Are you picturing this with that title?
But, I meant this old rocker that I purchased off our local Facebook garage sale page.
![Old Rocking Chair, https://goo.gl/pstsSB rocking chair, pallets, reclaimed wood, salvaged, fusion mineral paint,https://goo.gl/pstsSB](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxhx4ZLazHfJFAGjlzFbPx_M26m2uU6Vi3_WGBk1ejr5isBtoc-bj6IiYgYKRft3aZk-cEmGlylwXtPavpmCqm5pm3zNL6GU4fBCxfLWTob8iVlcH2RRz3ephxg9JtNlAFR-hX52pm9Nwg/s640/rocking+chair+beofre.jpg)
That I transformed into this new, old rocker.
![Rocking Chair Makeover, https://goo.gl/pstsSB rocking chair, upholstery, salvaged wood, reclaimed wood, pallets, fusion mineral paint, upccyled, https://goo.gl/pstsSB](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKljaJy0lyLzqra86IWysbtCcYtAODO7wBjhc5USPgqu47BxYMe-7FcWLO8UpczYgHNxkothZySl63o9bOqAxtzO1HZMAbZ2_gdoZnP2gizDP5k8dHGDJOm9rj2NQOsoAfJbCUZOTV8Tvt/s640/wood+upholstered+chair.jpg)
After spending about five hours, (yes 5!!) pulling off the old upholstery and taking out a gazillion nails and staples.
I then painted the chair with Fusion Mineral Paint in Raw Silk. I chose to paint because the wood was in pretty rough shape and several of the wood detail pieces on the top were missing.
![Rocking Chair Makeover, https://goo.gl/pstsSB rocking chair, reclaimed wood, salvaged, fusion mineral paint, pallets, https://goo.gl/pstsSB](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3EED2bS8BFPykDmPojqGkNonfo4Z1i41OezcTnd_gUe2-L_ab5LLrufzep5VNHnD920qOdkjccA8sX4DZK7Q8gCD4_sPonkEyqQSBITImuIikgLB-TuhfMINvblRLthcj4hiZXmUkjR0f/s640/wood+upholstered+rocking+chair.jpg)
I used newspaper to make a pattern and then cut out the wood pieces with the jigsaw. I use glue and the nail gun to attach the wood pieces. This is what the back looks like.
![Wood Upholstery, https://goo.gl/pstsSB reclaimed wood, upholstery, salvaged, rocking chair, https://goo.gl/pstsSB](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjySstvK9o8HFSeXUvXKarPKL_yHpvV7onkJdkioTfD1HsyiiBEp5gJSfev6jOnuMo7tQxsjyNRSblKS9yYQNzPQ29JHiCwJKxCilOxxBWOEaeAmz8jssZ1fF__o0E1J9zUX-eiU1MvofA9/s640/rocking+chair+back.jpg)
I left the wood natural and simply used a clear coat to seal it and bring out the natural beauty.
![Upcycled Rocking Chair, https://goo.gl/pstsSB rocking chair, upcycled, reclaimed wood, https://goo.gl/pstsSB](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMQYv_Sogju92vrCE8SKAbGUaXwRUY1nRBjrAH2eBDd-tUgYfBsE85d2fvhYTXlp16AGy6XYQ-fRwSMtQPIerxMk87LmE_HltfzDfnSA7ty4V4n6p4CezWOZBgG18MeuEa1zcrNWHUetzS/s640/wood+upholstery.jpg)
This was a fun piece to transform. Well, it was fun to see the final product, the hours of pulling out the staples was not enjoyable. But, I was happy with the results and it sold right away.
Thats fantastic. I like what you did with the wood pieces.
ReplyDeleteThanks Kim!
DeleteI keep meaning to ask you where you sell your stuff? Craigslist maybe, or do you have a store?
ReplyDeleteThanks Kim, I have a booth at an antique place and I sell at shows too!
DeleteThat is great and so original!
ReplyDeleteThank you Julie!
DeleteOh My!!! that is fantastic!!! Love it!!
ReplyDeleteThank you Jamie! I was ready to quit mid staple pulling, but glad I persevered.
DeleteI love this so much!
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