More Fun with Spray Paint–A Little Rust-oleum Changes Everything

Rust-oleum spray paint in Seaside

I came across a new shade of aqua spray paint–called Seaside–by Rust-oleumat Home Depot when I was shopping for paint for my colorful spring porch makeover and couldn’t resist it. So I bought six cans for a future project. Since I was in a spray painting mood last weekend, and I was dying to paint something aqua, I painted this iron nautilus bench and side table for my back yard.

Aqua bench and table painted in Seaside by Rust-oleum

This color practically glows in the early evening light. Throw on a coordinating pillow or two and you have a colorful and comfy spot to sit down and enjoy your garden.

Aqua bench and side table in Seaside by Rust-oleum

The aqua and white pillow is from Pottery Barn’s outdoor pillow collection. I’ve used this pillow inside and outside. I just throw it in the washer when it gets dirty and it’s good to go for another season. I used three cans of paint for this project. I can use the remaining three cans to repaint this furniture when it gets battered by the elements, or I can find something else to paint. Hmm, what else needs a coat of aqua? Let me think…

36 Comments on More Fun with Spray Paint–A Little Rust-oleum Changes Everything

  1. shreejacob
    May 30, 2013 at 1:05 pm (10 years ago)

    Oo that’s a pretty blue :)

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  2. Greta
    May 30, 2013 at 3:27 pm (10 years ago)

    I thought we bought this for NEXT year!! Couldn’t wait could you? Must be that instant gratification thing??? Eh? :)

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    • afternoonartist
      May 31, 2013 at 1:36 am (10 years ago)

      Feeling a bit snarky today, huh mom? LOL!

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  3. Francesca
    May 30, 2013 at 4:37 pm (10 years ago)

    Think hard because the color is super pretty! :-)

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    • afternoonartist
      May 31, 2013 at 1:38 am (10 years ago)

      I’m thinking, I’m thinking! Thanks, Francesca.

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  4. Beth Parker
    May 30, 2013 at 7:53 pm (10 years ago)

    How fun is that!!! I love that beautiful bench, too. What a great find, Jill!!! Pretty – Pretty!!!

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    • afternoonartist
      May 31, 2013 at 1:41 am (10 years ago)

      I’m the spray paint queen. A few dollars per can and a few minutes of time and I can transform anything. I still have a bit of aqua paint on my hands–the mark of a true artist….

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  5. violetski
    May 30, 2013 at 11:38 pm (10 years ago)

    What a great idea ! And beautiful blue❤

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  6. Pat
    May 30, 2013 at 11:43 pm (10 years ago)

    Love that shade of blue. Looks great on the bench and table.

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    • afternoonartist
      May 31, 2013 at 1:44 am (10 years ago)

      I found that bench and table at a local antique shop about 15 years ago. I leave it in my garden year round. It has held up beautifully, but I do repaint it each spring.

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  7. pamtanzey
    May 31, 2013 at 10:36 pm (10 years ago)

    That looks beautiful! I love the color and that is the coolest bench!

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  8. pamtanzey
    May 31, 2013 at 10:36 pm (10 years ago)

    P.S. You make it look so easy!

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    • afternoonartist
      June 1, 2013 at 12:09 pm (10 years ago)

      It is easy. I think my nautilus bench is awesome, too.

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  9. The Renegade Seamstress
    June 2, 2013 at 12:01 am (10 years ago)

    I literally gasped when I saw this! Number one, I LOVE your chair!! So cool and for you to paint it aqua, even better!!! Number Two, I’ve been looking for turquoise metal paint, hoping to paint the stove in my 1965 Aladdin camp trailer!!! I’m heading to the store RIGHT NOW!!

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    • afternoonartist
      June 2, 2013 at 12:05 am (10 years ago)

      An aqua stove would be incredible. Please send me pics!

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  10. beverlydyer
    June 24, 2013 at 1:24 pm (10 years ago)

    Love this color!! May need to look for a reason to use it too!!

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    • afternoonartist
      June 24, 2013 at 1:28 pm (10 years ago)

      It really does glow in my garden. I bought a few extra cans for future use; you never know how long a new color/product will be available.

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  11. mpkarts
    July 6, 2013 at 7:35 pm (10 years ago)

    Beautiful colour, looks fantastic!

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  12. sallyjadlow
    July 14, 2013 at 12:17 am (10 years ago)

    Thanks for liking my blog. I painted a cream can for the front porch with that color. Love it!

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    • afternoonartist
      July 14, 2013 at 2:38 am (10 years ago)

      Dud you post a picture of it on your blog?

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  13. jackikellum
    July 23, 2013 at 9:57 pm (10 years ago)

    I love all of the color

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    • afternoonartist
      July 25, 2013 at 6:07 pm (10 years ago)

      Thank you, Jacki. I’m a big fan of spray paint. Just give me a few cans in fun colors and I’m good to go!

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  14. Turnip Times
    July 24, 2013 at 3:17 am (10 years ago)

    Interested in watercolors? Where I live I found a watercolor society that has presentations for learning. Bet you have one near you two. You look pretty handy with that spray can :)

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    • afternoonartist
      July 25, 2013 at 6:05 pm (10 years ago)

      Thanks for the suggestion, Joan. And thanks for visiting my blog!

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      • Turnip Times
        July 25, 2013 at 6:08 pm (10 years ago)

        I think you will enjoy the art work that I am in the process of posting right now.

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  15. maggiebird
    July 26, 2013 at 3:11 pm (10 years ago)

    Thanks for visiting my blog and liking it. I’ve enjoyed your blog–and that’s a beautiful bench. I love the color.

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  16. hookonhooked
    July 28, 2013 at 2:06 pm (10 years ago)

    Thank you . . . you inspired me!

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