b"MasterStroke DIY do in a dayFour fast, simple and effective decorating ideas to upgrade your seating. Resene Quarter R esenepaints,stainsandtestpotsareSpanish Whitesome of the most versatile tools in your home makeover kit. To show the big Above: To get started, placeimpact you can make by using a few favourite your first pallet down on a flatResene colours, we took four different seating surface and saw off each side stringer.options and gave them a creative paint facelift.Clean thoroughly with Resene Timber & Deck Wash, using a scrubbing brush toSummer stripes A chair for everyoneremove any dirt and stains. Adding a few smart contrast stripes to a classic Cape Cod chair lends sophistication and flair.Personalised designs are a fun idea for the kids Try different width stripes and a colour paletteand other family members. Stencilled letters or that complements your homes exterior. designs are the simplest way to create a fun look for everybody. Bold bar stoolsAbove: These chair seats and backs are Woodenseattopsareagoodcanvasforpainted in Resene Diesel then finished with creativity.GeometricdesignscanbeeasilyResene Aquaclear. The words are paintedmasked up or try stencils to create a morein Resene Teak. The floor is washed with intricate look. Use masking tape for multi-colourResene Colorwood Breathe Easy and the designs to get crisp edges between colours.Above: This chair is painted in Resenewall is Resene Half Rice Cake. Allow to dry between coats and colours. Quarter Silver Chalice with stripes in ReseneResene ReseneElement. The V groove wall is in ReseneSecrets TeakResene Quarter Resene Silver Chalice. The decking is stained inResene Reseneon the fence Above: Once your bar is assembled, fill anySilver Chalice Iko Iko Resene Woodsman Natural. The stump tableDuck Egg Blue Spanish Greenholes with Resene Ezyfill Quick, then sandResene Resene is Resene Element. The round planter, bookResene Resene Quarterand wipe off sanding dust and apply a coatSilver Chalice Armadillo cover and tumbler are Resene Iko Iko andHaven New Denim Blueof Resene Quick Dry primer for an even,Resene Resene the larger planter and small dish are ReseneResene Half Reseneundercoated surface before painting. Natural Element Armadillo. Plants from Kings Plant Barn. Innocence DieselThe Upcycler Jacob Leaf has a simple idea toLeft: The lower legs add practical style to your outdoor entertainingon all these chairs are painted in Resene with a fence bar made from wood pallets. Quarter Spanish White, with uppers in, E levateyourbalconyordeckandgivefrom left, Resene yourselfusefulentertainingspacebyHalf Beryl Green, Resene Sakura, building this fence bar from old timberResene Weathered pallets. It sits flat over a deck balustrade orYellow and Resene fence to serve as a handy table. Its particularlyGlorious. The floor is useful for smaller areas that dont have roomwashed with Resene for a standalone table. Colorwood Breathe Jacob used two pallets to build this fenceEasy and the wall is Resene Half Rice Cake.bar and gave it a pop of colour using ReseneAbove: Apply two coats of Lustacryl in Resene Rapture but you can paintResene Lustacryl semi-glossSweet sorbet seatingyours in any Resene colour or wood stain thatwaterborne enamel in your chosen colour.Try a colour theme for dining chairs rather than a single shade. Keep one suits your home or gardens style.Pour your paint into a small Resenepart of each chair the same colour so they still look like a set. We'veprojects Moneuan Ryan paint pot to prevent any dirt or bristlesimages Bryce CarletonFree wood pallets are usually readily availablecontaminating your main paint can. opted for soft sorbet shades, but you could try a gradient of greens or and are a great resource for cost-effectiveblues, or on wood chairs, experiment with different washes from the upcycling. The best place to check is with localResene Resene Colorwood We Speak Beach range. Rapturebulk stores. If you can't lay your hands on any,Above: These stool tops are painted inResene Reseneyou could create this project with offcuts fromFor full step-by-step instructions on makingResene Quarter New Denim Blue, ReseneWeathered Yellow Half Rice Cakeanother project. Set aside a weekend to honeJacob's fence bar, scan the QR code or visitHalf Innocence, Resene Duck Egg Blue,Resene ColorwoodResene step-by-stepyour DIY skills on this simple project. www.masterstrokebyresene.com/fence-bar. Resene Spanish Green, Resene Haven andBreathe Easy SakuraResene Secrets with one section stained inResene ReseneJacob's top tipstep-by-step Resene Colorwood Natural. The floor isHalf Beryl Green Gloriouswashed with Resene Colorwood Breathe Always double check your measurements areEasy and the wall is Resene Half Rice Cake.For step-by-step instructions on how to makeover your chairs visitcorrect and the lines and angles are straight. Stool tops finished in Resene Aquaclear. www.habitatbyresene.co.nz/tips/four-ways-with-chairs or scan the QR code.14 byresene.co.nz Have chairs that need a new look but youre not sure how to prep and paint them?Take a chair or photo intobyresene.co.nz 15your local Resene ColorShop for advice or Ask a Resene Paint Expert free online, www.resene.com/paintexpert."