But, you guys said that I can do it so I guess I'll give it a shot! I started by removing the fabric and the old foam
Which left me with this
I usually use my electric sander, but since this was a small job, I used my sanding pads/blocks
***SIDE NOTE***
When you are sanding a piece, first figure out what you're sanding it for. There are different grit sand papers that you use for different purposes.
In this case, I used medium grit to "rough up" the surface of the chair prior to priming it. After the primer dried, I went back and used a fine grit sand paper to smooth out the finish of the primer. This helps you achieve a smooth even finish.
After I finished sanding the chair, I wiped it down with a some what damp cloth to remove all of the dust before I applied my spray paint
Then I painted the frame using Rustoleums 'Heirloom White' spray paint
After this step, you may want to check out you paint job to make sure that you don't have any 'runs' or drips of paint. If so, sand again (lightly) with your medium grit sand paper followed by your fine grit sand paper and paint again.
After the paint dried, I used a spray on clear top coat that you can find in the spray paint section at your home improvement store.
Now that I've finished the frame, I'm going to try and figure out the reupholstering part. But, first I need to find the fabric!
Need to slip cover a chair? Check out Janell's blog and watch as she make slip covers for a pair of really nice vintage chairs for her son's 'Big Boy Room'!
I'm linking this post to DIY day at A Soft Place to Land!
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Sorry for the small pictures guys! I took them with my new cell phone and can't figure out what to do to make them larger. I'll try to update them when I can...
Have a great day!
it's coming along!
Looks like your doing a fab job! If you are still unsure about the upholstery. check your library for books.
very thorough explanation! i appreciate that...oh and i can help you with the phone pics...
Great progress! I get the "has me on edge..." part, do you want to switch projects?!
With such a small area you can consider so many types of fabrics!! Can't wait to see what you pick!
Janell
Its going to come out great!! I'll looking forward to the fabric a pretty print would be nice
It's looking great already! Reupholstering is not hard, especially a seat bottom. The biggest hurdle I find with it is time. I am a world class procrastinator.
Can't wait to see your finished results!
Good progress.Bedroom furniture store.
I love this chair! The shape is wonderful. I guess sometimes you just have to dive in and give it a go. Can't wait to see the after.
U can't go wrong with this DIY!
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Apart from asking friends etc, i thought ebay would be a great location to market them.
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