Painting outdoor spaces can update the look of your home and create an inviting space for family and friends to enjoy. Large spaces like porches and decks, with a few coats of fresh paint, will jazz up you space while creating a relaxing space to enjoy throughout the year. Small surfaces, such as flower pots, can be painted and scattered in your garden for a bright and cheery space. Does this Spark an idea?
Wrought-Iron
Painted furniture will jazz up any outdoor space and create a beautiful area for relaxing and enjoying with your friends and family. Wrought-iron patio chairs are perfect for painting. Before you begin painting, clean the surfaces thoroughly with soap and water and allow to dry. Wrought-iron chairs typically come in black, so try painting the chairs something bold and dramatic. Deep oranges, golds and chocolate browns blend in nicely outside, while providing a bit of color. Rust-proof spray paint applied to wrought-iron is mess-free and simple to apply. Apply 2 coats or more and allow to dry for 24 hours. For a beautiful accent and accessory, use black and white outdoor pillows for the seats.
Patio
Painting your patio a fresh coat of paint will update your home while bringing in color and design. Patios require special outdoor paint and will need some prepping but are easy to paint and can be completed over a weekend. Clear your patio of furniture, plants and any other items. Wipe down the surface with soap, water and let it dry. Next, prime the patio and allow to dry. Wood and brick patios require more coverage so be sure to buy an extra can of primer. Paint the patio a color that will blend in with the rest of the exterior of your home, as well as harmonize with the rest of your existing furniture and accessories. Deep grays are attractive outside and blend in nicely with most home exteriors. Try painting a small area before you begin your project.
Adirondack Chairs
Adirondack chairs are a fun way to bring color to your outside patio and deck. For a set of chairs, paint each one in a different color. Bright colors like red and orange look cheery and inviting to any outdoor space. Apply one coat of primer and allow to dry before you begin to paint. Next, apply two or more coats, depending upon the colors. Darker colors like purples and deep blues might require another coat. Place the Adirondack chairs around your fire pit outside for an evening under the stars.
Flower Pots
Painting clay flower pots is an affordable and simple way to bring in color to your outside landscape. The smooth and porous outside of clay pots are the ideal surface for paint. Buy small cans of water-based acrylic paint, which are water soluble and easy to clean. Paint the pots using bright and fun colors. Add pictures and designs for a personal touch.
Plant Boxes
If your home has flower boxes or freestanding planters, paint will spruce them up in no time. For flower boxes attached to your windows, paint them a contrasting color to your home. If your home is white, consider a bright red or yellow color for the flower boxes. Plant flowers inside that pop against the color, while creating a visually stimulating focal point to your home.
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