How To Paint A Teak Garden Bench
Just like with cleaning and sanding my wood furniture.
How to paint a teak garden bench. I wanted the fastest easiest and best way to seal my outdoor furniture. For our teak benches we used a car enamel paint that was sprayed with a professional gun. Then scuff the surface with a green scotchbrite pad to knock down the sheen then prime and paint.
You should not use much force. If the bench is currently finished you could clean the surface with mineral spirits to remove any grease grime and wax. Concerning the finish I assumed the bench was going to be exposed to sun and rain all year round in which case no finish will hold up for more than.
Apply one coat of exterior paint with a brush and allow furniture to dry completely. Use a screwdriver to remove the hinges on top of the bench. Use a primer for best color coverage especially when painting.
How to paint a bench. Choose either latex or oil-based paint -- both can be applied over shellac-based primer. If your bench is already set and cannot be moved for some reason just cover the area below it instead.
Surprising how many different whites there are. Here are the steps of how to do that. Scuff the first coat of paint after it dries.
Prime then apply two coats of paint for optimal coverage. After its dried check for any holes and dents and cover them up before painting. Various types of paint and the technique will vary your results.