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Good Will Chair Re-Do

 

Okay, I know it took some time, but we were hosting Easter at casa FSL which is a very big deal, so it took some time to get the photos uploaded.  Without further ado…

If you read the previous post, you’ll know how excited I was about this chair I found at Good Will  for $5.99.

I did some serious thinking about the choice of paint color and style of fabric for this chair.  I wanted it to contrast in color with the new desk, but somehow work.  I also wanted the chair to be able to work as an accent chair in another room in the house if I ever get bored with it in the office (goodness knows how often I move furniture around in this house!).  Here’s how it unfolded…

First I flipped the chair over and unscrewed the 4 screws that held the cushion on.

Remove the cushion.

At this point, I realized that the cushion was broken.  Yes, I was that excited at the store to find the chair, I didn’t even think to look underneath.  Rookie mistake, doh!

I had to call for back up on this one.  Back up was my handyman father-in-law.  He came over with some masonite boards and a utility knife.  We traced the cushion, then cut it to the correct size.

Next, I sanded the shiny-ish wood until the scratches were pretty worn down.

Holy dust!

I used my husband’s thermal tee some rag I found in the garage 😉 to wipe off the crazy dust.

Since there was so much dust, I used the leftover tack cloth from the desk project to pick up any remaining particles.

Now, I placed plastic underneath the chair to protect the floor for the next step (unlike last time when I destroyed our  lawn). I sprayed on 2 thin coats of primer.

I took somebody’s advice & went with Rustolem primer instead of the Valspar I used last time.  I should have just stuck with what worked.  This stuff took 10 times longer to dry and was so runny!

After waiting what felt like 3 years, it was time for color. I chose to go with a neutral color for the paint.  I used Rustoleum’s Heirloom White (which, by the way, is a foolproof color –it goes with everything!).  A few light coats of that and it was looking good 8) .

Next I had to choose the fabric.  I picked out 3 patterns that I finally narrowed it down to.

I chose the multi-colored one because it had pops of turquoise which is picked up by the desk.   I cut a piece of batting and placed it over the old fabric, then tightly wrapped the patterned new fabric over it.  I used a staple gun to secure it as best I could to the back.

I was way too excited about the staple gun!  It’s definitely my new favorite tool.

HahHAHaH!  I look nuts!

I screwed the masonite onto the back of the broken piece and screwed the cushion onto the chair frame.

I added decorative nail heads to add some attitude!

This is what I ended up with.  I’m stoked considering it was my first time, and I had a broken chair to start with.  What do you think?

Rocco was diggin it too.

Comments

  8. Kelly @ Dare to be domestic says

    It’s perfect! I love it! So well done.

    P.S. Now I will think about sipping my AM protein shake in a martini glass each day! 😉

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  11. natty nook says

    Oh, I love it, Mindy! So colorful:)
    I gotta confess, I’m on the lookout for something for my kitchen and I just can’t wait to paint it the same color as that desk of yours.
    Lena

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  15. D... says

    Now that’s what I’m talking about. Looks great Mindy. And if you ever feel like it, you’ve got two other fabric options.
    Yay!!!!!!
    D

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  20. engLandofOz says

    I LOVE it! Such as clever idea! You’ve got me all inspired to go in search of some old furniture now! You’re so creative. Thanks for the pics – I will definitely try myself!

    Kate
    engLandofOz.wordpress.com

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    • Mindy@FindingSilverLinings says

      OMG Michelle! It’s getting really bad! My eyes light up every time I see a chair on somebody’s curb that they’re throwing out! I’ve banned myself from craigslist for a week or two. It’s getting ridiculous!
      xo
      Mindy

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  25. Emma says

    Hi Mindy

    I’ve started renovating furniture and was looking for a quicker way than hand painting – so thanks you for the spray painting tips! I’m in the Uk and assuming I can get the same stuff! How did you get the stud effect on the chair??

    Thanks!

    Emma

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  26. Amy Tobe says

    Love! Where did you get your fabric. I have been looking for something exactly the colors in the blue/turquoise one. Please inform me.

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  27. Laurie Marie Mansfield says

    Wow!!! They both look amazing thanks for the instructions Im getting ready to do both projects and several more. You are very talented:)
    😉 😉 😉

    Reply

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