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!
