surface. On our bench, we will use a different finish paint, called "Rustic metallic green-yellow acrylic enamel, and that one leaves a slight streaks effect when applied with a brush, in the lenghtwise direction, simulating a wood-grain effect.

[@bluescidoo2384]

Great video! Thank you 👍🏽

[@HomeRepairTutor]

thank you, hope the tips helped

[@ManufacturersInIndia]

wow great ideas, very creative thanks for sharing

[@thesimplelifewithangiegibt3119]

Thanks. Very helpful

[@OKLisa]

Very helpful

[@johnyoung1636]

Great video. Thanks!

[@HomeRepairTutor]

Glad it helped, Rustoleum is a great paint for outdoor stuff

[@leemicklin124]

One or two comments. You did a great job! Do you teach ? You are an excellent teacher. One suggestion: Next time show finished product. I was excited to see it after you were doing such a pro job. Plus I liked the color and wanted to see if overall. This video was also very valuable for me to learn that I could paint plastic. I have some other metal chairs in which the whole seat (attached in a kind of sloop to frame) are (I think) plastic. They may be part fabric? Anyway, sorry I can't send a photo....but I am wondering if I could paint that. I am also wondering if the paint comes off at all if you are sitting on painted plastic? Thanks for this extremely valuable chair painting video!

[@Soulcommander]

Nice video!

[@CiaofCleburne]

Oh no! I painted mine counter-clockwise! Lol. J/k. Great video.

[@savoirfaire312]

Great vid! You should also do one for restoring the matching patio table...? How do u remove the glass and retore the hardware?

[@colleenkimberley9733]

Wouldn't it be easer just to mask the glass?

[@jeangray6863]

Thank, for your amazing advice, I am planning on restoring a wine rack

[@HomeRepairTutor]

Great ideas Sheilah, I'm all about making things easier since I'm not getting younger for some reason :)

[@emeraldlily17]

Do you know generally how long before they will need to be repainted using this method?

[@TreasureTrail]

We use acid on rust. Great educational video.

[@lynnepolelle5119]

This was so helpful...I thought I couldn’t fix my chairs because of the plastic webbing.

[@johnniem08]

Video was very helpful, Thanks.

[@HomeRepairTutor]

Glad I could help Johnnie Manuel - hope your project turns out great

[@organizersrus]

I noticed that you sanded only the area where you'd removed peeling paint. Is it not necessary to sand the remainder so that paint will stick well? Love the idea of not having to, but wanting to double check before starting our project. The set that we have was given to us (they were throwing it out). It is metal and has been painted over twice I believe on top of the original. Therefore, from what I can tell there are 3 layers of paint on this table and chairs set. Any tips for this?? Thanks and great video!!

[@fszedlmayer]

This was a really helpful video!

[@AmarjeetKalkat]

Great tips for help thanks

[@HomeRepairTutor]

Glad it helped Amarjeet Kalkat

[@carlydeliman4368]

This video was so helpful! I am planning on re painting a bench tomorrow but was wondering if that brand of paint comes in different finishes other than metallic

[@helenhines2712]

Great video! Thanks for the helpful tip!

[@HomeRepairTutor]

Glad you liked it Helen Hines - hope your project turns out awesome

[@arymonem]

Very cool, thanks.

[@HomeRepairTutor]

Hope the tips help

[@juliemont.999]

Minute 4:11 I love the Jeep 🚙☺️

[@edgarramirez941]

Nice!!! Thanx Jeff

[@HomeRepairTutor]

Edgar Ramirez my pleasure to help buddy :D

[@BEAUTYISPASSION0816]

Thanks!

[@johnmichaelkarras6093]

Thank you so much for making this video. Do you know how many cans are needed to paint 4 of those chairs?

[@rebeccabush6466]

Thank you, I was afraid I’d have to take off all the old paint!

[@barbaracamozzi1300]

Any suggestions if the paint drips or splotches? I tried to keep the can about 8" away, but it still dripped. Thank you for your help

[@tombone1519]

Most helpful...thanks for sharing

[@HomeRepairTutor]

Tom Bone glad to help any time :D

[@libertybell9164]

Paint the bottom first

[@ryanroberts5908]

You rock! Thank you.

[@barbcvermont7085]

Loved this - thanks!

[@GeoAnnH2OCl2]

Thanks for this straight forward tutorial. I noticed the straps on the chair you painted. Have you ever had to tighten straps like those or have any recommendations on how to do that?

