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NOSTALGIC TREND: VINTAGE BENCH IN THE GARTEN

A hint of nostalgia is in the air thanks to the do-it-yourself vintage look

Garden bench in vintage look – How it’s done:

Here we show how to step by step turn a simple garden bench into a gem in a trendy vintage look. This technique can obviously be used on any piece of furniture made from wood – regardless of whether used or new.

For outdoor areas, we recommend Osmo Country Colour. It is easy in application and, when dry, completely safe – which cannot be said for old, flaky lacquers of uncertain origin. Plus, Osmo Country Colour protects the old beauty reliably against wind and weather.

 

What you need:

  • Osmo Flat Brush
  • Osmo Country Colour in two different colours
  • Very fine sandpaper
Osmo Holz und Color - Ideen für Selbermacher - Vintage Bank

HOW IT'S DONE

Osmo DIY instructions - apply an Osmo coating in a dark colour, for example Osmo Colour 2742 Traffic Grey A

1st coat with Osmo Country Colour: Apply the first coat of Osmo Country Colour 2742 Traffic Grey A thinly with a brush.
Osmo DIY instructions - after drying for 12 hours, thinly apply Osmo Colour 2101 White or another light colour to the wooden bench

2nd coat with Osmo Country Colour: After drying for twelve hours, coat the bench with Osmo Country Colour 2101 White. Again apply a thin layer on all sides.
Osmo DIY vintage bench - after the second coat has dried for 12 hours, carefully sand away the second coating with fine sandpaper on various areas.

The vintage look is achieved with very fine sandpaper. Carefully sand only the top layer of paint. Always work with the wood grain. The signs of wear look particularly natural if you work primarily around the edges.
Osmo DIY vintage bench - finished! Try out Osmo Country Colour in other colour combinations.

Instead of grey and white, you can also use other colours and combinations out of the Osmo colour range. Always choose the darker shade for the first coat. For example, the combination of Country Colour 2501 Labrador Blue and 2507 Dove Blue looks really nice.