Measure the opening of the container that will be used to hold ice and drinks. Using the measurements, mark the section in the center of the picnic table that will be removed.

While wearing proper safety goggles, use a saw to carefully cut out the marked section of the picnic table. Make sure that your cut is on the inside of your marks, so the opening is slightly smaller than the container.

Clean the surface with a bucket of soapy water and sponge to remove any dirt and oils before sanding. Let dry.

Use a palm sander to smooth the newly exposed wooden planks, then rinse. Allow surface to dry before painting.

Use a roller to apply SuperDeck Semi-Transparent Stain (we used Mountain Ash SW 3540), staining with the grain of the table top.

Using a 4” brush, apply the stain into the wood grain and between planks of the tabletop and seating parts of the table.

To prep the picnic table legs for priming and painting, tape the underside of the newly stained tabletop and seating planks where they meet the legs of the table.

Using a 2 ½” brush for the trim, prime with Exterior Latex Primer (tinted to a P-Shade Grey). Complete with a mini roller and let dry.

Using a 2 ½” brush, edge the table legs with Emerald Exterior Acrylic Latex Paint.

Using a mini roller, paint the base of the picnic table legs.