I bought these 2 chairs at a yard sale for 33¢ each. Yep you read that right. He had both chairs priced at 50¢ each and when I asked how much for the matching stool, he just said to take it. So I did, I got all 3 for just a buck. So technically the one on the right cost me 34¢.
Please read my tips on how to have a successful yard sale. I got a killer deal, but I am pretty sure this family didn’t have a successful garage sale at that rate.
Take a closer look and you can see how bad they were. Pretty gross actually.
I always knew I would paint them, but I have lacked the drive to get to this project, until now.
For all us Orange lovers, you can never have too much Orange. I am so excited about my new furniture in our back yard. And the summer has finally arrived here in Oregon, so I will grab my iced latte and I will be lounging in my new chairs.
I bought a primer, then I added my coat of paint for plastic chairs.
TIP :: Put on a real good primer coat. It keep you from having to do more than one color coat. I learned this the hard way. It says you don’t need a heavy primer coat, but I think you do.
Primer was expensive at $4 a can and spray paint just under $3. Total project was right around $20. Plus I found one more at a yard sale last week. It cost me $2, but I will soon have 3 chairs and I had some primer and paint left over.
With so many yard sales going on, outdoor furniture is a Not4This item. Meaning, don’t pay full price.
With the economy the way it is, it seems like everyone is cutting back and trying hard not to spend money aimlessly on things. I think this is great. This is something that many people have needed to do for years now. But with so many blogs out there filled with all types of money saving tips, which I too will share, there comes a point where you feel guilty buying something that you truly want or enjoy, but you need to know, it's ok to splurge every now and then.
Love this Amy!! I picked up a whole set of these chairs a few years ago for $12 at a yard sale… and they are white – I think I’ll paint them orange or a fun blue after we move! Wanna’ come help? 😉
I will totally help you Jenni, especially if you move even closer to me. 🙂
If you were closer, Free2beFrugal, I would help you too. Spray painting is such instant gratification.