Friday, April 9, 2010

Repainting the patio furniture

I started the "patio project" about 2 weeks ago, and am slowly making progress.  My ficus tree and potted plants were wintering in the garage.  And yes, the deck boards are in sad shape.  (But that's a project for Hubby.)
What possessed me to paint this set green?  Bubbie and I had to sand virtually all of the paint off, as even with primer the new paint was wanting to flake. I detest sanding - fortunately, he loves it.   I would estimate he did more than 50% of it!
 Spray priming and painting is a messy job and I never want to do this again!  I was lucky it wasn't windy.
 The plants came back to live in their Spring home. And the hanging sun face got a fresh coat of spray paint, too.
These pretty cushions were $10 each at Wally World.  They are zippered, so I probably couldn't have made them cheaper. 
Just a woman enjoying her "new" patio furniture. 


Gina

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Mary said...

Stopping' in from Fridays Friends! Love your blog. And I love projects such as you're doing. Generally I leave those to my DH I I don't like to sweat LOL) I'm the indoors girl. Spoiled yes!

Mary said...

Stopping' in from Fridays Friends! Love your blog. And I love projects such as you're doing. Generally I leave those to my DH I I don't like to sweat LOL) I'm the indoors girl. Spoiled yes!

Unknown said...

I love your furniture!!! Starting to get warm here....:) We live in the ski resorts area, in Utah!
Happy new friend Friday! I am a Mom too...
I am following your blog now, come follow mine :)
Gros bisous
Frenchy

Unknown said...

I love your furniture!!! Starting to get warm here....:) We live in the ski resorts area, in Utah!
Happy new friend Friday! I am a Mom too...
I am following your blog now, come follow mine :)
Gros bisous
Frenchy

Jennifer Juniper said...

Gina, you look nice and relaxed in that last photo! Love it - and your great project :)

Jennifer Juniper said...

Gina, you look nice and relaxed in that last photo! Love it - and your great project :)

Wendy said...

LOVE it! It looks so clean and fresh! And I love the red pillows! I say perfect spot for a beer :)!

Wendy said...

LOVE it! It looks so clean and fresh! And I love the red pillows! I say perfect spot for a beer :)!

Anonymous said...

Your patio furniture looks fabulous and
love the reddish cushion! Bravo to your
son for doing all that sanding :)
I am not good at zippers either.
I know you will have many fun
gatherings in that cozy outside
spot.

Anonymous said...

Your patio furniture looks fabulous and
love the reddish cushion! Bravo to your
son for doing all that sanding :)
I am not good at zippers either.
I know you will have many fun
gatherings in that cozy outside
spot.

Anonymous said...

Glad you’re patio project turned out great! I love how simple and laid back it looks. I could spend an entire day doing nothing in that place.

Terence Watthens

Anonymous said...

Glad you’re patio project turned out great! I love how simple and laid back it looks. I could spend an entire day doing nothing in that place.

Terence Watthens