Trash to Treasure

Here are some things you need to know about me:

I resale shop

I garage sale shop

I will even 'free-cycle' (this is just fancy for pull over and take something out of your trash)

Here is today's find- outdoor chairs! Yes, they were dirty, sun damaged, and had that powdery feel as a result but, otherwise, they were in great shape. No cracks or structural fatigue. BINGO!

 I went right over to Ace Hardware and picked up some of this Krylon Fusion spray for plastics that's all over the pinterest/blog scene. I liked that it said "No sanding or priming". I chose a soft buttery yellow since they didn't have turquoise (my first choice).

 But, first, a cleaning was in order. Pulled out the 'Jet' setting on the old hose and gave them the once over.

 The Krylon did turn the chair yellow. But, it was kinda a matte/satin and a bit TOO pale. Now it just looked like the sun had turned the chairs a nasty powdery yellow (see below- left). NOT what I was going for. I headed over to HD and tried another brand. This time Rust-Oleum and chose a warm yellow in glossy (chair below- right, half finished so you can actually see the original dirty white on the seat also).

The Rust-Oleum is much brighter without being neon. Also, the glossy was still not a slick finish. I guess I'd have to put a clear top coat on or at least another coat of the paint to get there.

But, I'm happy with how they look now. Sunny, yellow, and brand new!