Trying to make regular metal and glass dinning set weather proof?
Question:I NEED TO KNOW IF THERE IS ANYTHING I COULD PUT ON THE METAL PARTS TO MAKE IT INTO PATIO FURNITURE (WEATHER PROOF)
Answers:
On the metal, use rust proof paint and cover it well. The glass is already weather proof.
Sand the metal lightly and apply a good quality primer. When dry, paint with your choice of colors using a quality outdoor paint. Check the bottom of the legs since these will be in constant contact with the ground and perhaps buy some plastic caps for them.
Maybe a clear acrylic spray but personally I would not try it unless you are willing to throw it away if it does not work out.
Fordman is correct, and did answer first, smiles.
No matter what you apply, just consider that it will need occasional maintenance. "Weather Proof" isn't exactly accurate however. A good example might be New Orleans.
Resistant to the environment is likely the best one can hope for, but in the meantime, enjoy the process, and the outdoors.
Steven Wolf
I took a metal based glass topped coffee table and used it on my patio several years ago. I primed the base with Rustoleum metal primer and then painted it with Rustoleum Wrought Iron Textured rust proof paint. I did put plastic caps on the legs and it is still out there in use, in all kinds of weather, being hit by the automatic sprinklers and it hasn't rusted and it still looks like the day I painted it. However, the glass is a different story. I got tired of constantly cleaning it, so I coated it with Glass Magic which is like a wax for glass. It makes the water bubble up without leaving those ugly white rings and makes the dust that blows through our canyon wipe off easily.
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