Spruce Up An Outdoor Seating Area

By Michael Wurm Jr. for Sherwin-Williams
Photographs courtesy of Sherwin-Williams

Adding a colorful coat of paint to Adirondack chairs completely transforms a backyard from meh to magical. Make the most of your summer with this easy DIY.

Supplies For This Project

• Wood Adirondack chairs (or any type of wood chair)
• Purdy Clearcut Glide
• Contractor Series Soft Woven Mini Rollers
• Sherwin-Williams Exterior Oil-Based Wood Primer

Colors We Used

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SW 6551 Purple Passage





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Step 1: Lay the chairs on a drop cloth in a well-ventilated area.

Step 2: Apply one coat of Exterior Oil-Based Wood Primer and wait to dry.

Step 3: Apply 2-3 coats of Emerald Urethane Trim Enamel, letting the paint dry in between coats.

Step 4: Apply one coat of Exterior Oil-Based Wood Primer and wait to dry.

The Before & After…

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