Most bench paint fails at the wood, not in the can. Sand it, prime it and wait for the wood to dry, and two thin coats will outlast five rushed ones.
Guides
- A cover fails for two reasons: it is too small, or it cannot breathe. Measure first, then argue about waterproof ratings.
- Most cushion returns come down to two numbers: the seat size and the thickness. Measure those first, then argue about filling, fabric and color.
- Four numbers in inches decide whether a bench ever gets used. Here is the size chart for six common benches, plus the three measurements worth taking on your own body first.
- Five boards, two screws per joint and no fancy joinery. Here is a 48-inch slat bench you can cut, screw and oil in one afternoon.
