Paint garden wood furniture

Guided shopping manual

Products for painting garden wood furniture

Garden wood furniture needs a coating method that starts with clean dry wood and ends with a finish able to handle outdoor use. This page helps choose between satin matt, gloss and PU acrylic waterborne finishes.

What do you need to paint garden wood furniture?

WBS cleaning

Mipa WBS Cleaner prepares the surface inside the waterborne system, removing contamination that can disturb flow, adhesion or the final look.

Waterborne viscosity adjustment

Mipa WBS deionised water is the dedicated thinner for the WBS finish, used only when the coating needs controlled adjustment for brushing, rolling or spraying.

Satin matt alkyd finish

Mipa WAK 2500-30 gives an easy brushing waterborne alkyd finish with strong levelling for interior and exterior woodwork when a softer satin matt result is preferred.

Gloss alkyd finish

Mipa WAK 2500-90 gives a smooth glossy waterborne alkyd finish for woodwork, primed metal and sound old coatings where a brighter, more washable surface is wanted.

Satin matt wood finish

Mipa WPA 2100-40 gives a waterborne 1K PU acrylic satin matt finish for common wood surfaces, with a calm low-sheen look for furniture and visible interior pieces.

How to paint garden wood furniture

  1. 1
    Clean and dry

    Wash away dirt, algae and old care residues, then let the wood dry fully so moisture is not trapped below the coating.

  2. 2
    Sand and repair

    Remove loose old paint, smooth weathered fibres and correct damaged areas before moving to the finish stage.

  3. 3
    Choose the finish

    Use Mipa WAK 2500 for an alkyd brushing finish or Mipa WPA 2100-40 for a satin matt PU acrylic wood finish.

  4. 4
    Apply even coats

    Brush or roll with the grain, keeping thin coats on slats, legs, corners and table edges so runs do not form.

  5. 5
    Cure before outdoor use

    Let the coating harden before placing cushions, planters or wet objects back on the furniture.

Which garden furniture finish should you choose?

Choose satin matt

Mipa WAK 2500-30 or Mipa WPA 2100-40 gives a softer look when you want less reflection on outdoor chairs, benches and tables.

Choose gloss

Mipa WAK 2500-90 is the better visual match when a brighter, smoother and more wipeable glossy garden furniture finish is preferred.

Choose waterborne adjustment

Mipa WBS deionised water belongs with the WBS finish when viscosity needs careful adjustment for the chosen application method.

Technical details

  • Mipa WAK 2500 is a waterborne alkyd paint for interior and exterior use with easy brushing, excellent levelling and high resistance.
  • Mipa WAK 2500-30 is satin matt, while Mipa WAK 2500-90 is gloss.
  • Mipa WPA 2100-40 is a waterborne 1K PU acrylic topcoat for common wood types, including garden furniture.
  • Outdoor wood must be dry, stable and free from loose grey fibres before coating.
Practical suggestion

For slatted furniture, coat the gaps and underside edges first. These areas collect moisture and are harder to cover neatly after the visible faces are finished.

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