Summer Beach Chairs

Now there's an invitation

to relax

and enjoy a summer day.

There's something about the wide open arms

of an Adirondack chair

that say

"Come have a seat, relax,

read a magazine, have a drink"

So let's paint one up!

Actually, for this project, I'm using a colored stain.

I thought it would be fun to try something different.

So I am going with MinWax Wood Stain in

Sangria and Island Water.

These are new chairs

so they didn't need much prep.

I brushed the stain on in the direction of the grain

and then wiped off with a rag.

The blue needed two coats.

The red took one.

Wow, there are a lot of nooks and crannies

in an Adirondack chair!

So to be sure I cover thoroughly,

I always take my pieces outside

in the bright sunshine

to see all of my

"fix it" spots.

I turn it upside down

and lay it on both sides

to view from all angles.

I like how you can see the woodgrain

through the stain.

I used acrylic paints on the star,

using a mix of aqua, gray, and white,

brushing up and down for

a washed and worn look.

Then I sprayed with a sealer.

If you're local,

and would like a chance to win these

you can purchase raffle tickets

in Syracuse at the Plant Sale this weekend.

Proceeds will go toward Relay for Life.

I am really getting ready for

warm sunny summer weather now!

Thanks for visiting my blog.

I will post again later this week.

Happy projects to all of my DIY friends, Deb

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