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How to Paint Outdoor Chairs with White Knight Squirts

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Outdoor chairs looking a little… tired? Faded? Boring? Say no more. With a fresh hit of White Knight Squirts, you can turn bland outdoor seating into bold summer statement pieces. It’s easy, it’s fast, it’s budget-friendly and your patio will thank you.
Applying White Knight Squirts spray paint to transform a plastic outdoor chair sage green

Tired-looking outdoor chairs are one of the easiest things to transform with a can of spray paint and you can do it in a single afternoon. Whether your patio seats are sun-faded, scratched or just stuck in a colour you've fallen out of love with, a couple of coats of White Knight Squirts can give them a fresh, modern look for a fraction of the cost of buying new. In this step-by-step guide, we'll walk you through how to spray paint outdoor chairs from prep to final coat, and share tips for choosing a shade that lasts through an Aussie summer. With 40+ on-trend colours to choose from, your patio refresh is closer than you think.

What you’ll need
Gather the following materials:
  • Affordable outdoor chairs (new or second-hand)
  • Cleaning cloth & soap
  • White Knight Squirts (40+ trendy colours to choose from)
  • A drop sheet or old fabric to protect your work area

How To Apply

  • Pick some budget-friendly or old chairs that need a bit of love.

  • Second-hand finds, hand-me-downs or tired old seats all work perfectly.

  • Give your chairs a good wipe-down to remove dust, dirt and grime.

  • Let them dry completely before you start painting.

  • A clean, dry surface is the secret to a smooth, even finish that lasts.

1Choose Chairs with Potential

Woman wiping down a charcoal plastic outdoor chair with a cloth to clean it before spray painting
  • Choose your favourite shade from the 40+ White Knight Squirts colours — it’s your patio, your vibe.

  • Hold the can a consistent distance from the surface.

  • Spray your first coat in light, even passes to give your chair its fresh new personality.

  • Squirts is touch dry in around 10 minutes.

2Pick Your Colour & Spray

Person spray painting a dark plastic Adirondack chair outdoors, surrounded by sunlight and greenery.
  • Wait about an hour, then your chair is ready to recoat.

  • Apply a second coat for richer, longer-lasting colour and extra durability.

  • Suddenly, that sad chair is starting to look very chic.

3Add a Second Coat.

Person spray-painting a white plastic chair outdoors on a sunny day, with greenery in the background.
  • Let the final coat dry fully.

  • Set your chairs up outside.

  • Add a refreshing drink and a snack or two.

  • Admire your handiwork — you’ve officially pimped out your patio and created another #CanDo win.

4Test it Outside

Two sage green outdoor chairs painted with White Knight Squirts, styled on a deck with cushions and snacks

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