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Rocking Chair Redo

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I have been busy treasure hunting since the beginning of spring. So much as to the point I have to call it quits on any new purchases. It is time I got busy and started tackling these must needed transformations.   Looking at the pile can be a bit overwhelming, so I decided to do a piece that would take the least amount of effort.   This lead me to do a rocking chair redo.

Garage filled with Treasures

Garage filled with Treasures

In a previous post, Weekend Treasure Hunting, I shared some of my great finds but also revealed the state of my garage.  Seriously, now that my little secret is out, I have to address fixing it.   The little rocker was the answer. It is an adult size rocker but just on the petite size….. a quick project.  Looking around at my pile, I spotted a small-size side table. My thought was, if I already have the paint and supplies out, I might as well include that little table too.

Rocking Chair Prepped for Paint

Rocking Chair Prepped for Paint

This rocking chair started out in a not so desirable baby blue color  The side table was also painted a blue color but a variety of embellishments of flowers and some sort of squiggles  were applied to it.  (Let’s just say, any change would make a tremendous improvement to that !)  I gave it a quick sanding to remove the shiny finish, wiped it down and it was ready for paint.

HomeRight Finishing Paint Sprayer

HomeRight Finishing Paint Sprayer

I love using my HomeRight sprayer.  It makes painting so easy. I shared my experience, Paint Sprayer vs The Brush in a previous post.  It’s so quick and the finish look is fabulous.   Brooke, over at, All Things Thrifty  shared the instructions on How to Use Chalk Paint in a Sprayer in a way that is easy to follow. Take a look.  I bet you will never go back to the brush.

Rocking Chair Redo

Rocking Chair Redo

For this project I chose a darker gray color.  Gray can be a neutral and fit in well in most decor.  After a couple of coats with the sprayer with drying time in between, the two pieces were completed.. I thought.  They just seamed a little plain.  I wasn’t willing to add flowers and squiggles, but it just needed something.  Take note, people.  The easiest embellishment to add to a piece of furniture is the grain-sack lines.  Just tape them off, brush on the paint and distress after its had a chance to dry.  I did just that and my rocking chair redo was complete with a matching side table to boot.  Two pieces done and a million more to do.  Sigh…

What have you been up to?  Are you feeling a little overwhelmed as well?  Let’s talk!

 

Comments

  4. Your paint color choice is perfect! And I love grain sack painted on furniture as well. Thanks for sharing at Vintage Charm! xoKathleen

    • Kathleen, I think paint choice is the hardest step. Sometimes its best not to overthink it and just use what’s on hand. Thanks for your comment

  8. It is beyond me how you find such good pieces thrifting. But your poor garage must be screaming for help!!! LOL! I love the color you chose to do the chair and table. I never have used a paint sprayer before.

  10. I’ve been wanting to invest in a spray painter, but I was overwhelmed at all the selections. I’ll also make sure I read how to use chalk paint in a paint sprayer. Your rocking chair and table are the perfect shade of gray and I love the detail you added with the grain-sack lines. Awesome, as usual!
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  11. Love the gray and the grain sack design too. I like that the two pieces match now. I want one of those paint sprayers!

    I do have a few projects in the hopper and need to get busy! It always works like that, doesn’t it. Either we have too much or not enough. I don’t want to say that I won’t still go thrift shopping though. Saturday’s are for thrifting 🙂
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