Refinished Porch Swing with White Stain
I receive product complimentary to complete this project. All opinions are 100% my own.
Summer is winding down and fall will be here before we know it. Fall is my absolute favorite time of the year. I love the crisp air and beautiful colors. I am looking forward to spending time in my backyard enjoying the weather and looking out over the river that runs behind our house. It is lined with trees and just breath-taking in the fall.
To enjoy the season even more I created a little sitting area where my lower patio will some day be. We have a deck and walk out basement below. The lower walk out is just an empty grassy area, but it could be so much more. In lieu of laying concrete this week I decided instead to add some seating to tide me over until next year.
I picked up this porch swing for $15.
It was solid, just weathered. It needed some love. I started by hanging the swing from the underside of my deck. To brighten it up and protect it from the elements I chose to stain it with Olympic Maximum Stain & Sealant in One. This is a stain so it seals and protects the wood while also giving it color. Yes color! I chose Outdoor White, but honestly I could have done just about any color. There are a ton of choices. I knew this was the product for me and so excited that Olympic was willing to give me the stain to refinish my swing. (thanks!) If you have a staining project on the horizon you need to check this out. A colored stain is a neat opportunity to create an outdoor statement piece.
Here's how I brought some life back to my swing.
This swing did not have any stain on it but it was dirty. I used a hard bristle scrub brush and a hose to clean it several times. I did this while it was hanging so I could get every side. Once clean I let it dry on a hot sunny day.
To stain this I started on the back to test a small area and make sure it was what I wanted...it was. I used a quality brush and applied 2 thin coats, letting the swing dry in between coats.
Now this swing has exposed metal between the slates. unlike paint, I could not use stain on the metal. I chose not to tape the piece and instead carefully stained the wood trying as best I could to avoid the metal. Once the stain was dry I scrapped off any that got onto the metal and then painted the metal white with a small brush.
I absolutely love how this turned out. The white stain allows the wood grain to show through just a bit. It's such a nice contrast to the otherwise dark and dull space.
We pulled our fire pit a little closer and we are all set for late summer and fall nights.
Where is your go-to outdoor space? Please share, I'd love to hear about your space.
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I received complimentary product to complete this project however, the opinions expressed are 100% my own. You can view my full disclosure policy here.
Oh my! Your swing turned out so fabulous! I love how you found something ugly and turned it into something fantastic. I wanna sit in you swing and read a book!! :)
xox, Crystelle
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Thank you Crystelle, it is such a relaxing spot.
Sarah, this tuned out so great! Really brightens things up! Great job!
That's a beautiful swing! Great job!
Looks fab! You are sure to enjoy that this fall! xx, b @ being-bianca.com
Thank you Bianca
Don't you just love white stain and the reassurance that it can hold up to the elements?! Great project!
Yes I agree, it's fantastic!
Gorgeous makeover!! What a big difference white paint makes! Thanks for sharing at Monday Funday - Pinned!
Thank you so much Heather.
Great improvement! Porch swings are so fabulous :)
Thanks Danielle!
I love the cozy space you created, Sarah! Makes me want to curl up with a blanket and cup of hot chocolate!
Thank you so much Sarah, I hope to do that this fall.
Oh man, I love this Sarah! What a great way to use that space in the meantime! Actually, I quite like it the way it is (without concrete). Ah, the grass between my toes. What a lovely feeling. :)
I do agree, it's a quaint little without anything else. Thank you so much.
Hey Sarah! What a great project! I had to feature it on this weeks Creative Spark Link Party. Stop by and check out your feature and link up again! http://bit.ly/1pGnzMf
Thank you so much Michelle, I linked up this morning. I am in very good company with those features. Love your party.
Hi, I get intimidated by power tools, I always think I'll hurt myself? Not sure where I got this fear? What kind of tools do you use; drill, circular saw with laser?
Totally normal fear. I would suggest starting small and working your way up to the bigger tools. I use a battery powered drill for everything. I also use a miter saw to cut most of my wood. This is a fixed saw on a stand and has some great safety features. I have a circular saw but I don't use it often. Go with what you are comfortable with and take safety precautions.