How to Stain Outdoor Furniture

Wooden chairs and tables add ambiance to any outdoor space, but inclement weather and the force of time can peel away the paint or fade a gorgeous stain into a pale imitation of its original color. Even a good find at a flea market or antique shop can often use a new stain to perk it up. Luckily you can revive an old chair or retouch a distressed table. All you need to do is pick a color you like, and you're ready to give your furniture a facelift.

Remove old paint from the Outdoor Furniture. Use one of the paintbrushes to apply paint remover to the entire piece. Wait a few minutes for it to dry, and use the putty knife to remove the largest bits of paint from the piece.

Use the wire brush to scrape the remaining flakes of paint and stain from the piece.

Attach the 120-grit sandpaper to the hand sander. Sand the wood along the grain, as sanding against the grain ruins the integrity of the wood. Sand until any residual paint or grittiness disappears.

Switch to the 180-grit sandpaper. Sand along the grain, concentrating on the edges and unpainted areas, until the wood feels smooth.

Apply primer evenly to the piece using a paintbrush. Pay special attention to the edges and corners to ensure they are covered. Don't neglect the underside of it or other places you can't normally see. Sealing the entire piece will protect it from damage in the future. Let the piece dry overnight. It may take less time if you live in a drier climate.

Paint wood stain on the whole piece using a paintbrush. Let it dry. Apply a second coat of the wood stain, and let it dry again.

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