Monday, April 9, 2012

Well it's about time! Chair Redo Complete

Sorry folks! I know I promised the chair to be finished awhile ago, but I have had some personal things going on that delayed it. I am happy to say it is finished, and I love it! It is now sitting in my bedroom where I can look at it everyday. I will show pics of our bedroom when I get it all finished. I will be posting the before pictures of it soon.



Here are the steps to refinishing the chair:
I first used a screwdriver and popped off all of the tacks on the seat. Then I removed the leather cover to see what was underneath.
 It was in bad shape so I took off everything but the burlap at the bottom. I just was not up for removing all 
of the nails and replacing it.

Then I cleaned the chair really well and painted it with the Annie Sloan Old Ochre. I love this color! I also distressed it a little with sand paper.
Then I purchased a foam square pad and covered it in a pretty fabric. I folded it like a present and used fabric glue to seal it to the foam. I then bought sticky velcro to apply the cushion to the burlap on the chair. This was my hubby's great idea so that I can change out the cushion later if I want a different color or print. I just love the birds on here!

Here is the finished chair.
I can't wait to find my next project. What are you working on??




8 comments:

stacey said...

Wow nice job Stacie. I would love to try something like that...keep posting your projects..love them!

shabbygals said...

Super cute!! Love the material you chose! So appreciate that we made your blog list on the left side of your blog....THANK YOU!! WE WILL DO THE SAME FOR YOU TOO!!

Lori said...

I love your chair...so cute.

Anonymous said...

Thank you all so much for the kind comments!

Jen said...

Every time I see something like this, I am mad at myself. Why don't I do stuff like this? It looks great!

Unknown said...

Love the toile! Keep it up!

Anonymous said...

Thanks so much everyone for the compliments!

Melissa said...

What a great transformation Stacie! I love the fabric you chose for the seat!