Painting Adirondack Chairs
PAINTING ADIRONDACK CHAIRS
The painted Adirondack chairs look great and the paint can last 1 to 3 years before needing to be repainted IF proper steps were taken to apply a professional finish.
Although painted Adirondack chairs look lovely the first year or two we don't actually recommend paints because it cannot breath with the wood and will eventually peel and bubble creating hours of labor removing the paint down the road. If you don't mind the intense labor involved in scraping and sanding before you can refinish the chairs - then painting may be a viable option for you.
When shopping for paint for your Adirondack chairs, be sure to find something with a high UV rating - this is equivalent to sun screen for your patio furniture - the higher the number the longer the color will last (provided the quality of paint is good). To minimize future labor you really do want to buy a good quality outdoor paint, the cheep ones will peel off usually in the very first year they are done.
Here are the basic instructions for painting your Adirondack chairs, just keep in mind that these are general rules but may not apply to the specific brand of paint you buy. Always read the labels and follow the paint manufacturer’s instructions for the best finish.
1. Partially disassemble your Adirondack chairs. You don't have to take the back slats or seat slats off - you simply want to have each piece accessible for painting and it is near to impossible to paint up and under the chairs while they are fully assembled)
2. Make sure all pieces are all clean and dust free (if there are any scratches, lightly sand them smooth then clean off all dust before painting).
3. You can apply the paint by either brush or sprayer, just keep in mind that sprayers will create over spray which on a windy day could end up painting your neighbor’s house/car/etc.
4. If using a brush apply a liberal coat of paint, then check for drips making sure they are wiped away before they dry. Do only one section at a time
4. Once completely dry sand lightly (with extra fine sandpaper; such as 320 grit) and apply a thin second coat. (Again don't forget to check for drips since they detract from the beauty of a finished product.)
You can leave it with 2 coats or add a 3rd and 4th depending on how heavy a finish you want on the product. The sanding between coats is what allows the paint to adhere to the previous coat of paint, but it also provides an exceptionally smooth surface which creates a nice shine if you went with a gloss or semi gloss paint.
Please note that the paint build up between the seat and the seat front frame may increase the tightness when trying to reassemble the Adirondack chairs. Be sure to completely dismantle the front legs, then attach the legs individually to the seat screwing in the bottom foot plate only after the legs are attached to the seat.
If you have any questions or need additional assistance please don't hesitate to call us toll free at the best Adirondack chair 1-800-418-1433.
Don't forget to email us your pictures! We love sharing photos of our happy customers enjoying their Adirondack chairs, swings and patio furniture.
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