
Using a staple gun, I attached the fabric to the bottom of the chair. I cut the back off the pillow, removed the stuffing, then wrapped it around the seat. Time to transform the cushions! I pivoted mid-project because the sunflower fabric was not actually outdoor fabric, so I used fabric from a worn outdoor pillow from Goodwill to reupholster it. I ended up really loving the black as is, it looked like wrought iron! After covering all the rust the chairs looked brand new! It took 2 cans to paint the 3 chairs with two coats. Next, I sprayed the metal chair base with Rust-Oleum Rust Reformer to stop the rusting, and create a smooth, paintable surface. If there is any chipping paint, brush the chipping areas with a wire brush. I prepped the chairs by hosing them down and wiping off the cobwebs, and then sanding the rusted areas flat. The Steps:įirst, I removed the cushion so I could tackle the prep work on the chair frames. This oil based formula creates a bond with a rusted surface that can be easily painted (I ended up not painting and leaving it the black color). The best part? It protects and prevents future rust. Rust-Oleum Rust Reformer: Use on any rusty, metal surface to instantly convert rust to a flat black, paintable surface. It comes in 9 colors, and I used the colors Medium Gray and Khaki. It’s got great adhesion to fabric with water repellency and after applied has weather and UV resistant properties. It dries soft & flexible because it’s water-based unlike traditional spray paint. Rust-Oleum Outdoor Fabric Paint: This spray is specifically meant for existing outdoor fabric, it is not intended for indoor fabric. I’m glad I grabbed the matching set because I ended up using them to recover the chairs. All the pillows were from Goodwill for $2-$3 each. My MIL said she found them on the side of the road and was happy to offer them up for a makeover. I spotted the other two at my In-laws house.

I was looking for some chairs to try these fabric paints on, and was coming up short at the thrift stores (thrift tip: you’ll have more luck finding outdoor furniture in the off-season!) I found this yellow one at Goodwill for a couple dollars, but I still need to find a round cushion for it.
#RUST OLEUM SPRAY PAINT FOR OUTDOOR FURNITURE PLUS#
Keep reading to get all the details on the process, Do’s and Don’ts, plus my recommendation for the perfect project for this outdoor spray paint. The answer is “YES!” I recently gave these outdoor chairs a major makeover, and I am quite pleased with how they turned out. When they launched their Rust-Oleum Outdoor Fabric Spray Paint I got a bunch of DMs asking if I tried it or if I was planning a project with it.

I’m a big fan of Rust-Oleum Spray Paint, it’s an essential part of my DIY toolkit. Outdoor Chair Makeover with Fabric Spray Paint DIY PROJECT
