I also wanted to get Gigi a chair that is her own size.
So when I came across this gem at a garage sale for $5, I snatched it up. I looked at it and thought "It can't be that much work."
I had read on another website that Easy-Off Oven-Cleaner worked well for removing paint. I happened to have some handy. So I sprayed it down and let it sit for 5 minutes. Wow, the paint did come off pretty easily, too!
However, I didn't count on how many layers of paint were on this chair!
These are the colors I remember seeing. Lavender, Navy blue, yellow, aqua, red, and white. Whew! Three rounds of stripping. 2 coats of primer and then 2 coats of glossy white paint.
The finished product - and Gigi loves it!
Wow, it looks great - fabulous job!
ReplyDeleteEasy Off, who'da thought? Thanks for the tip.
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It's amazing what a little work and a can of spary paint can do. Looks great!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the Oven Cleaner tip. I had no idea!
ReplyDeleteSo awesome! I totally need to redo my rocking chair - it is 13 years old, but I won't get rid of it. Hubby snarls but oh well. I still use it with my 1 year old so I have the say on it staying. :) So I need to repaint it asap so it can be "pretty" anywhere and I don't have to hide it in a corner.
ReplyDeleteVery cool rehab... love the oven cleaner tip!
ReplyDeleteWpw! I went through that with a cupboard one time!
ReplyDeleteI love doing this too. fun and rewarding.
ReplyDeleteLOVE IT!
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