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If you're like me and Love the Farmhouse Style,
you know you're in for painting some old spindly chairs.
The chairs only needed a light sanding with 100 grit sandpaper.
The table had much more wear and had to be sanded
until smooth to the touch.
After wiping off the sawdust
I wiped on a deglosser.
For the table and the chairs
I rubbed a small amount of vaseline on the edges
as a resist.
This will make sanding much easier in the end
and will create a chippy look.
The table needed a primer because I had yellow
coming through the paint.
So I used Lowe's Olympic Paint and Primer in One,
Crumb Cookie.
I had the satin finish on hand,
but you could use semi-gloss.
Because for my third coat, I mixed some
semi-gloss white enamel.
I like the finish.
Of course the fun happens now
after the paint dries.
Sand the edges to reveal the base brown.
I applied an acrylic sealer with a piece of folded foam.
Now, my happy surprise with the chairs:
After the prep (sand, degloss, vaseline)
hand brushing one coat of
black semi-gloss enamel
left the chairs with the usual streaky first coat look.
Knowing I had 6 to paint,
I tried some inexpensive spray paint from dollar general.
I sprayed a light coat over,
and because this particular spray paint is not heavy
it gave the perfect effect.
I could leave areas exposed on the seats where I wanted
the black brown distressed look to show.
But I could get into all of the spindles with ease
so it made the process So much faster!
Plus I love the look it gives.
I spray sealed the chairs.
Chippy Farmhouse Style,
just what Megan wanted to
make her apartment a "home".
I hope you can use this shortcut sometime!
Deb
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I love farmhouse Windsor chairs and yours turned out so nicely. I have used white spray paint with primer on some that I used on our patio a few summers ago but the backyard gets lots of sun with no protection from the elements. The paint peeled due to the weather/sun/rain but for indoors or covered areas this looks like a great time saving tip. Thanks so much for sharing. I'm pinning.
ReplyDeleteLove the chairs and of course the table is awesome. Great project!
ReplyDeleteI say we use what we have on hand or what gives us the desired effect. Right?
ReplyDeleteLooks great.
Beautiful! Love the table and the chairs!
ReplyDeleteI <3 your refinish! Pinned
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for sharing with Wednesday's Adorned From Above Link Party.
ReplyDeleteDebi @ Adorned From Above
Looks gorgeous!! And what a great job on your tutorial! Thanks for sharing this on DIY Sunday Showcase! I pinned this to our favorites board!
ReplyDeleteShelly@MinettesMaze
Just wondering how these have held up over the years? I just bought some chairs and am wanting to paint them. Trying to decide whether to do chalk paint by hand or spray paint. I have 3 small kids so durability is the key ;)
ReplyDeleteHi Amber!
ReplyDeleteGosh, I just now see this comment that I didn't reply too. So sorry it took so long.
Yes! My farmhouse table that I painted about 6 years ago has held up so well. I do reapply a polyurethane on my stained top once a year.
For the white painted top, I have had to touch up in places occasionally and can reseal with an acrylic based sealer.
If you have any other questions, feel free to email me at debhrabikdesigns@gmail.com so I don't miss you!
Thanks again,
Deb