Porch Swing Rejuvenation Project (2).

Positive Progress is Made.

When I saw the porch swing on the curb beside my house, "And now it's mine."

It needed paint, and I have paint.

Second coat went on faster than the first, as per usual.

This rescue and rejuvenation project is proceeding at a fairly easy pace. A few bolts and screws had to be tightened, or added to a couple of cracks that had developed over the years. Done.

Slats for the back rest had to be sanded and then lined up like ducks in a row for two coats of varnish. Done.

 Back rest slats are sanded. Stubborn residue remains.

How will these scuffed up slats look once varnished? 

Two coats of new varnish later, the cedar slats look AOK!

The slats for the seat were also sanded (lots of grunge removed!) and after two coats of light-brown stain were applied, I quickly put them back into place - with the original brass screws. Sweet deal.

No evidence now of the past years' of use. Shiny like a new dime.

Arm rests needed a bit of paint. Easy work.

Arm rests will soon get a second coat, then be re-attached along with the back rest slats, and the metal frame of the swing will go through the car wash - all perhaps by nightfall - to be followed by my first relaxing ride on the 'new and improved' porch swing!

Please link to Porch Swing Rejuvenation Project (1).

Photos GH