Chair Makeover
Chairs are not the easiest to paint. But they look so good when they’re finished!
Once you’ve worked up the courage to tackle those spindles, be sure to clean your chair. I use Murphy’s Oil Soap mixed in warm water.
No matter what color I’m painting a piece of furniture, I always paint it with 2 coats of paint. It gives you a more professional finish, even if you sand the piece and distress it.
The two coats of paint do not have to be the same color and they do not have to have a lot of contrast.
These two colors are not that different, but when sanded back, they create a nice contrast.
Painting and distressing is a personal preference. There are no mistakes, please yourself!
I was tickled to see these cracks and crevices, it just added to the aged look.
Janice Wood says
This might seem like a silly question, but did you just paint right over that dark color or did you have to do any stripping? I would like to re do my Mom’s dining room set, but I would want it all one color (not distressed). It’s a walnut finish and worn in several areas as it’s quite old. But I wouldn’t even know how to strip the spindles. Or can I just go over the whole thing since I’m sure it would take at least two coats since I would probably be going with white?
Thank you,
Janice
Ashley says
Chair looks great! What kind of paint did you use? Did you use a primer or glaze to finish it?
Debbie says
Hi Ashley, I used Maison Blanche Vintage Furniture paint. I did not use primer or glaze. I used wax as a top coat, Maison Blanche Lime Wax. Thanks so much for stopping by to check them out 🙂
Christy @ 11 Magnolia Lane says
What a great color, Debbie. Looks great!
Debora Cadene says
what an awsome color and finish. What brand of paint did you use and what was the color??
Debbie.
Brenda Young says
Great little chair, it’s adorable! Love the color choice as well!
Brenda Young says
Love that little adorable chair, great color choice too!
Bliss says
I can’t even look at chair redo’s without breaking into a cold sweat. Then I take a deep breath and say to myself….. this chair isn’t at your house Bliss, all will be ok.
Deb @ LakeGirlPaints says
What a great color! You are right about the detail of painting a chair- getting every nook and cranny!
Have a great day,
Deb
Kirby Carespodi says
Love this! It’ll look great in your new island home! (hee hee!)
laura@top this top that says
love that little chair. i use murphy oil for everything in the house. sometimes I will just fill up some water in the sink, pour and let it sit. love the smell too!
Debbie says
Thanks Laura, yes Murphy oil soap does smell great!