Barrel table

It’s easy to transform an old half barrel planter into a smart garden table with a little bit of help from Resene.

Ways with wood with Mark Rayner - Project 71

Difficulty level: Moderate

You will need: Bucket, Garden hose with clean running water, Garden sprayer, Old wooden half barrel planter, Paintbrush, Paint stirrer, Resene Moss & Mould Killer, Resene Timber and Deck Wash, Resene Waterborne Woodsman penetrating oil stain tinted to Resene Jacaranda, Rubber gloves, Shovel, Stiff-bristled brush

To get the look: Mark painted the background shed wall and decking with Resene Lumbersider tinted to Resene Unwind.

Other ideas: For a striking black effect, stain the wooden half barrel with Resene Waterborne Woodsman penetrating oil stain tinted to Resene Pitch Black.

Step one
Remove old potting mix from the wooden half barrel.

Step two
Mix one part Resene Moss & Mould Killer to five parts clean water.

Step three
Wearing rubber gloves, saturate the wooden half barrel with the solution and leave for 48 hours.

Step four
Mix one part Resene Timber and Deck Wash to three parts clean water.

Step five
Scrub the wooden half barrel vigorously with the solution using a stiff bristled brush.

Step six
Rinse thoroughly with clean water and allow the wooden half barrel to dry.

Step seven
Carefully stir the Resene Waterborne Woodsman penetrating oil stain.

Step eight
Apply two coats of Resene Waterborne Woodsman penetrating oil stain to the wooden half barrel, allowing 24 hours for each coat to dry.

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