Latex Paint Outdoor Cushions
I decided against fabric dye since this is outdoor furniture.
Latex paint outdoor cushions. The primer helps the paint stick better and makes the cushions more durable. Take your primer spray and lightly coat all of your cushions. I got all the deets for you here. How to use regular spray paint to revitalize the fabric on your faded outdoor cushions and pillows before and after.
Let your cushions sit for a few days so the wax can fully cure. Latex or acrylic paint mixed with fabric medium. These floral patio cushions were bad. 100 natural latex custom foam cushions.
Use a brush or a lint free cloth and apply a thin layer of wax. See how latex paint can upcycle basic. The paint does feel a bit rough after it dries but i am sure that they will soften in time. Remove any opaque wax build up with a lint free cloth.
I also decided against chalk paint. Even if your cushions are in great condition styles change and patterns get dated fast. How to paint patio cushions. It doesn t have to be perfect or very even for that matter.
Things were looking a little bit faded on my front porch a few weeks ago and it wasn t just the inch of pollen covering every surface. Most new cushions have that rough feel anyway so it doesn t feel too much different than brand new ones ok maybe a little bit more rough than new ones. Outdoor furniture can get beat up pretty bad from being outside in the elements and pushed in and out of storage especially cushions they fade and get stained so quick. Reupholstering or replacing your cushions is so expensive.
Last week i debuted our awesome eclectic repurposed patio makeover say that ten times fast and i promised to share a tutorial on how i painted those cushions. Then they are good to go. If you re cool with my oh so casual summer hair then carry on. Once your cushions are finished and the wax has had a chance to fully cure they are ready to enjoy.
Since i m painting an entire couch there is a lot of area to cover and chalk paint isn t always the most cost effective. I didn t have the budget to replace them so. Latex foam is the perfect cushion material because it can keep its shape for 20 years. I chose to use latex paint mixed with fabric medium.
I only needed one coat of paint.