[@jfy1]

What do you do to prevent all the little mist particles from flying onto your house or cars etc

[@gayleteodonno-wolfe2191]

Very helpful! Do you have an estimate of how many chairs like what you show a can will cover?

[@mollyluise]

Great tips, thanks!

[@HomeRepairTutor]

Thanks for watching mollyluise :)

[@55Sheilah]

I am also going to use a table to raise it up higher to make it easier on my back.

[@لاحولولاقوةإلابالله-ح6ذ]

عمل متقن وشرح متميز

[@karenjared4100]

Is there any chance of the new dried paint rubbing off on new chair cushions?

[@guineswiley-nieves1769]

A Small foam roller paint brush is better. (If i am asked why, I can provide a long list why using a foam roller paint brush is best.) A rust brush on the drill is wiser. Alcohol and cloth is better than water to remove rust dust. Best and only time to Spray ( which is a stupid idea), is early morning when there is no drift caused by wind

[@HomeRepairTutor]

Thanks Guines Wiley-NIeves for your suggestions. I like foam roller brushes, too. Most of the time I'd agree with you but that would have added a lot of time to the project. The crevices in the chair (between slats and supports) are hard to paint with rollers. So thats one reason, along with the time factor, I chose the Rust Oleum spray :)

[@nathantw]

Thank you for the video. I followed your steps on a large round table, the legs and 3 out of 4 chairs. After using the wire brush I started sanding with the 60 grit sandpaper and the paint started to come off. Since that seemed to be better than painting over the old paint I continued until there was bare metal. I then went over with 120 afterwards. Each chair ended up taking about 2 hours each but there were areas in the crevices that weren't touched. I'm wondering if it would have been a lot faster (and easier) to just get paint remover and just scrape all the paint off? It would definitely have saved my hand from the power sander. I'm currently on the last chair so at this point I'm just going to spend the 2 hours to sand the paint off. I don't think the wire brush step was needed since the paint was taken off altogether anyway. Also, as I said before, paint remover would be a lot faster to strip the paint off instead of using a sander (and maybe cheaper since I had to purchase the sander and the 50 sheets of 60 grit sandpaper). What do you think?

[@HomeRepairTutor]

nathantw thanks for your feedback, I'm not a against paint remover but it's a messy job and likely would be more frustrating. Sorry it took so long to do the project, although I will say that might depend on your expectation of the outcome. If you want an absolute perfect looking paint job it will take time. Please send pics to me or post them over on the Home Repair Tutor Facebook Group, I'd love to see them facebook.com/groups/hrtcommunity/

[@thebigbadcritic845]

How flexible is the end product of this paint, once dried? Because sitting on those plastic straps, would cause paint at the edges to crack, no?

[@MunazzaAbbas]

I have a porch swing to paint. Do I need to scrap all of the paint even when it is not coming off or work only rusted parts? Thanks a lot.

[@JuliaKats]

Hi Jeff! Thank you for your video! My breakfast chairs have metal legs. They're not rusty and the color is in good condition, but I'd like to repaint them into a different color. Do I need to sand them anyway or can I just spray them over with a new color? Thanks a lot in advance!

[@ramyrajones1987]

I need to know this answer as well!

[@fionacarter812]

Do you need to protect any nuts and bolts on the underside of the furniture before painting?

[@rashidlive]

good video.

[@HomeRepairTutor]

Rashid Mahmood thanks :D

[@meganrichardson247]

the one thing wrong with the video is that he should have used a mask when he was standing just because you don't want to breathe in like the particulates coming off when your sanding rust

[@paull2815]

That's how you take your iron.

[@scarlatti222]

Paul L 👍🤣

[@susanmclaughlin7591]

And he should point out that people should be wearing goggles so that metal filings don't fly off the brush and into your eye. I would also do the bottom of the chair first, then flip it up on the blocks. Doing the arms & front first means that the freshly painted surface (which takes a long time to cure) can get messed up when the weight of the chair is on them when they are upside down.

[@dakritic]

He also forgot to mention that you should have your daily serving of fruits and vegetables and drink a gallon of water a day. Everyones a critic 🙄.

[@meganrichardson247]

Cynthia Grist It was just a tip for anyone who might be doing a project like this. He didn’t mention it in this video about wearing the mask but it’s a good safety precaution. No need to get nasty 😀😀