I hauled her out back, pulled out my chemicals to give her a thorough cleaning and vacumming before bringing her inside.
and then painted the wood heirloom white. I used liquid sandpaper to prepare the wood for painting, then used a brush and then kids’ small paintbrushes to get the curves. Then, I just sanded the edges and made it look worn so when my kids continue to beat it up, it all looks like it’s meant to be. No re-upholstering here~I bought it because I actually liked the fabric, it’s durable, and it’s super comfortable. The living room is coming together! Gotta love what $10 and some paint can get you….
i think it looks great and super comfortable!!!!
ReplyDeletei belong to a local recycling group and am always stressing the importance of trying to reuse ( jazz things up) with order furniture.. i like the fact that you left the fabric and just did the wood. :)
i meant "older furniture" not order... lol
ReplyDeleteI would of done the same thing! I love the fabric and so why reinvent the wheel right? The price is right too! Looks very comfy.
ReplyDeleteI love it... quick question, what type of paint did you use? I just purchased a solid wood antique dresser that is painted an off white color, it looks dingy. I want to paint it a brighter white and do the same thing you did with sandpaper. Did you use a flat, or semi gloss? What grit sandpaper did you use? Thanks for your response.
ReplyDeleteOh, she's so pretty! Great find!
ReplyDeleteGet out!! You get the award for best piece of furniture for $10 and under, ever! Love the finish of the frame and aren't you lucky the fabric was just right as it was...after cleaning that is! Janell
ReplyDeleteWhat complete and utter bargain.
ReplyDeleteI love the button back and you've just brought it alive with the paint (oh,and DEFINITELY the cleaning!!).
Isn't it amazing the change just from the paint? You didn't NEED to reupholster... It looks amazing! I wish you'd go share it at my "Little Distressed" linky party.
ReplyDeleteWow! No way! It looks stunning with the white paint and blue fabric! Love it!
ReplyDeleteSandra
Such a great deal! She looks fabulous and I'm sure she looks amazing in your room.
ReplyDeleteGreat job!!! She's so cute now. ;) I have a question that echoes Cyndee's. I just bought a buffet/credenza thingie at Salvation Army and was wondering if the liquid sandpaper would work with it. I want to paint it white....
ReplyDeleteAmazing!! I can't believe how different the chair looks with just the little paint that shows. :)
ReplyDeleteThe liquid sandpaper takes off the shiny finish and prepares it for painting. If it's just stained, you should be fine using liquid sandpaper, primer, then paint. I used rustoleum heirloom white (satin finish), found in quart cans next to the spray paint at Home Depot. For the distressing, I just grab a piece of medium grit, tear of little squares and go to town! Good luck~
ReplyDeleteI love this chair and what a little white paint did for it! It would look fabulous in my French Insprired (lots of white and blue home). I love your blog! Check out my blog at Outrebeautybistro.blogspot.com Or Outrebeautybistro.etsy.com I am joining your blog right now! XO Heidi
ReplyDeletePainting and distressing things is one of my favorite hobbies now. I mean, really. Could it be more fun?
ReplyDeleteI just love your chair! I can't believe you found it for $10. . . you should get an award!
This is great to read about, I have almost the exact same chair {with an ottoman} that I want to paint white as you did.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the tips, I'll be sure to look for the liquid sandpaper at HD.
It looks great!
What a steal, great job! I love how the white paint actually made the blue fabric look a little different--like more robin's egg blue than country blue. Isn't it funny what a little white paint can do?!
ReplyDeleteWhat cleaning chemicals did you use....I have a similar project. Thanks L
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful chair transformation! You did a good job painting the wood edges white to make it look updated. The chair looks comfortable indeed, she's a beauty for $10!
ReplyDeleteOh goodness, I don't remember. Probably some Mrs. Meyers, a scrub brush, and
ReplyDeletesome Lysol? Hope it gets you started in the right direction :)