Best Way To Paint Metal Bar Stools

They ve been taking up valuable real estate in my garage for at least two years.

Best way to paint metal bar stools.

If you want to get really creative use the bar stool as your canvas and incorporate a unique pattern or design. Just put a little bit on a paper towel like you were cleaning them again and buff out the edges. Take a clean paintbrush and dip it into the paint. Using unfinished bar stools saves stripping off a previous finish.

Even with rust inhibiting spray paint a clear coat is a smart idea. Wait until the paint dries before adding another coat. Remember to paint from the top down as this will help prevent the formation of drips in the paint. I m sharing how i updated these inexpensive bar stools i found for 5 each at two different yard sales.

Finally wait at least 12 hours to let the paint dry before handling the metal. Can i tell you how thrilled i am that i finally did something with these things. Wipe excess paint on the inside lip of the can and apply the paint in long thin overlapping strokes. Allow paint to dry for 30 60 seconds.

Now they are updated and fresh with their beautiful new paint. Customize wood bar stools to complement any style of interior decor by simply painting them. Consider whether you want your bar stools to blend in with the rest of your kitchen s decor or give the room a color pop. After you have painted all your stools and they re good and dry it ll now be time to distress.

Spray with a primer first even if the paint you ll be using has primer. How to distress paint on your metal bar stools. Next rough up the metal so that the paint will adhere to the surface. Hey there awesome friends.

Now fill a clean paint tray with an oil based paint designed for metal. And that s why we re going to show you the five ways how to remove rust from metal three methods to remove it and two steps to prevent it from coming back along with the best. Begin painting at the top of the stool legs holding the can of rust protector gloss enamel cherry red 6 8 inches from the surface and paint using a sweeping up and down motion with slight overlap. I have a sweet makeover for ya ll today.

Look for a clear oil based urethane thatâ s for outdoor use preferably with uv protection to help prevent fading. You can paint them in a solid color or paint the legs or base one color and the seat another shade. However if you re updating stools you already own or some bargains acquired at a yard sale you ll first need to remove the old finish with sandpaper. Apply the paint using a brush or roller starting with the exterior edges to paint the trim before working your way to the easier flatter sections.

Hold the can 10 12â away and spray using a back and forth motion. Allow paint to dry less than one hour and cover seat area with paper and painter s tape to mask.