DIY Shabby Chic Garden Chair – Quick Tutorials With Rainbow Chalk

We received some fantastic images from Tracy in Essex this week, showcasing her DIY shabby chic garden chair!

She used our Post Black and Cornflower Blue Garden Furniture Paint colours to achieve this unique look.

Tracy said:

“I could paint with the Rainbow Chalk Garden Paint all day! It’s absolutely brilliant and it washes off your skin easily. Much better than some of the other leading brands!”

If you want to know how to use our exterior paint to make your own Shabby Chic garden chair, keep reading!

Painting Your Own Shabby Chic Garden Chair

Using our exterior garden paint is simple, just follow the steps below:

1. (optional) Sand down your furniture to eliminate rough patches, leaving a smooth surface to paint
2. If the furniture has been waxed, clean the surface with white spirit before painting
3. Ensure that the furniture is free from dust and dirt
4. Stir your pot of Shabby Chic Garden Paint thoroughly
5. Apply the paint evenly with a paint brush or roller
6. Allow the first coat to dry for approximately an hour
7. Apply the second coat for a vibrant finish
8. (optional) Once dry, lightly abrade with a light grain sandpaper for an authentic Shabby Chic look.

To learn more about our Garden Paint, like the mould and mildew protective properties, click here.

And why stop at your garden chairs? Take a look at some more customer projects below that might get your creative juices flowing!

Get Your Shabby Chic Garden Furniture Paint Now

Inspired to make your own shabby chic garden chair? Use the product boxes below to:

• Select your desired tin size (1 ltr OR 2.5 ltr)
• Pick one of our 19 stunning shades from the drop down menu
• Add to your basket

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