Dirty, grimy or dingy are three descriptive words for garden furniture which has seen long years of service to a family.
Although the features of the furniture were perfect at the time of purchase, years of repeated usage will wear out all of its good features.
The proper maintenance should have been religiously followed to keep it at its best at all times.
Furniture items that are not properly maintained looks dull and uninviting.
But you can bring them back into life with some easy do-it-yourself methods.

• For a shiny finish, use exterior gloss paint.
  
• Paint, stain or restore the original color of garden furniture by following easy step-by-step guides supplied by paint manuals.
  Everyone wants to see a beautiful and refreshing garden.
  
• To give the best look to your garden, there is an important role of furniture.
  If the color and shapes of the furniture are well matched with the appearance of the garden, then it will be remarkable.
  
• To keep the furniture in well and glittering condition, you should paint them with appropriate colors.
  
• Preparation of the surface to be painted is important.
  Don't rush.
  Allow plenty of time for drying between each step.
  
• Clean all surfaces with warm water (scrub if necessary) and allow to dry thoroughly.
  Make sure the wood is clean and dry.
  
• Then lightly sand down any uneven parts, and wipe over with white spirit to remove any dust and grease.
  
• If wood is in bad condition, apply a coat of exterior primer, and allow to dry (this takes about eight hours).
  
• Stir the can of gloss, and again as necessary during the job.
  Paint thoroughly and using a small brush, paint and finish off.
  
• Turn the furniture upside down.
  Brush on evenly along the grain of the wood.
  This finish should be touch dry within one hour and allow to dry for at least eight hours.
  
• Apply a second coat if necessary.
  You may need a third coat to get an even color.
  

The simplest remedy is to use a garden furniture restorer which is a liquid that puts color and sheen back into weather-beaten wood.
Apply liberally with a paintbrush.
Use a mild abrasive pad to work the restorer into the surface of the wood.
Leave for no more than 15 minutes.
Wash the restorer off with plenty of clean, warm water, and allow to dry.
Sand down to remove any loose fibers, and to bring out the wood's natural sheen.
Homeowners interested in home improvement guides will be glad to know that "tired old furniture that is still structurally sound can be revived with a lick of outdoor paint".
Such a measure could make all the difference from a little expenditure, especially if, for example, only the outdoor furniture really needs repainting.
Although it may look like a great job to do, properly caring for and frequently maintaining your garden furniture is well worth it.
It can last longer and you will not have to worry about buying new sets of furniture.