Yes, outdoor patio cushions can be painted to extend their life!

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If you have stained or ugly patio cushions, try painting them before spending the money to replace.

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• Stiff to the touch, even after sanding • Any textures will show through. • Hard to explain, but the release of air within the cushion is not the same. NEGATIVES TO PAINTING THE CUSHIONS... Wavy Line Learn more

– Outdoor safe – Water and mildew resistant / repel water and stains – Block smells – Easy to wipe clean – Durable – Comfortable to sit on, just different POSITIVES TO PAINTING THE CUSHIONS... Wavy Line Learn more

My favorite paint for this project is Heirloom Traditions Paint. I go through all the details on my post.

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Other Paints I Considered:

1. Rust-Oleum Outdoor Fabric Paint 2. Latex Paint mixed with fabric medium. 3. Regular spray paint 4. Chalk paint 5. Acrylic paint 6. Krylon spray paint Learn more

Would I do it Again?

Rounded Banner With Dots Off-white Section Separator Our cushions were badly stained, so yes, I would do it again. It saved us a lot of money by not buying new cushions. Learn more

REVIEW OF HEIRLOOM TRADITIONS PAINT

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