Spray paint your outdoor furniture with Weathershield®
Upcycling furniture is a great way to rejuvenate the appearance of your home and can be a fun weekend activity. Learn how to spray paint furniture and increase your backyard's appeal with freshly painted outdoor setting.
The best spray paint for the job
Painting your fence has been made easy with the RapidFinish™ multipurpose spray unit. To paint with Weathershield, dilute by up to 10% with water.
Now you can spend less time painting than if using a brush or roller. See how easy it is!
Popular Colour Schemes
Here's what you'll need to get started:
Products
Select your preferred finish
Select Dulux Weathershield® in your preferred sheen level.
Tools & Accessories
Flat paddle stirrer
Cleaning cloth
Wire brush
How to get the perfect look
Prepare
Clean
Brush away any dirt and wipe down the furniture using Selleys Sugar Soap.
Repair
Use a brush to remove imperfections; if needed, fill gaps and sand any imperfections.
Sand
Lightly sand any pre-painted surfaces.
Paint
Dilute
When spraying with Weathershield®, you need to dilute the paint with up to 10% water.
Stir
Stir the diluted paint to ensure a consistent consistency.
Fill the spray gun
Pour the paint into the spray gun and test the pressure of the paint on a testing sheet.
Protect the area
Protect your outdoor space from overspray by holding up a piece of cardboard behind the furniture as you spray it.
Vertical setting
Put the spray gun on the vertical setting and point the spray gun towards your furniture.
Start moving
Start moving the sprayer before you press the trigger to prevent too much paint in one area.
Long strokes
Spray your furniture with long sweeping strokes.
Release
Release your finger from the trigger when you reach the end of the item, to prevent too much paint from forming in one area and dripping.
Dry
Wait two hours for the first coat to dry.
Additional coats
Follow the same steps, 2 or 3 coats may be required.
Clean the spray gun
Ensure you thoroughly clean the spray gun after use.
Looking for more spray paint project inspiration?
Spray paint your outdoor seating area with Weathershield® ready for entertaining.
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Need some help with the painting process?
Make confident decisions about your project needs with support from our experts or speak to one of our Help & Advice consultants now.
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