Learn how to paint wooden chairs the quick and easy way while still getting a gorgeous finish that will last.
THIS IS AWESOME! Learn how to refinish wood chairs without sanding or stripping the existing finish. Saves money and easy to do!
What a fun experiment to see if the painting fabric on this chair would turn out crunchy. It didn't make sense, but this technique worked!
This step-by-step guide breaks down exactly how to paint dining chairs, including how to get professional-quality results right at home!
You will not believe the before and after of this chair makeover. I didn't believe the before and after of this chair makeover and I did (some of) the work!
Refinished chairs: how to remove old finish and apply new stain. Tips and things to consider for your next refinishing project.
Painting kitchen chairs is like riding a roller coaster. Learn from others' mistakes before you start your DIY project!
THIS IS AWESOME! Learn how to refinish wood chairs without sanding or stripping the existing finish. Saves money and easy to do!
Learn how to decoupage on fabric and create beautiful art on a fabric chair without the need for complex painting techniques. Discover the step-by-step process, tips, and tricks to turn an ordinary chair into a striking feature piece. Get inspired and embark on this exciting DIY project today!
Tips & tricks for how to reupholster dining chairs - plus how to upholster rounded corner seats so they look perfect!
Refinished chairs: how to remove old finish and apply new stain. Tips and things to consider for your next refinishing project.
Painting kitchen chairs is like riding a roller coaster. Learn from others' mistakes before you start your DIY project!
How to remove scratches and blemishes to refinish wood furniture without stripping or sanding in one simple step + vintage bedroom desk chair and vanity makeover.
When it comes to painting chairs, there are only two good paint options. Read on to learn more about the only paints I ever use on chairs.
How to white wash a french chair frame and cut and reupholster with fabric. 3rd part in a series.
Have you ever wished your upholstered furniture was a different color? Or, do you have a piece of upholstery that has been faded by the sun that you wish you could fix? Well, today I have a quick project that may help! Today, I’m going to show you how you can transform that piece of furniture by dyeing upholstery fabric. Can you change the color of a fabric chair? Earlier this year, I was ready to make a change in my living room and said goodbye to the gray upholstered chairs that I've had for many years. In their place, I found some
If your old chair has seen better days, check out these easy chair upcycle ideas you can do. Painted furniture projects are the best way to decorate your living room, dining room and even porch on a budget.
Rehab those old metal chairs with these awesome tips!
Hello beautiful friends! Today I'm finally sharing the two chairs left in my Fall Haul that I've been teasing for about two weeks now! I'm also going to use them to show how easy it is to replace a seat cushion. And for those of you that missed me popping in on Saturday, welcome to
You might be surprised how easy it is to repair the cane chair seat of your bentwood with just some ordinary household tools.We have a whole set of Thonet bentw…
Painting kitchen chairs is like riding a roller coaster. Learn from others' mistakes before you start your DIY project!
Welcome back, amazing friends! Have you got an old chair that could use a makeover? Well I am here with tons of inspiration for that chair project! Because I was expecting to be traveling this week, I had planned to share an oldie, but goodie today. However plans changed so I had a little more
Antique cane chairs are making a comeback! Learn how to refinish a cane armchair in one afternoon with this easy tutorial.
This could be called the 3rd installment of my dining set makeover! In case you missed the dining table & buffet bleaching & refinishing posts, you can find the…
Learn how to paint chairs the fast and easy way. This simple trick will help you paint wooden chairs and other furniture quickly and easily.
Don't settle for a chair color you don't like. Check out how easy it was for me to change the color of rush seat chairs using driftwood stain. | In My Own Style
Refinished chairs: how to remove old finish and apply new stain. Tips and things to consider for your next refinishing project.
Few pieces of furniture get more abuse than a chair. Repair a chair in your home and make it look like new by following these instructions for chair…
Avoid these common mistakes and ensure a successful upholstery painting project that will transform your furniture
Learn how to reupholster chairs with this step-by-step guide including simple explanations of upholstery techniques and lots of helpful tips.
I love the look of mismatched dining chairs ... check out this makeover using Superior Paint Co. Antique White, Burlap and Greystokes Grey. Here's the before…
Refinished chairs: how to remove old finish and apply new stain. Tips and things to consider for your next refinishing project.
How to upholster chairs the easy way! A few smart tricks is all you need to upholster chairs. by DeDe Bailey
THIS IS AWESOME! Learn how to refinish wood chairs without sanding or stripping the existing finish. Saves money and easy to do!
Remember here when I painted my dining room table and I told you we were missing a chair? I searched and searched with no luck. Well, my Mama reminded me…
Learn the reasons why your furniture makeovers aren't selling, and tips for how to sell refinished furniture that you've spent so much time and energy on. Article by Girl in the Garage
THIS IS AWESOME! Learn how to refinish wood chairs without sanding or stripping the existing finish. Saves money and easy to do!
