Outdoor Chair Makeover

Makeover any thrift store chair!

Posted by Mark Montano

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Turn any thrift store chair into a vision in stripes!

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You Will Need (8 things)

  • Jigsaw
  • 1 in plywood,
  • Sander
  • Hammer and Nail(s)
  • Americana Decor Chalky Finish Paint
  • Creme Wax
  • Clear Varnish
  • 2 in Wide Masking Tape

Steps (3 steps, 120 minutes)

  1. 1

    Jigsaw
    1/4" plywood
    Sander
    2" wide masking tape
    Hammer & nails
    Americana Decor Chalky Finish in Carbon, Everlasting, Reminisce & Victorian
    Americana Decor Light Satin Varnish and Golden Brown Crème Wax

  2. 2

    Watch the video tutorial here:

  3. 3

    1. & 2. Press butcher paper around the seat to make a pattern and then cut on the creases
    3. & 4. Trace the pattern on 1/4" thick plywood, cut out and sand
    5. Paint the plywood in Everlasting (white)
    6. Starting in the exact center, create stripes with masking tape
    7. Paint over the edges of the masking tape with more Everlasting
    *this technique insures that your stripes are PERFECT
    8. Slowly remover the masking tape when the paint is almost dry
    9. Paint the chairs (I chose Reminisce and Victorian)
    10. Nail the seat to the chairs
    11. Seal everything with Americana Decor Light Satin Varnish
    12. Paint on and wipe off the Golden Brown Crème was to give an aged and distressed look and then seal with a bit more varnish to help protect from the elements