One of our neighbors was moving and this bench was in her garbage pile. I just couldn't resist and I snagged it. I've had it for quite a while and never got around to painting it. Today was the day. It was an eyesore and needed help.
Such a sad shape to be in
I took time to clean it up and scrape away all that paint. Gave it good sanding and made sure to wipe away all the debris. A quick trip to Lowes and I found Valspar Spray Paint in Sea Glass. Loved it immediately and knew this was the right color. Here is the after:
Isn't it a beauty~It took about five coats. I used less than two cans. I am thrilled with how it looks.
This little roadside find only cost me $8 for the spray paint to make it lovely. I love roadside finds. I don't usually get lucky enough to find one. This time I sure did.
Now I will surround it with pretty flower pots. It is just darling.
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I had the opportunity to get a bench just like this out of a dumpster a couple of weeks ago. My friend's son had thrown it away. Had I gotten to it BEFORE it went in the dumpster, OR had it not been the day my car broke down, I probably would have gladly taken it. I'd love to have one in my yard.
great job! Love the color!
gail
This is great! I feel like it would make a great prop in a photo shoot! :D I love the color too!
what a great find and a fun color!
I have a similar bench and triedf to restain it which did NOT work!! spray paint seems like a great alternative!
Whoa! It turned out wonderful...love that color. What a great job you did.
I love this! You're right - it's the perfect color! :)
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