Thursday, October 6, 2016

Thrift Store Chair Makeover

A week or so ago I discussed thrift stores and how even though they have gotten pricey, I still can and do find bargains,

like this $7 chair (I also got the mirror on it for $4). This was most likely originally from Pottery Barn or Pier 1 and had a slick, fakey, paint finish on it.  
thrift store, chair, makeover, before, fusion mineral paint, https://goo.gl/Jlx9EA

It has great bones and lines, but I knew with a little paint it could be a real beauty. In comes Azure, a new, delicious paint color from Fusion Mineral Paint.
fusion mineral paint, turquoise, thrift store find, chair, farmhouse, https://goo.gl/Jlx9EA
One, smooth, lovely, fast-drying coat later and that was all this thrifted chair needed to spruce it up.
farmhouse chair, thrift store find, chair, fusion mineral paint, https://goo.gl/Jlx9EA
I distressed it lightly with 120 grit sandpaper.  No clear coat finish is needed, this paint has a built in finish!
distressed paint, turquoise chair, fusion mineral paint, https://goo.gl/Jlx9EA
I haven't decided if this chair is a keeper or a seller, but for now she is sitting here--a happy pop of color!
fusion mineral paint, turquoise paint, fusion mineral paint, chair, thrift store find, https://goo.gl/Jlx9EA

6 comments:

  1. Love it! What a great chair and great colour!

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  2. It is a keeper. You selected a beautiful color.

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  3. Love the 'shabby chic' finish you gave the chair! Beautiful color! :)

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