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Made in the UKHutton chairs makeover
We have had these Hutton Garden chairs for years and they were originally painted in Royal Exterior in Mendip Mist. Having been left outside, unloved, and very rarely used, they are in need of a good overhaul. In celebration of Wimbledon, we decided to go with an ‘All White’ scheme.
See below guide on this makeover.
We started by removing any dust, cobwebs, and loose paint from the chairs with a stiff brush.
Since they have been outside for years, we also washed them down with warm water and detergent to remove the layers of dirt and green algae that had built up.
To make sure the paint takes to the surface you are painting, it may be necessary to key the surface with sandpaper. Most of chairs’ paint was in good condition, but a few of the edges were quite worn. We gave both a sand with some 60-grit paper, making sure to get in all the nooks and crannies.
There was quite a lot to sand, so we used a small electric sander for the main surfaces, but hand sanded in between the wooden struts. Once you finish the sanding, brush the item down again and wipe it with a damp cloth to remove any fine particles.
Leave to dry before starting to paint. Make sure you put down some old newspaper or a dust sheet under the item you are painting to prevent any unwanted paint transfer and splashes.
Once all the preparation has been done, you can start painting. We used Royal Exterior in Snow to paint both chairs. The brush we used had synthetic bristles, as this works best with our water based paints.
Don’t choose one that is too big, as you’ll find it harder to cut in along any edges or get into small spaces. Work your way around the item, being careful not to smudge any wet paint as you go.
The first coat will act as a base layer and depending on the item’s original coating, it may not cover completely in one go.
Leave this first coat to dry, and then apply another. Two coats are usually sufficient, but, if necessary, apply a third, especially if you are over painting a darker colour.
Make sure your item is completely dry before moving it to its final position.
