Renew An Old Chair

Turn old and ugly to new and timeless!

Posted by Laura M.

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You Will Need (8 things)

  • Chair
  • Fabric
  • Primer Paint
  • Sand Paper
  • Paint Brush
  • Paint
  • Safety Pins
  • Wood Filler

Steps (6 steps, 180 minutes)

  1. 1

    Find an old chair!
    I found mine at St. Vincent De Paul for $5. It was chipped in a few places but that doesn't matter it can be fixed.

  2. 2

    The most important step is to prep the surface!
    You must sand down the entire chair until a smooth and even surface forms.

  3. 3

    After sanding fill in any gaps or chips with wood filler and allow 2-3 days to dry.

  4. 4

    My seat was really easy to refurbish compared to others! I simply popped off the seat and pinned on a new piece of fabric.

  5. 5

    After the wood filler has dried the painting can begin!
    I used 2 coats of primer and 1 coat of white paint.

  6. 6

    Pull the cushion onto the frame and viola!