[RaisingArizonainNH]

<p> I have spent all week making over a pair of chairs I found at the dump. They were really really nasty looking but sturdy and I thought I saw some potential.</p>
<p>  So  I painted about 9 million coats of really bright green paint ( well 4 coats maybe)  and added some fabric seats ( fabric also from the swap shop at the dump ...  AND I think they turned out simply fabulous!</p>
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[willrun4chocolate]

<p>What fun summer chairs.  Perfect for a porch!!!</p>

 

[wherestheportojohn]

<p>KEWT!!!!!!!</p>
<p><span style="color:#00ff00;">and a perfect summer color, I might add</span></p>
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<p>How much sanding and/or stripping was involved?</p>
<p>What kind of paint did you use?  Primer + spray?</p>
<p>I'm a paint-idiot...need people to 'splain this stuff to me.</p>

 

[RaisingArizonainNH]

<p> I cleaned them with bleach and a nylon scrubby first, then lightly sanded.  I didn't prime them .. I actually painted them a darker kely green first with spray paint ( Much easier, better coverage, faster and smoother! )   I have wanted the bright green but couldn't find it in a spray.. then I happened on exactly the color I wanted in the Oops box at the hardware store and painted them with a brush .. thus the many coats.  I think Spray paint is the way to go unless you plan to sand and make the item "primitive- shabby chic.." </p>
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<p>  I have been perusing a  web site call My Repurposed Life  ( <a href="http://www.myrepurposedlife.net/" target="_blank">http://www.myrepurposedlife.net/</a><span style="display:none;"> </span> )  wher she  show a lot of make overs of old furniture. It has me bringing home more strays from the dump than I  should! </p>
<p>  I am repainting a yellow metal tea cart - very deco- with the  gold glitter plastic wheels and chrome handles.. it also was headed for the dumpster. Not sure what I will do with all this stuff.. sell it or give it away I guess!</p>
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[merigayle]

<p>love them!</p>

 

[fox-runr]

I love them!!!!

 

[Floridaboiler]

<p>well done!</p>