It has been awhile since I have posted a d-i-y project. So when I was looking for a way to
upcycle some plain, plywood chairs I picked up at a local garage sale I found this great how-to from Fresh Home and had to share it. I am envisioning six of them lining my farm-house, kitchen table. I am loving the idea of their modern forms perfectly accenting something old and wooden. Also loving the idea of grassy-green legs, a cheerful, pink or cherry red seat and shiny white dots... so super cute!
Step 1: Clean the Veneer Seat
Do this using a cloth and TSP detergent solution. Sand with 80-grit sandpaper to roughen the surface so that the primer will adhere; then, wipe clean.
Step 2: Clean the Legs
Do this using mineral spirits, scouring any rust spots using a wire brush. Wash with a mild detergent then smooth with 150-grit sandpaper and leave to dry completely.
Step 3: Paint the Legs
Use a two-in-one rust converter product that primes and topcoats new or lightly rusted ferrous metals, leaving it to dry for at least 16 hours between coats.
Step 4: Paint the Seat
Prime the seat and apply a coat of white gloss acrylic, leaving it to dry them lightly smoothing with 180-grit sandpaper and applying a second coat.
Step 5: Create the Design
Measuring the chair back and seat to divide it vertically into five sections; then, mark spot centers every 3-in. along the lines, staggering them slightly. Apply masking tape over the marks to make circles on the tape by marking around a coin. Cut around the circles using a utility knife, peeling away the tape circle to paint. Apply colored gloss acrylics or artist paint over the circle with a small brush and leave to dry. (I would like to recommend that you seal the chair with 1-2 coats of polyurethane once paint has dred and prior to using for extra protection!)
