How to Restore Rusty Outdoor Furniture || Making a Super Easy Cushion Cover

I came across two outdoor metal chairs and a table that were the perfect size for a small patio space. But they were in very bad shape. Three coats of paint were chipping off of them and there were patches of thick, crusty rust. But I saw their potential.
This was a fun project because 1) I was restoring them for a very dear young lady, and 2) she wanted them painted a fun color - pink!
I even show you how you can easily sew a cushion cover for foam inserts purchased at a thrift store.
Come see how I revive life into these old, discarded pieces to create a cute outdoor set.

Products used:
3/4" wire brush
3M Half Facepiece Respirator 6200
SurfPrep Sanding System with Foam Pads
Sanding block, 120 and 220 grit paper
Rustoleum Professional Primer for Metal
Rustoleum Painters Touch 2X Spray Paint in Vintage Blush
Scotchgard Heavy Duty Water Shield
Cushions (purchased at Goodwill so brand is unknown)
Fabric purchased at JoAnns
Muslin for backside of cushions was a painters drop cloth

[lindatrowbridge]

They turned out adorable! What a transformation! Yout tutorial was so thorough.

[MK-hzbn]

Rust oleum isn’t good enough to stop rust. Once a piece starts rusting you need to use a neutralizer to stop it or it will keep rusting. You can buy it in a spray. The brand I use Ospho. Just an fyi for your next rusty project. Those chairs turned out so pretty.

[conradhalling]

Very useful, and now I know what to do. I would recommend eye protection as well as a respirator when spraying paint.

[tiffanyrichardson]

Thank you. This is one of the best restoration tutorials I have found on YT. Thank you and beautifully done!

[staciek]

I agree with the comment up above a bit. This is really the best tutorial video on YT for restoring patio furniture. I have never done anything like this before, but you have me feeling pretty confident. Thank you very much, immediate like and subscribe!!!!

[paulaparadowski-terwillege]

The reaction made all that effort worth it. ❤

[Orchid.in.toyland]

Thank you for this video. My egg chair way overdue for this treatment, now I can plan my restoration :) Don't plan on buying a sander, so I'm in for a workout.

[anncarroll]

I am in the process of making my garden chairs pretty again. Thank. You for the tips ❤ from Ireland 🇮🇪

[alanalarsen]

Your sons girl friend is Very lucky, I hope that she and your son appreciate you❤

[draganaguilbault]

You're so talented and easy to watch and very kind to do this for your son's girlfriend. They're both lucky.

[CYNEMICAL]

Your chairs turned out so beautifully! Amazing how a little fresh coat of paint can give something new life 😌

[jencrosby]

Adorable. Much smoother finish than I would have thought possible without completely stripping them.

[Rapunzel]

I absolutely love this!! You are definitely my kind of gal- thrift shopping, garage sale finds, sewing, sanding painting priming and transformation!!! I liked and subscribed because you are kind and awesome! How sweet of you to make this for your son’s girlfriend. You are a good Mom. ❤❤❤

[kathiefleming]

Lots of loving labor; hope she appreciates them and you.

[breeanawagner]

We just bought a house and there are four similar rusted old chairs in our shed. Looked up how to restore them and wasn't disappointed! These look wonderful! Thanks for the video 🩷

[uplggoc]

I just rescued a metal bench from the side of the road and hope to restore it like your gorgeous chairs! Thanks for tutorial.

[heidisettles]

So stinkin cute! Love that fabric, she was so thrilled! Always look forward to what's next.

[lorimecikalski]

You did an amazing job with these. They came out perfect!

[deannamenard]

I liked that you got their reactions on video. Chairs look great :)

[callmeacab]

I just got 42 stackable metal chairs donated to me. So this is about to be my life! LOVED the cushions. You have inspired me.