DIY Painted Patio Pouf

Hi there, Friends! We've all had patio furniture or garden accents that have seen better days, but are still functional. Maybe something specific even came to mind as you read this! Today I'm sharing a recent DIY project that falls into this category-giving new life to an old outdoor pouf...

 

This faded and stained pouf had an unsightly appearance, but it hadn't lost any of it's firmness, or should I say poufiness? 😉 So...I decided to refresh it with paint. I figured if a yard sale sofa can be transformed with paint, why not a patio pouf? To prepare the pouf, I  used a hose to wash it thoroughly and allowed it to dry in the sun all day.

I often check the oops sections at Lowe's and Home Depot for bargains on their paint. I found this soft green sample size at Home Depot and believe it or not--I stocked up on paintbrushes that were six cents each at Lowe's! Ready to paint? Start by thinning the paint slightly with water. Notice the consistency on my paint brush. It needs to be thick enough to cover the fabric well but thin enough to be absorbed and dry without cracking. I gave mine two coats of paint, allowing it to dry well between each coat. 

Remember, I told you I had a project in mind for this placemat I scored on clearance? When I saw it at Belk, I could immediately picture it topping my pouf. I opted not to glue it because I wanted to be able to remove it for cleaning and prevent it from trapping moisture underneath. However, we do get a lot of windy days, so I decided to use straight pins to secure it while allowing easy removal and replacement. (TIP: I would not recommend using pins if you plan to sit on the pouf--I use mine as an outdoor side table.)

Realistically, there's no way to tell how my painted pouf will weather the harsh Texas summer, but I feel good about extending its life and reusing something I already have! UPDATE April 2022: 9 months later, my painted pouf has weathered well! I did remove the placemat top for the winter months, but after being outdoors all winter, the paint hasn't chipped. 

I am loving it next to my fun hammock swing! 

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