Are you looking to transform your outdoor space without breaking the bank?
Look no further than the Ikea Tarno hack!
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Its compact size immediately caught my attention.
I have a small area on my front porch that needed a functional and stylish seating solution.
Determined to revamp this neglected set, I opted for an all-in-one primer and paint designed for outdoor use.
The once vibrant colors had faded, giving the set a dull and neglected look.
However, despite its shabby exterior, the structure of the bistro set remained intact.
There were no missing screws, and every component was stable, promising a solid foundation for the transformation.
Another creative way to revamp this bistro set is to tile the table top.
Check out Catherines fab Tik-Tok inspiredTiled Top Tarno Bistro Set Hack.
A simple coat of paint revamps and breath’s life into this $20 garage sale find.
I made sure there wast here were no missing screws, nor legs that are rusted through.
If you’re buy yours used it’s a good idea to inspect beforehand.
If new you’ve got the option to assemble and move to the next step.
If you wipe down the wood you want to see to it it fully dries before sanding and painting.
Tighten any screws that are loose too.
Wipe off the excess dust before painting.
If you’re super careful and take your time you don’t really need to do this step.
Just makes it faster to paint.
I used basic green painters tape.
also used a tarp below my bistro set since I didn’t want any drip off paint.
to stain the concrete on the porchI
Step 4: Priming and Painting.
They make it in a indoor/outdoor paint & primer all-in-one.
So I waited 30 minutes for first paint coat to dry then painted a second coat.
The second coat of paint went way faster since the purous wood was already coated with the first coat.
Step 6: Finishing Touches
My Bistro set was complete!
But I wanted to add some finishing touches for a decorative look.
The table is pretty small so there’s not much real estate to place a big centrepiece on it.
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