Selection of materials and tools
If you decide to restore a chair with your own hands, do not rush. First you need to decide what paint to paint. It is also important what tools and related materials will be used for the work.
When choosing paint, you should pay attention to what materials the piece of furniture is made of. The legs of the chair can be made of metal, and the working (upper) part can be made of wood. It is now easy to purchase paints for different coatings. Aerosol paint and varnish products are best suited for metal surfaces, acrylic paint - for wood, alkyd - a universal option.
Important! You should not choose water-based paint, since in any case the chair will be subject to wet cleaning from time to time. The peculiarity of aqueous compositions is that they create a coating that wears off quickly.
If you want to preserve the texture of the old material, then there is a solution - choose transparent paint or varnish your favorite chair. The varnish will protect the surface from external negative factors and save the decorative coating from abrasion for some time.
The choice of working tool depends on the painting method. You can stock up on round or fluted brushes, sponges, rollers of different textures, and a paint sprayer. The choice is yours.
What else you might need:
- putty and spatula (for sealing cracks, chips, deep damage);
- wood primer (it will ensure adhesion of the surface to the paint);
- fine or medium-grit sandpaper, depending on how much of the old paint layer will have to be removed;
- unnecessary newspapers or paper;
- soap and a regular rag;
- tape or construction tape;
- a screwdriver, a nail puller and a hammer will also help.
We must not forget basic safety requirements. You need to work in old or protective clothing, gloves, glasses and a hat. This will reduce the risk of skin contamination and foreign bodies getting into the eyes.
Updating kitchen chairs
Here we will update a set of four kitchen chairs by painting the legs and backs white and the seat dark brown.
The scheme of work is similar to that described in the master class on updating a wooden stool.
- First you need to remove the old paint using sandpaper,
- then alternately paint the seat dark and the rest of the chair white,
- and at the very end apply a protective coating.
The difference is that here this process will take longer due to the larger number of elements to be painted.
Follow these step-by-step instructions for upgrading your farmhouse style stool and you'll end up with this awesome chair:
Don't be afraid to experiment with paint colors and upholstery fabrics, or adding a vintage effect. Make the chairs suitable exactly for your taste and interior!
Chair Painting Ideas
Painting your chairs a different color is the most versatile way to make them look modern and stylish. Below in the photo we have given several ideas for decorating chairs.
Surface preparation
Painting chairs is accompanied by preliminary preparation of the surface so that the paint does not peel off quickly. To do this you need to perform the following steps:
1. Using a soap solution and an old rag, rinse the product, degrease with white spirit and dry. Check for gaps, cracks and loose fasteners. It is best to mark each defective place with chalk so as not to miss any defects.
2. Cracks, potholes and chips must be repaired with a special wood putty. If there is a large crack, then it is better not to use this method, as the material will sooner or later fall out.
3. Remove the old upholstery (if any), unscrew the legs if they are screwed on. Carry out the work with a screwdriver and a nail puller.
4. Painting a chair yourself requires first removing the old coating layer, especially if it is already peeling off. Cleaning can be done using sandpaper. You can also use a sander.
5. For uniform distribution of paint and its better adhesion, the surface of the chair must be primed.
6. Wipe the surface with a damp cloth to prevent dust from mixing with the paint.
Important! To paint a chair with high quality, you must first disassemble it and process every detail.
In the video: painting and restoring a chair - 5 steps.
Decorating with jute rope
Decor made from natural jute will create an atmosphere of comfort and warmth in the apartment. In addition, it can become a beautiful accent to highlight the style of the interior. To decorate chairs with jute you need to prepare:
You need to wrap the stool with jute as tightly as possible, gluing the rope where it cannot be secured.
- a piece of fabric of a suitable color;
- rope made of jute or sisal with a thickness of at least 3.5 mm;
- stapler;
- glue;
- ruler and pencil;
- scissors;
- hammer;
- wallpaper studs.
First, you need to remove the old upholstery from the seat. Then the entire structure is wrapped with rope. The working technique is as follows: the edge of the rope is secured to the inside of the leg, back or other part of the structure using a bracket or nail. After this, the entire structure is tightly wrapped with rope. The other end of the rope is fixed in the same way.
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In those places where the rope cannot be secured or nailed, it must be glued to the base using wood glue, hiding the ends. To make the decoration look more harmonious, you can remove the middle from the back of the chair, leaving only the base of the structure, and weave it with a rope, covering the central empty part of the back. Weaving should be done in the form of a mesh with large or small cells.
Instead of the old upholstery, the seat is covered with new fabric. To do this, a piece is cut out of the material, the dimensions of which are 5 cm larger on each side of the seat. The edges of the fabric are tucked under the seat and secured with a construction stapler. You can drive decorative wallpaper nails along the outer side of the seat to secure the fabric drapery.
Painting process
To make the old chair shine again and look like new, it should then be painted in the chosen color. To do this, do the following:
- To protect the floor surface, you can lay down old newspapers or paper.
- If the chairs have some decorations, it is recommended to seal them with construction tape or tape.
- It is best to mix the paint first so that the drying oil is not on top.
- Turn the wooden chair upside down if it cannot be disassembled.
- Prepare all the tools.
- Wear protective clothing, household gloves and goggles.
Painting technology:
- First we paint all hard-to-reach places.
- Next, we cover with a thin layer all possible elements or what can be approached at the moment.
- Now you need to wait for it to dry completely.
- You should use fine sandpaper to remove any hard particles after painting.
- The treated chair should be wiped with a damp cloth and allowed to dry.
- Next, paint the entire product evenly with a second layer of paint.
- At the final stage, varnish should be applied.
Advice! It is more convenient and faster to paint with aerosol paint. This way you can carefully paint over all the protrusions and small decor (if any).
Photo ideas for beautiful decor of chairs
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How to paint it white?
Painting a chair white is a great solution. White furniture always looks stylish and brings coziness to your home interior. To do this, the product should initially be bleached and sanded using fine-grained sandpaper. The preparatory steps are performed in the same way as described above.
It is worth paying attention to whitening. For these purposes, a special whitening paste is purchased, which contains pigment and wax.
To carry out the work you need to prepare:
- a brush with metal teeth;
- a clean rag;
- fine grain skin;
- furniture varnish.
Let's get started with the task:
- Before painting the chair, it should be disassembled and wiped with a damp cloth and detergent. Let it dry a little.
- Remove the old paint layer from the surface with sandpaper. You can also use a grinder to speed up the process.
- Now you can bleach. To do this, you need to fill all the uneven areas with paste and wait a little for it to dry.
- Then wipe the product with a cloth and varnish. After complete drying, the chair can be used again.
Using white paint will also help achieve whiteness. The work is not difficult, for this it is recommended to do the following:
- Sand the surface.
- Using a brush, carefully apply a layer of white paint.
- After it dries a little, remove the excess with a napkin.
- Then apply varnish.
Such furniture will delight both owners and guests for a long time with its amazing whiteness and sophistication of style. It will perfectly complement the interior and give the room a visual increase in area. At the same time, it will be perfectly combined with other colors, because white is a universal color.
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Do you have furniture at home that is already out of fashion or has lost its attractive appearance? Don't rush to throw it away. It is quite possible that it will become a designer accessory that will decorate the room. Use our tips, and painting chairs at home in your own house or apartment will not be difficult at all.
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