Renovating A Metal Patio Chair With Hammerite Direct To Rust Metal Paint

We have four patio chairs which we have had for about five years and they are all starting to look very tired and worn out. They’ve also started to rust in places due to the fact that they are out in all weathers, but having said that, it’s a lovely patio chair set. The chairs are very robust and have a very modern look about them, so I definitely did not want them going to landfill.

All they require to give them a new lease of life is a little bit of preparation and sanding down followed by a spray paint using Hammerite direct to rust metal paint.

In this tutorial I will show you how to renovate patio chairs and make them perfect to use all summer long.

One patio chair takes approximately 3 hours to prepare and paint so all four chairs can be done over a 48 hour period or a weekend – perfect for those of you that have minimal time available to those DIY tasks around the home due to work and family commitments.

Why choose metal packaging for your DIY supplies?

Metal packaging is one of the most sustainable options out there. It’s:

100% recyclable

Endlessly reusable without degrading

Great for long-term storage

And can even be repurposed creatively once empty!

By choosing paint in metal tins, you’re not only making something beautiful for your home, you’re also making a small but powerful choice for the planet.

So now it’s time for my step-by-step guide tutorial to refresh your home.

Before we start the tutorial, let’s talk about something that often gets overlooked: packaging. The products I’m using is Hammerite direct to rust metal paint which is available in metal tins and that’s no accident. It’s better for the environment all round because metal packaging is endlessly recyclable.

Materials and tools you need to complete this DIY job:

400ml Hammerite direct to rust Metal Paint x2

Assorted sandpaper grades

Wire brushes

Masking tape

Dust sheets

Safety Googles

Face mask

Gloves

Step 1

The first thing to do is mask and cover the mesh where you sit as you do want any paint on this area. It’s made of material and if you get paint on it, it could over time damage that area.

Tip 1

When covering the mesh area where you sit you can either use a part of a dust sheet or newspaper – either will be perfect to protect that area.

Step 2

You will now be ready to prepare the patio chair. Using a wire brush, remove any rust from the frame of the chair and then using grade 60 Sandpaper rub all the frame so that the paint has a good key to stick to.

Tip 2

Although we are using Hammerite direct to rust metal paint, I would still recommend you remove all rust so there is no chance of it returning over the winter months.

Step 3

Now is the time to paint the patio chair using Hammerite direct to rust metal paint. We will be using a spray can version of the Hammerite paint and it will require two coats of paint to give you that brand new look.

When spraying the paint make sure you’re about 10inches away from the patio chair and keep moving the tin evenly. In addition, don’t overload the paint as that will leave runs in the paint.

1st coat

2nd coat

Tip 3

When spray painting the patio chair using Hammerite direct to rust metal paint always do it in a well ventilated area – ideally outside – and always use safety googles and a face mask.

Step 4

Always allow two hours between coats of paint. Once you have allowed the correct time and the 1st coat of paint is dry you can apply the second coat of paint.