The first thing you want to do before painting is to vacuum off the metal furniture and your surrounding work space.
Best paint for outdoor metal furniture.
When you are ready to paint i recommend using rustoleum oil based metal paintor a can of rustoleum spray paint.
My go to spray paint for this kind of project is rustoleum.
Opt for oil based paint if painting outdoor metal surfaces such as fences patio furniture or backyard.
Water based paints offer faster drying and fewer fumes.
Oil based paints are the most durable.
Find the perfect paint for all your metal surfaces indoors and out.
Spray paint cans offer more.
It has a primer built in which makes the job go even faster.
I also chose to go with a flat or matte paint as opposed to satin or glossy.
As long as your furniture isn t too rusty you don t need anything else.
Latex paint 20 to 50 per gallon labeled for exterior use is best for outdoor furniture from wooden or metal patio sets to plastic lounge chairs.
The rust oleum spray paint comes in a handy pack of 6 cans making it a great choice for spray painting large areas with no fear of running out of metal spray paint.