Rocking Chair Makeover: From Tired to Refreshed!
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Let's get started! Our rockers have needed a makeover for quite some time now. They've sat out in the elements and taken a beating for the past few years, and so it was definitely time for a fresh, bright-white coat of paint! So when I heard about the Americana Decor Outdoor Living paint and the protective layer that it would provide, I knew I had to give this awesome paint a try!
Here's some info about this fabulous paint, per DecoArt -- "Enhance your outdoor decor with this durable, eggshell-finish acrylic. No sealer required. Excellent resistance to water, scuffs, and fading. Ideal for wood, concrete, masonry, terra cotta, metal, most plastics, and more." Doesn't that sound fantastic? I think this type of paint is perfect for giving my rockers new life!
What you'll need for this project:
a really good paint brush
the Americana Décor Outdoor Living paint from Hobby Lobby (Each tub is 8 oz. and covers 25 sq. ft.)
sand paper
drop cloth (optional)
Here's what our tired rockers used to look like....Oh, and please don't look at the scary mess that's surrounding these rockers. It's a little embarrassing.
And when I say our rockers have taken a beating, I mean, they've taken a serious beating! Here in Georgia, the elements can sometimes be extreme -- severe thunderstorms, heavy rain, hail (occasionally), sometimes cold weather and definitely super-hot weather! ;) It's all over the board, but those are some of the many things I love about the South! And our crazy weather is exactly why I wanted to try this paint!
When prepping for this project, be sure to shake the paint tub really well, or else, it'll be watery, and it won't go on very evenly. I used a really good brush and applied 2 coats to each rocker. The paint dried super-quickly! And don't forget...in between each coat, be sure to sand your rockers to give them a more even finish.
I spent a few hours painting these beauties, and I'm sooo happy I gave our rockers new life! So, here's the after...The paint is a beautiful, bright white, and what a gorgeous eggshell finish!
So, if you'd like to check out this new paint, head to HobbyLobby.com to get more details. So, what do you think of this project? Don't you feel the need to head outside and look for something to refinish using this paint? You'll love how easy it is to apply!
Do you have any questions about my experience with this specific paint? I’d LOVE to hear about it! Comment below, or stop by Pinterest, Facebook or Instagram….It always makes my day to hear from my sweet readers! Have a great day!
[Sidenote: This is a sponsored post. However, all opinions are my own. You can read my full disclosure here.]
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