My husband confessed something to me tonight while sitting in my newly finished upholstered chair... "You know, when I came home from work a few months back and saw that torn-up chair sitting in our garage, with all its stains and its fluff spilling out of it, I thought, "What in the world has she
I finally did it. I finally picked a color and painted our dining chairs. There's nothing like impending winter to kick me into gear, and this was one project I knew I needed to get done before the cold! So this is the story of how I painted them, and the silly, indecisive journey that made the process take so long. But after 30 years, I know indecisive is the way I work so I'm just rolling with the (very slow) punches over here. Whether you're indecisive or not, painting is always a great way to freshen things up on a low budget, and dining chairs are no exception! This is a perfect project for spray paint because you don't have to worry about streaks, drips, or getting a brush around all those spindles and nooks. But before can paint, you need some chairs. Obviously *said in my best Prof. Snape voice*. For me, that meant starting with a hunt for a new set of chairs. We had a set of DIY industrial chairs from our last house, but they just weren't fitting my style any more. Ever since we moved in and built our extra-wide farmhouse table, I'd been dreaming of a set that better fit the style of our new table and new house. For more chair-painting goodness, check out my $3 yard sale chairs and my industrial chair makeover! I did a little poking around sites like wayfair and overstock, but deep down I knew that my thrifty roots couldn't abide new chairs when there were so many second-hand options out there for a fraction of the price. You know what they say: "Buy used and save the difference!" So I put most of my efforts into Craigslist and fb marketplace. I knew I wanted something simple, not too formal, with a classic style. And I didn't want to spend a fortune. During my long search for chairs, I also looked at tons of dining room inspirations on pinterest (part of the reason my search was so long was because I couldn't lock down quite exactly what I wanted) and, at long last, I started to hope for a classic Windsor-style chair. The one day, these guys popped up: It was a set of five (the four I needed for the dining room plus an extra I could use for our office desk!) and they even had the thinner style back spindles I was hoping for (some have wider, flatter spindles). I wasn't crazy about the white, but I knew I could solve that problem with a little spray paint. And the best part? It was $50 for the set. That's $10 per chair. We snatched them up and got ready to paint... or so I thought. Then I had one more attack of indecisiveness. And it was a doozy. Because all along, I'd been thinking black chairs like this: source But then... I started thinking about green chairs. And I love green. source And I had a month long debate about which would be better. Black is classic and timeless, but green is fresh and fun and unique. It was a literal month-long endeavor with multiple color samples and lots of staring at half-painted chairs. And I pestered you guys to no end on instagram with photos of my newest shade and polls about which was best. And like the heroes you are, you never let me down! Even if you were shaking your heads and wondering "why can't this woman just choose a green?!" you took it like troopers! And I feel like I owe you an explanation because, guys, I only have so much time for projects. As much as possible, I want to make sure I do them right the first time. I just needed to be sure before I put all the time into painting the whole set. So I bought just about all the greens I could find. Some were just so bad. Others were promising. And maybe I would have ended up going with green if there were more options, but the shades are pretty limited when it comes to spray paint. And in the end, none of them were quite what I had in mind. So at last, after I had tried them all, I felt confident in what I had know all along: black was right for us. The contrast with the gray walls and wood floors was perfect. I also realized, from a practical standpoint, that at some point these will need repainted (hello, lots of small boys who scuff up everything) and black will be so much easier to touch up without any worry about color-matching. So, if you're going to be painting chairs here's the super simple steps: Wash them. Getting second-hand chairs, it's best to scrub them down to get off any dirt or grime they've picked up over the years. Sand them. Scuffing them up a bit with a fine sandpaper will help the paint adhere. Wipe off any dust from the sanding. Start painting. Use thin coats and follow the instructions for drying time between coats. It took three coats to get good, full coverage over the white. Flip them upside down and paint all the nooks and angles you couldn't get before. (I used Rustoleum Black with a Satin finish) If your chairs have spindles like these, check to see if they shift up-and-down and make sure you paint any new areas that could be visible. You can also seal them with polyurethane. But we're trying without. I'll let you know how it goes. That's it! Now we're sitting pretty with a matching set of chairs that fits so perfectly into my vision for our home with a relaxed, casual feel, a classic style, and a farmhouse vibe. adventure gallery details here And the extra chair is looking spiffy in our updated home office (check out how we completely updated the space for just $35). I'd love to hear your best painting tips (or best budget makeover tips in general). Let's cheer each other on to beautiful homes on a budget!
THIS IS AWESOME! Learn how to refinish wood chairs without sanding or stripping the existing finish. Saves money and easy to do!
Easy Tutorial for How to Recover a Dining Room Chair. No special tools or skills required for this simple and fast dining chair seat cover DIY project!
DIY Upholstery to help you grow your upholstery skills. Learn to upholster online, on your time. Maybe you want to start your own upholstery business?
A step by step free tutorial on how to paint furniture like a pro. Tons of tips and tricks to getting a professional finish on your own!
THIS IS AWESOME! Learn how to refinish wood chairs without sanding or stripping the existing finish. Saves money and easy to do!
When it comes to painting chairs, there are only two good paint options. Read on to learn more about the only paints I ever use on chairs.
